Sufi Comics
Indian comic book publisher
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Sufi Comics or Sufi Studios is a Bangalore based Indian comic book publisher.[1][2][3] In 2012 it was the first Indian publisher ever to participate at San Diego Comic-Con.[4]
Comics
They have, as of now, published two comics:[5][6]
- first comic book titled "40 Sufi Comics". The book has been translated into 7 languages including French, German, Indonesian, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish and Tamil.
- second comic book titled "The Wise Fool of Baghdad" with artist Rahil Mohsin
- third comic book titled "Rumi Vol.1" with artist Rahil Mohsin
The authors of both comics are Mohammed Ali Vakil and Mohammed Arif Vakil. While the first book was written and illustrated by the brothers, the brothers teamed up with Rahil Mohsin, who illustrated the Wise Fool of Baghdad. The comics are short stories taken from Islamic history to illustrate the eternal spiritual truths in the teachings of Islam.[7][8] They are working on 300 plus pages graphic novel on poems of Sufi poet Rumi.[9]
Events
Sufi comics took part in following comics events:
- Mumbai Comic Con India 2011 (Express), where they released their first comic book titled, "40 Sufi Comics"[10]
- Delhi Comic Con India 2012,[4][11] where they were nominated "Best Web/Digital Comic" and "Best Graphic Anthology" categories[12]
- San Diego Comic-Con 2012[4][5][6][13]
- Bangalore Comic Con 2012 (Express), where they released their second comic book titled, "The Wise Fool of Baghdad"[5]
- On 28 July Comic Con India in association with Mocha (Coffees & Conversations) organised a "Special Session With Sufi Comics" was organized as a setting-stage event for Comic Con Express Bengaluru[14][15]
- Mumbai film and Comic Convention 2012, where they launched their second comic book titled, "The Wise Fool of Baghdad"[6]
- Free Comic Book Weekend 2013[16][17]
- Bangalore Comic Con 2013[18]
Gallery
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Sufi Comics at Bangalore Comic Con 2012 -
Sufi Comics at Bangalore Comic Con 2013
References
- ↑ (13 May 2011)."Using comics to explain Islam."The Hindu.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ (17 Jul 2011)."Sufi comics try to help people understand Islam."Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ (25 November 2012)."A happy marriage of comics and spirituality."Diligent Media Corporation Ltd..Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 (10 July 2012)."Sufi Studios the first Indian publisher ever to participate in the Comic-Con International at San Diego."India PRwire.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 (16 September 2012)."Sufi Comics gain popularity among readers."The Times of India.Retrieved 2013-06-04.Archived from the original on 29 June 2013.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 (9 November 2012)."Sufi Comics launch their second book 'The Wise Fool of Baghdad' at the Mumbai film and Comic Convention."CG Wires.Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ (11 December 2012)."Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world."Cambodian Times.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ (11 December 2012)."Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world."China National News.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ Sufi Comics Working on 300 plus Pages Graphic Novel on Poems of Rumi
- ↑ (2011-10-18)."Life in a comic book."MiD DAY Infomedia Ltd..Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ (4 Feb 2012)."Sufi comics draw on spiritual tales."The Asian Age.Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ "Comics are serious business at 2nd Comic Con India awards."MXM India Private Limited.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ (12 Dec 2012)."Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world."The National.Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ↑ (2012-07-28)."Comic-Con-India-Mocha-Present-A-Special-Session-With-Sufi-Comics."the080.com.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ "Comic Con India presents an exclusive workshop-Sufi Comics-July 28,Saturday."Animation Galaxy.Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ (2 May 2013)."Readwhere Partners Comic Con India To Offer Free Digital Comics."MixedBag Media Pvt. Ltd..Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ (11 May 2013)."Free for all."Retrieved 2013-06-04.Archived from the original on 10 November 2013.
- ↑ (3 June 2013)."Welcome to geek central."The Hindu.Retrieved 2013-06-04.