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
They have till now published two comics:[5][6]
- first comic book titled "40 Sufi Comics". The book as been translated in 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 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 July 28 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
- ^ "Using comics to explain Islam". The Hindu. May 13, 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Sufi comics try to help people understand Islam". 17 Jul 2011. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ "A happy marriage of comics and spirituality". Diligent Media Corporation Ltd. Nov 25, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ a b c "Sufi Studios the first Indian publisher ever to participate in the Comic-Con International at San Diego". India PRwire. July 10, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ a b c "Sufi Comics gain popularity among readers". Times of India. Sep 16, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ a b c "Sufi Comics launch their second book 'The Wise Fool of Baghdad' at the Mumbai film and Comic Convention". CG Wires. November 9, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ "Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world". Cambodian Times. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world". China National News. 11 December 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ Sufi Comics Working on 300 plus Pages Graphic Novel on Poems of Rumi
- ^ "Life in a comic book". MiD DAY Infomedia Ltd. 2011-10-18. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Sufi comics draw on spiritual tales". The Asian Age. Feb 4, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ "Comics are serious business at 2nd Comic Con India awards". MXM India Private Limited. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Sufi Comics now share Islamic stories with the world". The National. Dec 12, 2012. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ "Comic-Con-India-Mocha-Present-A-Special-Session-With-Sufi-Comics". the080.com. 2012-07-28. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Comic Con India presents an exclusive workshop-Sufi Comics-July 28,Saturday". Animation Galaxy. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Readwhere Partners Comic Con India To Offer Free Digital Comics". MixedBag Media Pvt. Ltd. May 2, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ^ "Free for all". May 11, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
- ^ "Welcome to geek central". The Hindu. June 3, 2013. Retrieved 2013-06-04.
