Creating Your Childhood's Favourite Comics with Ms. Reena Puri, Amar Chitra Katha┃S06 E06

Let’s talk comics! We uncover the fascinating stories of how some of India's most beloved comic characters from the Tinkle Comics universe were conceived.  Our guest tells us all about how the iconic Amar Chitra Katha tells timeless stories for all generations and how print comics have kept up with the digital age.  Stay tuned for a conversation about: 1. The creative process behind popular Tinkle characters like Shikari Shambu and Suppandi (3:30) 2. The editorial calls that need to be made when retelling mythological stories for Amar Chitra Katha(15:35)  3. How Amar Chitra Katha's distinct art style was conceived (18:49) Could there ever be an ACK universe of characters like Marvel, and how does nostalgia play into marketing these widely adored cornerstones of our childhood? Ms. Reena Puri shares her delightful thoughts on these questions asked by our very own students at MICA.