Comics that
made our
Childhood

Mandrake the Magician and Lothar

Mystery, Magic and Adventure

Mandrake, with his hypnotic powers and quick thinking, and his loyal friend Lothar, with extraordinary strength, took us on thrilling adventures around the world. Created by Lee Falk (with early artwork by Phil Davis), Mandrake first appeared in 1934 and became a favourite in India through Indrajal Comics.

Veetal The Ghost Who Walks

Justice against evil

Vetaal, known to many through Indrajal Comics, was the mysterious hero who lived in the jungle, riding his horse Hero with his wolf Devil. With his Skull Ring, he punched the jaws of evil men, leaving the unmistakable skull mark. No one knew his true identity — he was the Ghost Who Walks, a symbol of courage, justice and the fight against wrong.

Chandamama – Vikram and Betal

Tales of Wonder and Wisdom

One of the most memorable stories associated with that era was Vikram and Betal — King Vikramaditya carrying Betal on his shoulders, listening to a strange tale, and facing a difficult question at the end. If he knew the answer but remained silent, he would risk breaking his promise; if he answered, Betal would escape and return to the tree.

Motu, Patlu and Dr Jhatka — Lotpot

Laughter, Mischief and Madcap Adventures

For many of us growing up in the 1970s, childhood memories were incomplete without Lotpot. We eagerly followed the hilarious adventures of Motu and Patlu, alongside the eccentric Dr Jhatka and ever-confident Ghasitaram. Whether it was a bizarre invention, a ridiculous predicament or Motu’s endless search for food, these comics offered innocent entertainment that made us laugh. Long before smartphones and animated cartoons, a printed comic magazine transported us into a world of mischief, friendship and laughter.

Major Balwant — Sonia and Malti