Indian Comic Books: Heroes And Legends

Amar Chitra Katha: The Pioneers

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Chacha Chaudhary: The Everyday Hero

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Tinkle: A Treasure Trove of Stories

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Super Commando Dhruva: The Crime Fighter

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Devi: The Warrior Goddess

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Bahadur: The Village Protector

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