Kochi’s Indy Comics Commune is the place to be

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By Prutha Chakraborty

21/03/2023

The primary role of Indy Comics Commune is to create a cool community of comics enthusiasts who can motivate each other, help each other, and even collaborate.

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Tony Davis is a filmmaker having worked in Malayalam movies.

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Sreeram (AKA Unkoolie) is a comics enthusiast who co-created an eight-part documentary with Tony titled Kadha Vara Kadhakal(2020).

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Kadha Vara Kadhakal (2020).

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Sanid Asif Ali is a comics artist from Kochi. 

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He has independently published comics such as Gustoso! and Krishnavanam.

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In a nutshell, the trio has been combining forces in comics events for many years now. But there was always a need to create a single platform to promote more such collaborations among other artists.

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During the February meet-up, storyteller and comic book colourist Roshan Kurichiyanil (@artofroshan) known for the new hit comic book Taara of the Stars joined the Commune.

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Taara of the Stars is a comic book for preteens and is set in a school. The book is a mixture of compelling storytelling and excellent artwork.

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“We need more and more talented folks to come forward and create their comics. I hope the Commune can provide such an ecosystem where it supports the creation of more and more comics.” Sanid said.

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“Under my publishing space which I am running with Rameeza Parveen called Studio Niyet, we have announced a comic project called Pandu (In the Past), a Malayalam graphic anthology comic,” Sanid adds.

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“The main agenda is to make independent comics scene less intimidating and more interesting by creating larger and deeper engagement with artists itself” adds Sreeram.

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