Sufi Comics
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Mohammad Arif Vakil, Mohammad Ali Vakil |
| Products | Comics |
| Parent | Sufi Studios |
| Website | http://www.suficomics.com |
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 in the Comic-Con International at San Diego.[4]
Comics[edit]
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[edit]
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 International 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[edit]
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Sufi Comics at Bangalore Comic Con 2012 -
Sufi Comics at Bangalore Comic Con 2013
References[edit]
- ^ "Using comics to explain Islam". The Hindu. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Sufi comics try to help people understand Islam". 17 July 2011. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "A happy marriage of comics and spirituality". Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. 25 November 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ a b c "Sufi Studios the first Indian publisher ever to participate in the Comic-Con International at San Diego". India PRwire. 10 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ a b c "Sufi Comics gain popularity among readers". The Times of India. 16 September 2012. Archived from the original on 29 June 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ a b c "Sufi Comics launch their second book 'The Wise Fool of Baghdad' at the Mumbai film and Comic Convention". CG Wires. 9 November 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world". Cambodian Times. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world". China National News. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ Sufi Comics Working on 300 plus Pages Graphic Novel on Poems of Rumi
- ^ "Life in a comic book". MiD DAY Infomedia Ltd. 18 October 2011. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Sufi comics draw on spiritual tales". The Asian Age. 4 February 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Comics are serious business at 2nd Comic Con India awards". MXM India Private Limited. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world". The National. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Comic-Con-India-Mocha-Present-A-Special-Session-With-Sufi-Comics". the080.com. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Comic Con India presents an exclusive workshop-Sufi Comics-July 28,Saturday". Animation Galaxy. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Readwhere Partners Comic Con India To Offer Free Digital Comics". MixedBag Media Pvt. Ltd. 2 May 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2013.
- ^ "Free for all". 11 May 2013. Archived from the original on 10 November 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Welcome to geek central". The Hindu. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
