Chandamama from 1955......

Chandamamas from 1955. This publication first appeared in Telugu in 1947. In Kannada it was published in 1949 whereas in English in 1955. Malayalam editions came earlier than English in 1952. But it is really hard to find an issue Of Ambiliamavan as it called in Malayalam prior to 1970. Received four beautiful kannada copies. The gorgeous art of Sankar and Chitra which one enjoyed in later edition can be seen in these early ones too. But the Iconic Vikram ,Vetala Art by Sankar came to be much idolized in the 1970s . A lovely art by the Fabled Chitra is included here......

Binaca Again......

Collectors in 1970s used to put these little Beauties in Horlicks bottles: This is not an Horlicks one but it will do!! Very happy to get 100 plus of these Binaca Toys. Doubly happy to see the green transparent Leapord which was my favorite as a kid......

 Some uncommon figures from Binaca. Not the usually seen ones. I wonder how many Figures were actually given off by Binaca Company. One knows that a figure came in multiple colors. I should think around 60 to 70 different figures are given out. Later to stay in the competition Binaca changed the name to Cibaca and gave off these little figures, but could not stand against the might of Colgate and other Global Giants......

Ambili Amavan

Ambili Amavan

     "Ambili amavan" the malayalam Version of Chandamama was such a Popular magazine during my School days. The stories of Ramayan, hanuman and especially The Vikram and Vetala stories made a Deep impression on my Mind. The Most beautiful art of Shankar and Chithra was out standing.The illustration of  King Vikram and vetala is iconic. Raza and Vapa were also exceptional artists of Chandamama.

              Though it is very easy to get the English Chandamama it was really very hard to get the Malayalam version. So was very happy to get issues from 1973 to 1975.    

Regal Publications :Phantom & Mandrake.......

Regal Publications :Phantom & Mandrake.......

First look at Regal publication Phantom and mandrake , Malayalam. Published march,2019, seven years after the last phantom publication in 2012. The earlier versions of 1980s and 1990s were much larger sized as was the issue of 2012. This one is beautifully done in a trimmer format( Slightly larger than an Indrajal Volume issue) in a 32 page format. Cover is semi Glossy and pages white and with matt finish.The whole comic looks sturdy and oozes class. Another difference is that this issue is in color. Copy right obtained from king features Syndicate,Inc : Hearst Holdings, Inc.
It would seen that These Regal Issues are the only Currently publishing Phantom and Mandrake issues with due copyright from King Features Syndicate in India......