Raj Comics
Raj Comics is an Indian comic book publisher. It published a line of Indian comic books through Raja Pocket Books since its foundation in 1984 by Rajkumar Gupta. Some of its most well known characters include Nagraj, Super Commando Dhruva, Bhokal, Doga, Parmanu, Tiranga, Bankelal,
Shakti, Inspector Steel, Ashwaraj,Bheriya and Anthony. Raj Comics is credited as being one of the leading comic book distributors in India.
The company mainly publishes four types of comics; medieval fantasy, horror, mystery, and superhero comics, with a predominant focus on superhero content. Their comics are usually published in Hindi, with only a few titles and special editions in English. It has produced close to 35,000 comics to date and has been read by people in India and abroad. The company also publishes an online exclusive web series named Raj Rojana, with a new page uploaded every day.
Raj Comics publishes in multiple formats, which include e-book, print, and motion comics. The company also sells hardcovers of their old and new comics, as well as bundled collections of their characters.
In 2008, Raj Comics was the focus of a research project conducted through The Sarai Programme at CSDS's Sarai Media Lab. The resulting research was published as a free PDF on the Sarai website.
Team
- Vivek Mohan
- Anupam Sinha
- Tarun Kumar Wahi
- Jolly Sinha
- Ajit Singh
Characters
The major characters in Raj Comics divided among their respectiveMembers of team Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors Of the Universe)
- Bheriya
- Nagraj
- Super Commando Dhruva
- Doga
- Parmanu
- Shakti
- Inspector Steel
- Tiranga
- Super Indian
- Pret Uncle
- Ashwaraj
- Bhokal
- Anthony
Members of team Research and Investigation Paranormalism RIP
- Gagan
- Vinashdoot
- Monty
- Tahira
Characters based in ancient times
- Bhokal
- Gojo
- Ashwaraj
- Yoddha
- Tilismadev
- Prachand
- Shukral
- Adig
Comedy characters
- Bankelal
- Gamraj
- Fighter Toads
Kids Series characters (Defunct)
- Bobby
- Tuffy
- Cherry
- Damru
Member of Vistrit Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors of the Extended Universe)
- Ninjadev Kirigi
- Samri
- Dhananjay
- Chandika
- Faceless
- Visarpi
- Kaaldoot
- Blackcat
- Pralayanka
- Cancer
Members of W.A.R (World Alide Resquers)
- Badman
- Nakshatra
- Kali Vidhwa
- Inspector Cheetah
- Sheena
- Black Cat
- Lomri
- Madam X
- Kirtiman
- Adrishya Hatyara
- vanputra
- Doctor Vargis
Member of P.V.N (Paralaukik Vigyan Nayakgan)
- Vedacharya
- Facelace
- Kapalkundli
- Nostradamus
- Lori
- Kishore
- Saza
- Red Letter
- Baby
- Iri
Superheroes from Different World
- Narak Nashak Nagraj
- Krodh Ketu Kobi
- Danadan Doga
History
Origins
Raj Comics's roots span long back to the 1980s. After extreme dedication and perseverance by the brothers and their father, Raj Comics was propelled to great heights and fame. Nearly every teenager spent their afternoons glued to the latest comic addition.The Golden Age
In 1997, television ad for Nagraj featuring Sonu Sood aired on TV for advertising.The whimsical nature of the television show garnered attention from popular youtuber CarryMinati
During this era, Raj Comics allegedly sold over a million copies a year making it one of the most widespread publications for that time period.
Modern Age
Raj Comics has now expanded to multiple different publication streams, with TriColor and other various business entities taking venerable steps in penetrating the Indian book market. Beyond which, ongoing discussions with studio heads have been disclosed to the public about live feature films and the like based on their comic universe however nothing has since come to fruition.Raj Comics has released a short feature film named Aadamkhor, partially self-produced and crowdfunded. It released on YouTube to critical acclaim by its audience.
Raj Comics also diversified its portfolio by investing in the digital sector. Headed by Manish Gupta, an android application was released for the general public in 2015. It has since garnered a massive following and has an average rating of 4.5+ stars.
Raj Comics released a concept trailer for Nagraj on its official YouTube channel. It has since garnered over a million views.
Series
King Comics
King Comics was a line of comics published through Raja Pocket Books. While the division was initially successful, its popularity declined and the line went defunct after only about 2–5 years of activity. It was intended that many of King Comic's characters would be merged into Raj Comics, but only a few characters such as Gamraj were merged. During its run the division published six monthly comics.Past and current series
- Kaliyug
- Tune Mara doga ko
- Thrill-Horror-Suspense Series
- Huoooo-Series
- X-Series
- Friendy Series
- Goldheart Series
- Kaal Series
- Nagayan Series
- AmarPrem Series
- Japan Series
- City Without A Hero
- Khazana series
- Trifana Series
- Maharavan Series
- Dracula Series
- Narak Nashak Nagraj origin Series
- Crow Series
- Born In Blood Series
- Express Way Series
- Aatankawadi nagraj series
- Chamatakari bhokal series
- Mard aur murda series
- Mahanagayan series
- Parmatma series
- Raktadaan series
- Jalyash series
- Tilismi olympic series
- Raj 20
- Nagraj ke badd series
- Swarna nagri
- Belmunda ka khajana series
- Genius series
- Aadamkhoro ka swaraga series
- Axe series
- Aakhri dhurva series
- Pagal nagraj series
- Made in India series
- Wafa series
- Doga diries series
- Doga collection series
- Mritiyjivi series
- Makbara series
- Kar Bura ho Bhala series
- Aag series
- Tandoor series
- Bankelal lok se lok series
- Bankelal nagar se nagar series
- Nagina series
- Nahi bachega nagraj series
- Rajnagar rakshak series
- Curfew series
- Aarambha series
- Hedron series
- Champion killer series
- Guru bhokal series
- Game over series
- Andhi maut series
- Aagraj series
- Doga Hindu Hai Series
- Khoon series
- Palra series
- Mai hu bheriya series
- Ins.chetta series
- Nikal pada doga series
- Nagraj hai na series
- Lavva series
- Hatyara kaun series
- Candakaal series
- Khoni khandan series
- Aab marega parmanu series
- Lakshya purusha series
- Ek katora au Do Ktora Khoon series
- Chamatakari bhokal series
- Jalyash series
- Germany series
- Italy series
- Raktabeej series
- Doga unmulan series
- Rajnagar Rakshak
- Akhiri-Last Survivors
- Balcharit
Ongoing Series
- Sarvanayak
- Sarvanayak Vistar
- Kshatipoorti
Upcoming Series
- Shaktirupa
- Prem Granth
- Naag Granth
- Sins of the father
- Punarotthaan
- Mahanagayan
- Shuddhikaran
- Adharmeshwar
- Agdam-Bagdam
- Fighter Force
Jubilee and Kalpana-lok awards
Raj Comics films
In 2014, Anurag Kashyap had spoken about making a film on Doga—a vigilante killing machine in the style of Marvel Comics’ The Punisher—but the project was shelved after his Bombay Velvet flopped. Manish Gupta has had multiple ultimately unsuccessful meetings with prominent Bollywood industry personnel. Raj Comics co-founder and studio head Sanjay Gupta says "Bollywood is yet to warm up to the idea of licensing comic book characters that come with detailed universes and visuals ready for the screen. We want to start with animated Web series first. We are expecting to make our first live-action film the year after.” In December 2017, Raj Comics organized special screening of their horror film Aadamkhor at Nagraj Janmotsav event, Delhi. Aadamkhor is based on comic of the same name published by Raj Comics in 1992.Raj comics has released Aadamkhor on YouTube on 24 May 2018.
It was also announced in December 2019, that Ranveer Singh was in reports to play Nagraj in a film produced by Karan Johar.
Digital Distribution
Raj Comics are available in digital form through their android app.The Raj Comics official android app has reached over 100k+ downloads at the time of this article.
Free Services: In 2017, Raj Comics started free comics from their android app.
Paid Services: Google Play in 2017. RC Android app crossed 100,000 downloads within 6 months of its launch.