9 Best Indian Comics and Graphic Novels to Read in 2025

9 Best Indian Comics and Graphic Novels to Read in 2025

As we step into 2025, Indian comics and graphic novels continue to capture the essence of timeless stories, blending tradition with contemporary perspectives.

1. Divine Justice And The Tale Of Two Oxen by Munshi Premchand

Munshi Premchand’s timeless tales come alive in a vibrant new graphic format, blending rich storytelling with stunning visuals.

2. Kari by Amruta Patil

Srikar Raghavan’s genre-blending narrative weaves biography, reportage, and cultural analysis to reanimate Karnataka’s history, sparking fresh conversations and rediscovering ideas once lost to time.

3. The Life Of Swami Vivekananda by Westland

This captivating comic-style biography takes you on a vibrant journey through the life of Swami Vivekananda, from his early days as the curious young Narendranath in colonial India to the dynamic monk who left the world spellbound with his historic speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions.

4. Sita: Daughter of the Earth by Saraswati Nagpal

In an ancient era when gods and mortals walked side by side, Sita, the compassionate and intelligent princess of Videha, is married to Rama, the noble prince of Ayodhya. Their life, filled with happiness, soon turns tragic as Sita is forced to abandon the luxury of her royal life and live in the perilous forest, where danger lurks at every turn.

5. Bhimayana by Subhash Vyam Srividya Natarajan, S. Anand, Durgabai Vyam

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (1891–1956) stands as one of India’s most impactful revolutionaries. Born into the untouchable caste, he rose above immense adversity to earn multiple doctorates and dedicate his life to fighting social injustice and the caste system.

6. Krishna: Defender of Dharma by Shweta Taneja

The malevolent Rakshasa Kalanemi has returned to Earth, this time assuming the form of Kansa, the ruthless king of Mathura. To defeat him and his army of dark creatures, Lord Vishnu incarnates as his eighth avatar — Krishna, the protector of righteousness.

7. Mumbai Confidential: Good Cop, Bad Cop by Saurav Mohapatra

Arjun Kadam, once a feared member of Mumbai’s notorious Encounter Cops, a squad known for delivering vigilante justice to the city’s criminal underworld, now finds himself broken by grief and at rock bottom.

8. The Tall Tales Of Vishnu Sharma Panchatantra Kindle Edition by Sumit Basu

Something dark is creeping into the tales we grew up with, bringing destruction and forgotten memories. Now, a diverse group of animal heroes from ancient Indian fables must band together to survive.

9. Aranyaka by Amruta Patil and Devdutt Pattanaik

Aranyaka delves into the untamed forests within and around us, blending Vedic philosophy with the journey of three passionate seekers.

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