Comic Review: Virgin Comics #01 - Sadhu - Page 2

The intersection of Mohanbhai and James, though it does not occur in this issue, is inevitable. There is a sense that this will be imminent, but whether they will end up as foes or friends remains to be seen, as the young soldier, James, feels a strong connection with the goddess Kali. 


This issue sets the stage for the story to unfold in all its glory and though the ending seemed a little abrupt, yet the rich visuals by Jeevan Kang and the use of Hindu mythology in a historical context seemed to be intriguing enough to make me want to buy the next issue as soon as it hits the stands.

The journey through the colonial jungles as the East India Company is trying to establish its hegemony over its few territories, the grim realities of the life of a British soldier during that period, the British discovery of pagan mysticism, the zeal of the freedom fighters and the influence of the goddesses via an old Sadhu, besides the birth of a new comic multi-verse, makes this a must-have graphic novel.


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  • 1 - Junior

    Aug 29, 2006 at 7:48 pm

    Thanks for the review. I cant wait to read it! I love reading Gothams blogs on www.intentblog.com .

  • 2 - Zuracech Lordum

    Apr 04, 2007 at 2:10 am

    Are the other issues going to be reviewed as well?

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