Nagraj

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Nagraj
Angry Nagraj.jpg
Publication information
Publisher Raj Comics
First appearance Nagraj GENL #14 (release date 1 April 1986)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoEarlier
Mr. Raj, Public Relation Officer of Bharti Communications
Now
Mr. Nagraj Shah, CEO Snake Eyes Securities
Team affiliationsBrahmand Rakshak (Protectors of Universe), Panchnag, Sheetnag, Neernag
Notable aliasesSnakeman, Greenman, Green Death, Venomous Gunpowder, Nag-Samrat
Abilities
  • Superhuman strengths
  • Superhuman stamina
  • Divine powers
  • flight
  • Infrared vision
  • Energy absorption
  • Energy manipulation
  • Super regenerative healing factor
  • Sixth sense
  • Infrared sensing
  • Expert martial artist
  • Unique hypnotism
  • Compound powers
  • phenomenal will powers
  • invisibility
  • Poison bite
  • Snake spit
  • Venomous breath
  • Skin shedding
  • Millions of microscopic shape shifting snakes in his body
  • Telepathy

Nagraj is a superhero appearing in Indian comic books published by Raj Comics [1] created in the late 1980s by Rajkumar Gupta. [2] Nagraj first appeared in the comics Nagraj GENL #14 which was written by Parshuram Sharma and illustrated by Pratap Mullick.

Contents

After that Sanjay Ashtpure, Pratap Mullick, Chandu, Milind Misal and Vitthal Kamble alternately illustrated the character for 44 issues, ending in 1995 with Visarpi Ki Shadi. [3] [4] [5] [6]

Nagraj is believed to have been inspired by the mythological Ichchhadhari Nag (shapeshifting snakes) and historical Vishmanushya (venomous human). [7] His stories create a rich blend of mythology, fantasy, magic, and science fiction. Many of Nagraj's fans believe that, over time, Nagraj's comics have developed snake mythology of its own, which is unique to the popular Indian beliefs about snakes that are prevalent among the masses.

In the middle of the nineties Anupam Sinha (who was already running the mega-successful Dhruv series) took over the helms of Nagraj as well. Anupam Sinha's expansive narration could not completely fit in a single comic, so he used multi-comic stories to layer and enrich his tales. The Khajana arc by Anupam Sinha set up the backstory beautifully, and discredited Nagmani many years after the comics began. He also led to increase in frequency of Two-in-One comics, which combined Nagraj and Dhruv and started happening once in a year. [8] Nagraj has changed a lot in his 25 years in print, both in terms of looks as well as powers and abilities. With time many new artists such as Lalit Sharma and Hemant Kumar have done illustration of Nagraj.

Fictional character biography

In ancient times, there existed a kingdom known as Takshaknagar, ruled by King Takshakraj and Queen Lalita [9] who had no children. The absence of a prince or princess made Nagpasha, the younger brother of the King Takshakraj the only potential heir to the throne.

One day when the queen was going to pray to Deva Kaljayi, Nagpasha replaced the curtained plate of her offerings to the god with one containing a dead mongoose. The Snake God got angry and knocked her unconscious with his venomous breath. When the child was born, everyone believed him dead because his whole body was blue and showed no signs of life.

As per Hindu rituals, the newborn baby was thrown into the river. Meanwhile, the snake deity Deva Kaljayi appeared in the dreams of King Maniraj and his wife Queen Manika, rulers of ageless Ichchhadhaari nags, living secretly on an invisible island in the Indian Ocean called Nagdweep. He told them the location of the baby and asked them to cure him. Many years passed and the treatment started showing results and, although still in the suspended animation, the colour of the baby had gradually changed to green.

Later Vishandhar, an evil Tantrik placed him back into the same bushes in the river where he was found. A priest of the nearby temple located him and gave him to Professor Nagmani, who was wandering in the nearby forest searching for snakes. The child had extraordinary healing powers and was extremely venomous. He raised the baby, who became Nagraj.

In his debut issue, Nagraj was unleashed as an international terror weapon by the evil scientist Professor Nagmani. Nagraj, [10] in this first mission, was tasked with stealing a golden statue of a Goddess from a temple that was protected by tribal devotees, snakes, and by a mysterious 300-year-old Sadhu named Baba Gorakhnath. Nagraj succeeded in his task, but upon confrontation with Gorakhnath and his mystic black mongoose shikangi, was defeated. Gorakhnath read his mind and discovered that Professor Nagmani had implanted a mind-control device in the form of a capsule in Nagraj's head, to keep him under his control. Gorakhnath operated and removed the capsule from Nagraj's head, setting Nagraj free of Professor Nagmani's control. [11] Nagraj then became Baba Goraknath's disciple and vowed to eliminate crime and terror from the Earth. [12] Since then, Nagraj has toured the world and defeated many villains and terrorists such as Bulldog, Gangster William, Seaman, General Tamta, Shankar Shahnshah.

Nagraj lives as Raj (After Nagraj Ke Baad, he is under the disguise of Nagraj Shah) in a fictional Metropolitan City Mahanagar as an employee of a TV channel that he owns secretly. [13]

Nagraj Parallel Series

These days Raj Comics have published four parallel series of Nagraj, where each Nagraj is involved in a different universe. There are the following four parallel Nagraj series:

  1. Nagraj – This is the early Nagraj, this Nagraj introduced in first comic of nagraj, Nagraj has continued in Nag Pralay comic after Visharpi ki Shadi.
  2. Vishwarakshak Nagraj – The ongoing series of Nagraj, which is being illustrated and written by Anupam Sinha . This version of Nagraj is now called as Vishwarakshak Nagraj.
  3. Aatankharta Nagraj – This Nagraj appears in the World Terrorism series. This version of Nagraj was introduced with the comics 'Hari Maut' SPCL #2281 which was released on 5 September 2007. This is another timeline of Nagraj which separated from Vishwarakshak Nagraj after the comics 'Visarpi Ki Shadi' SPCL #42. In this timeline, Nagraj does not move to Mahanagar but continues on the mission to eliminate world terrorism. This series, until now, has not portrayed villains with supernatural powers, but are more like gangsters or dons of different countries/cities. It is illustrated by Mr. Hemant and written by Nitin Mishra.
  4. Narak Nashak Nagraj – This Nagraj is a bit different from the original Nagraj in appearance. He was introduced in the comics 'Hallabol' SPCL #2396. He wears a jacket and a trouser and has longer hair. He also possesses different powers (Sheetika, Takshika, and Agnika) than the original Nagraj. He also rides on a flying snake named Sarpat. Until now, the series has shown him fighting vampires, demons, zombies, etc. It was illustrated by Hemant and written by Nitin Mishra.


Nagraj currently has 3 ongoing comic series in 2 timelines and 1 dimension Comic series of Nagraj explained.jpg
Nagraj currently has 3 ongoing comic series in 2 timelines and 1 dimension

Powers and abilities

Nagraj based on design by Manoj Gupta illustrated by Pratap Mullick. Nagraj, Raj Comics, Manoj Gupta.jpg
Nagraj based on design by Manoj Gupta illustrated by Pratap Mullick.

Ever since Writer & Artist Anupam Sinha took over the character of Nagraj, his powers and abilities have evolved a great deal making him powerful enough to counter any character of the comic universe. Nagraj is arguably the most powerful superhero in the Raj Comics Universe and is among the most powerful Icchadhari Naagas of his time.[ citation needed ] Time and again, he has even shown the potential of challenging the Supreme Snake-Gods like Sheshnaag, Vasuki, Takshak, Kaaljayi, and has defeated the likes of Kaaldoot, Trifana, Mahavyaal and Sheetnaag Kumar, who are ranked among the mightiest snakes in their species.[ citation needed ]

Known relatives and close friends

Nagraj, along with his deeds, has earned a large amount of friends, many of whom appeared just once, but some that appeared more often, and still fewer that became permanent figures in Nagraj's stories. Here is a list of some very well known characters in his comics :

Enemies

Innumerable enemies of Nagraj have appeared in Nagraj's comics; many died, but some lived on to appear again. Here is the list of Nagraj's major enemies that are still alive and who can be expected to make a comeback in future issues:

Comics list

Vishwarakshak Nagraj

Serial No.YearIssue No.Original Hindi TitleEnglish transliteration of comic titleComic Title in EnglishSolo/Two-hero/Multi-hero/otherArtistAuthorNote
11986GENL #14नागराजNagrajNagrajSoloPratap MullikParshuram SharmaDebut issue of Nagraj
21986GENL #19नागराज की कब्रNagraj Ki KabraGrave of NagrajSoloSanjay AshtputreParshuram SharmaPart 1
31986GENL #26नागराज का बदलाNagraj Ka BadlaRevenge of NagrajSoloSanjay AshtputreParshuram SharmaPart 2
41987GENL #31नागराज की होंग कोंग यात्राNagraj Ki Hong Kong YatraNagraj's Hong Kong TripSoloSanjay AshtputreParshuram SharmaPart 1
51987GENL #33नागराज और शांगोNagraj Aur ShangoNagraj And ShangoSoloSanjay AshtputreParshuram SharmaPart 2
61987GENL #39खूनी खोजKhooni KhojBloody ExpeditionSoloMilind Mullik, Sanjay Ashtputre Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 1
71987GENL #50खूनी यात्राKhooni YatraBloody SafariSoloChandu, Vinay M Kumar Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 2
81987GENL #51नागराज का इन्साफNagraj Ka InsaafJustice Of NagrajSoloChandu, Vinay M Kumar Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 3
91988GENL #65खूनी जंगKhooni JungBloody BattleSoloMilind Mullik Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 1
101988GENL #72प्रलयंकारी नागराजPralayankari NagrajNagraj The DestroyerSoloMilind Mullik, Vinay M Kumar Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 2
111989GENL #81खूनी कबीलाKhooni KabeelaBloody TribeSoloChandu Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 1
121989GENL #85कोबरा घाटीCobra GhatiValley of CobraSoloChandu, Vinay M Kumar Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 2
131990GENL #114बच्चोँ के दुश्मनBachchon Ke DushmanEnemy of the KidsSoloChandu, Vinay M KumarTarun Kumar Wahi
141990GENL #150प्रलयंकारी मणिPralayankari ManiSoloChanduTarun Kumar WahiPart 1
151990GENL #151शंकर शहंशाहShankar ShahanshahSoloChanduTarun Kumar WahiPart 2
161990GENL #172नागराज का दुश्मनNagraj ka DushmanSoloChanduTarun Kumar WahiPart 1

Introduction of Nagdant

171990GENL #175इच्छाधारी नागराजIchchhadhaari NagrajSoloChanduTarun Kumar WahiPart 2
181990GENL #200कालदूतKaldootMessenger of DeathSoloChandu Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Introduction of Kaldoot
191990GENL #220जादूगर शाकूराJadugar ShakuraMagician ShakuraSoloChandu Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Introduction of Jadugar Shakoora
201990GENL #234बौना शैतानBauna ShaitanSoloChandu Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 1
211990GENL #240ताजमहल की चोरीTajmahal Ki ChoriSoloChandu Manoj Gupta (as Raja)Part 2

Introduction of Thodanga and Miss Killer

221990GENL #250लाल मौतLal MautRed DeathSoloChanduTarun Kumar Wahi
231990GENL #270काबुकी का खजानाKabuki Ka KhajanaThe Treasure of KabukiSoloChanduSanjay GuptaPart 1
241990GENL #280थोडांगाThodangaThodangaSoloMullik StudioSanjay GuptaPart 2
251990GENL #295तूफ़ान-जूToofan-JuToofan-JuSoloMullik StudioSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar Wahi
261991GENL #320जादू का शहंशाहJadu Ka ShahanshahSoloPratap MullikTarun Kumar Wahi
271991SPCL #1नागराज और सुपर कमांडो ध्रुवNagraj aur Super Commando DhruvaNagraj and Super Commando DhruvaTwo-hero: Dhruva & Nagraj

Guest Appearances: Parmanu, Vinashdoot & Gagan

ChanduSanjay GuptaFirst special issue published by Raj Comics. It brought Nagraj and Dhruva together for the first time [15]
281991SPCL #5नगीना का जालNagina Ka JaalNagina's TrapSoloPratap MullikSanjay Gupta
291992SPCL #8बुगाकूBugaakuBugaakuTwo-hero: Dhruva & NagrajPratap MullikSanjay Gupta
301992GENL #350अजगर का तूफ़ानAjgar Ka ToofanSoloChanduTarun Kumar Wahi
311992GENL #375बकोरा का जादूBakora Ka JaduThe Magic of BakoraSoloPratap MullikTarun Kumar Wahi
321993GENL #390पिरामिडोँ की रानीPyramidon ki RaniQueen of PyramidsSoloChanduTarun Kumar Wahi
331993GENL #420मिस्टर 420Mister 420Mister 420SoloChanduSanjay Gupta
341993GENL #444थोडांगा की मौतThodanga Ki MautThodanga's DeathSoloChandu, Vitthal Kamble Manoj Gupta (as Raja)
351993GENL #470बेम बेम बिगेलोBem Bem BigeloBem Bem BigeloSoloPratap MullikTarun Kumar WahiNagraj's last solo general issue
361993SPCL #16फिर आया नागदंतFir Aya NagdantSoloChanduTarun Kumar Wahi
371993SPCL #20नगीनाNaginaNaginaSoloChanduTarun Kumar Wahi
381993SPCL #25मिस किलरMiss KillerMiss KillerSoloVitthal KambleTarun Kumar Wahi
391994SPCL #29तूतेनतूTutenatuTutenatuSoloMilind Misal, Vitthal KambleTarun Kumar Wahi
401994SPCL #31अदृश्य हत्याराAdrashya HatyaraInvisible KillerSoloMilind Misal, Vitthal KambleSanjay Gupta
411994SPCL #35कांजाKanjaKanjaSoloMilind Misal, Vitthal KambleTarun Kumar Wahi
421994SPCL #36पापराजPaaprajSin KingSoloMilind Misal, Vitthal KambleHaneef Azhar
431995SPCL #39विजेता नागराजVijeta NagrajWinner NagrajSoloMilind Misal, Vitthal KambleSanjay Gupta
441995SPCL #42विसर्पी की शादीVisarpi Ki ShadiVisarpi's WeddingSoloMilind Misal, Vitthal KambleHaneef AzharLast Nagraj comic before Anupam Sinha.
451995SPCL #46शाकूरा का चक्रव्यूहShakura Ka ChakravyuhSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Haneef AzharKhazana Series - Part 1 (First Nagraj comic by Anupam Sinha.)
461995SPCL #49नागराज का अंतNagraj Ka AntEnd Of NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Haneef AzharKhazana Series - Part 2
471995SPCL #54ज़हरZaharPoisonSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Haneef AzharKhazana Series - Part 3
481995SPCL #57नागपाशाNagpashaNagpashaSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Haneef AzharKhazana Series - Part 4
491996SPCL #60खजानाKhajanaTreasureSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Haneef AzharKhazana Series - Part 5 (Concluding Part)
501996SPCL #65क्राइम किंगCrime KingCrime KingSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha First Nagraj comic with complete story and art by Anupam Sinha
511996SPCL #67राजनगर की तबाहीRajnagar Ki TabahiThe Doom Of RajnagarTwo hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
521996SPCL #71विषकन्याVishkanyaFemme FataleSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Tarun Kumar Wahi
531996SPCL #75स्नेक पार्कSnake ParkSnake ParkSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
541997SPCL #81इच्छाधारीIchchhadhariThe Shape ChangerSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
551997SPCL #88केँचुलीKenchuliSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
561997SPCL #90प्रलयPralayDoom's DayTwo hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
571997SPCL #93विनाशVinaashThe CatastropheTwo hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
581997SPCL #102ज़हरीलेZahareelePoisonousSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
591998SPCL #106बांबीBambiTwo hero: Nagraj & Shakti Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
601998SPCL #110तानाशाहTanashahDictatorTwo hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
611998SPCL #113सूरमाSoormaTwo hero: Nagraj & Parmanu Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
621998SPCL #120सपेराSaperaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaFirst Nagraj comic authored by Anupam Sinha's wife Jolly Sinha.
631999SPCL #125फ़नFanHoodSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
641999SPCL #129नागिनNaginSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
651999SPCL #137कलियुगKaliyugKaliyugMulti-hero: Dhruva, Nagraj & Shakti Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
661999SPCL #142विष अमृतVish AmritSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
671999SPCL #155सम्मोहनSammohanHypnotismSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
682000SPCL #169राज का राजRaj Ka RajRaj's SecretSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
692000SPCL #185कोहरामKohraamFuroreMulti-hero Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
702000SPCL #189क़यामतQayamatDoomsdayTwo hero: Nagraj & Parmanu Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
712000SPCL #202मृत्यु दंडMrityu DandSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaTrifana Series - Part 1
722000SPCL #206नागद्वीपNagdweepSnake IslandSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaTrifana Series - Part 2
732000SPCL #211त्रिफ़नाTrifanaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaTrifana Series - Part 3
742000SPCL #213महायुद्धMahayuddhSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaTrifana Series - Part 4 (Concluding Part)
752000SPCL #217अग्रजAgrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaAgraj Series - Part 1
762000SPCL #225नागराज का क़हरNagraj Ka QaharSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaAgraj Series - Part 2
772001SPCL #231तांडवTandavSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaAgraj Series - Part 3 (Concluding Part)
782001SPCL #235ज़लज़लाZalzalaJoltMulti-hero Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
792001SPCL #241आतंकAatankTerrorTwo hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaFirst part of a two-part story
802001SPCL #246दुश्मन नागराजDushman NagrajThe Enemy NagrajTwo hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaConcluding part of the two-part story
812001SPCL #253शक्तिहीन नागराजShaktiheen NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
822001SPCL #264नहीँ बचेगा नागराजNahin Bachega NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
832001SPCL #271संग्रामSangraamWarTwo-hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
842001SPCL #279कालचक्रKalchakraSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaKalchakra Series Part 1
852002SPCL #293कुंडलीKundliSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaKalchakra Series Part 2
862002SPCL #304विध्वंसVidhwansDemolitionMultistarrer Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha
872002SPCL #315परकालेParkaaleBringer of DeathTwo-hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
882002SPCL #323एलान-ए-जंगElaan-E-JungSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Kalchakra Series Part 3
892002SPCL #337काली मौतKali MautBlack DeathSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaKalchakra Series Part 4
902002SPCL #344संहारSanhaarSlaughterTwo-hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
912002SPCL #351नागराज अमेरिका मेँNagraj America MainNagraj In AmericaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaKalchakra Series Part 5
922003SPCL #365आतंकवादी नागराजAtankwadi NagrajTerrorist NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaKalchakra Series Part 6 (Concluding Part)
932003SPCL #385ड्रैकुलाDraculaDraculaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaDracula Series- Part 2, Dracula Series- Part 1 was a Super Commando Dhruv book Dracula Ka Hamla.
942003SPCL #400ड्रैकुला का अंतDracula Ka AnthThe End Of DraculaTwo-Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaDracula Series- Part 3
952003SPCL #420कोलाहलKolahalCacophonyMultistarrer Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaDracula Series - The Concluding Part
962003SPCL #435विषहीन नागराजVishheen NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
972004SPCL #460इच्छाधारी चोरIchchhadhari ChorSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
982004SPCL #490खलनायक नागराजKhalnayak NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
992004SPCL #500सम्राटSamraatEmperorTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaFirst part of a two-part story
1002004SPCL #515सौडांगीSoudangiSoudangiTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaConcluding part of the two-part story. Cover also features other Raj Comics superheroes, but they are not seen in the issue.
1012004SPCL #520रक्षक नागराजRakshak NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1022004SPCL #525सर्वशक्तिमानSarv ShaktimaanInvincibleMultistarrer Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1032004SPCL #545लावाLavaLavaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaPart 1
1042005SPCL #555विनाशलीलाVinashleelaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaPart 2
1052005SPCL #565पागल नागराजPagal NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaPart 1
1062005SPCL #580मसीहाMasihaSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaPart 2
1072005SPCL #585चक्रChakraCycleMultistarrer Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaHas photographs of all credited people.
1082005SPCL #600मैड्यूसाMedusaMedusaMultistarrer Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1092005SPCL #620छोटा नागराजChota NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1102005SPCL #635सो जा नागराजSo Ja NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1112006SPCL #650शेषनागSheshnagSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1122006SPCL #660भानुमति का पिटाराBhanumati Ka PitaraSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1132006SPCL #670नागाधीशNagadheeshThe Snake JudgeTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1142006SPCL #680वर्तमानVartmaanPresentTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1152006SPCL #700फ्लेमिनाFleminaFleminaMultistarrer Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1162007SPCL #2240फ़ुंकारFunkaarSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly SinhaIn late 2006, the publishing company decided to combine the serial numbers of all its General(GENL) and Special(SPCL) issues, as a result of which the serial number of the titles jumped from close to 700 to above 2,000.
1392009SPCL #2385नागराज के बादNagraj Ke BadNagraj Ke BadSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly SinhaPart 1
1402009SPCL #2393फ़्यूलFuelFuelSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Part 2
1412009SPCL #2395वीनॉमVenomVenomSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Part 3, concluding part of a 3 part series.
1492010SPCL #2430अवशेषAvsheshRemainsTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly SinhaFirst part of a three-part story arc
1502010SPCL #2445चुनौतीChunautiDareTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly SinhaSecond part of a three-part story arc
1512010SPCL #2449हैड्राॅनHedronHedronTwo Hero: Dhruva & Nagraj Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly SinhaConcluding part of the 3-part story arc that began in Avshesh
1532011SPCL #2455नागराज है नाNagraj Hai NaNagraj Hai NaSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly SinhaPart 1
1542011SPCL #2460क्योँ है नागराजKyon Hai NagrajSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly SinhaPart 2, concluding part of a 2 part series.
1582011SPCL #2475आदमAdamSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha, Jolly Sinha
1622012SPCL #2490काल करालKaal KaraalSolo Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1632013SPCL #2527निगेटिव्सNegativesNegativesMultistarrer: Dhruva, Nagraj, Tiranga, Doga & Parmanu Anupam Sinha Jolly Sinha
1662014SPCL #2555ड्रैगन किंगDragon KingSolo Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Vishwa Rakshak Series.
1672021RCMG #2653सर्प सत्रSarp SatraTwo Hero: Nagraj and Tausi Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Sarp Satra Series - Part 1
1682021RCMG #2669सर्प द्वंदSarp DwandTwo Hero: Nagraj and Tausi Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Sarp Satra Series - Part 2
1692022RCMG #2683सर्प यज्ञSarp YagyaTwo Hero: Nagraj and Tausi Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Sarp Satra Series - Part 3
1702022RCMG #2718सर्प युगSarp YugTwo Hero: Nagraj and Tausi Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Sarp Satra Series - Part 4
1712023RCMGसर्प कालSarp KaalTwo Hero: Nagraj and Tausi Anupam Sinha Anupam Sinha Sarp Satra Series - Part 5 (Concluding Part)
1722023RCMGशील भंगSheelbhang Anupam Sinha Nitin MishraSheelbhang #1 - RCMG
1732023RCMGसेतु बंधSetu BandhSheelbhang #2 - RCMG
1742023RCMGTBATBASheelbhang #3 - RCMG
1752023RCSG - 41अर्ध सत्यArdha Satya Anupam Sinha Nitin MishraSheelbhang #1 - RCSG
176TBATBAAsatyaSheelbhang #2 - RCSG
177TBATBAShashvat SatyaSheelbhang #3 - RCSG

World Terrorism Series

[16] A new series named "Aatankharta Nagraj" or "Nagraj-World Terrorism Series" is being published parallel to the "Nagayana" series. In this series, Nagraj is travelling around the world to fight and eliminate terrorism. [17] "World Terrorism Series" is being written by Mr. Nitin Mishra.

Serial No.Issue No.Comic TitleArtistAuthorNotes
1SPCL #2281Hari Maut (हरी मौत)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 1
2SPCL #2255Zehreela Barood (ज़हरीला बारूद)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 1
3SPCL #2295Mamber (माम्बर)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 1
4SPCL #2300Numero Uno (न्यूमेरो ऊनो)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 1
5SPCL #2305Operation Surgery (ऑप्रेशन सर्जरी)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 1
6SPCL #2315Mission Critical (मिशन क्रिटिकल)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 1
7SPCL #2320Teen Sikke (तीन सिक्के)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 2
8SPCL #2325Jung Maut Tak (जंग मौत तक)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 2
9SPCL #2350Under Arrest (अंडर अरेस्ट)LalitSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 2
10SPCL #2360Omerta (ओमेटर्रा)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 2
11SPCL #2365Aankh Micholi (आँख मिचौली)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 2
12SPCL #2370Paanchva Shikaar (पांचवां शिकार)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiOrigin Series - Set 2
13SPCL #237526/11 (२६/११)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar Wahiwith Doga
14SPCL #2400Ronin (रोनिन)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiJapan Series #1
15SPCL #2405Kamikaze (कामीकाजे)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiJapan Series #2
16SPCL #2410Tomo (टोमो)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiJapan Series #3
17SPCL #2415Shikata Ga Nai (शिकाता गा नाई)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar WahiJapan Series #4
18SPCL #2452I-SPY (आई-स्पाई)HemantNitin Mishrawith Tiranga
19SPCL #2480Order of Babel (ऑर्डर ऑफ बेबल)HemantNitin MishraGermany Series #1
20SPCL #2485New World Order (न्यू वर्ल्ड ऑर्डर)HemantNitin MishraGermany Series #2
21SPCL #2518World War (वर्ल्ड वॉर)HemantNitin MishraGermany Series #3
22SPCL #2524Veergati (वीरगति)HemantNitin MishraGermany Series #4
23SPCL #2587Kshatipurti (क्षतिपूर्ति)HemantNitin MishraKshatipoorti Series #1
24SPCL #2610Maut Ka Bazigar (मौत का बाजीगर)HemantNitin MishraKshatipoorti Series #2
25SPCL #2634Vishparast (विषपरस्त)HemantNitin MishraKshatipoorti Series #3
26TBPVishharta (विषहर्ता)Kshatipoorti Series #4

Narak Nashak Nagraj

[18]

Serial No.Issue No.Comic TitleArtistAuthorSeries
1SPCL #2396HallaBol (हल्ला बोल)Studio ImageSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar Wahi, Vivek Mohanwith Doga
2SPCL #2425Abhishapt (अभिशप्त)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar Wahiwith Doga & Bheriya
3SPCL #2450Adamkhor (आदमखोर)HemantSanjay Gupta, Tarun Kumar Wahi, Mandaar Gangale
4SPCL #2464Infected (इन्फेक्टेड)HemantNitin Mishra
5SPCL #2470Mrityujivi (मृत्युजीवी)HemantNitin Mishra
6SPCL #2500Maqbara (मक़बरा)Hemant KumarNitin Mishraprequel to Utpatti Shrankhala
7SPCL #2515Takshak (तक्षक)Hemant KumarNitin Mishraprequel to Utpatti Shrankhala
8SPCL #2534Narak Nashak (नरक नाशक)Hemant KumarNitin MishraUtpatti Shrankhala #1
9SPCL #2543Narak Niyati (नरक नियति)Hemant KumarNitin MishraUtpatti Shrankhala #2
10SPCL #2554Narak Dansh (नरक दंश)Hemant KumarNitin MishraUtpatti Shrankhala #3
11SPCL #2578Narak Ahuti (नरक आहूति)Hemant KumarNitin MishraUtpatti Shrankhala #4

Raj Comics By Sanjay Gupta

In October 2020, Raj Comics had a split and got divided into 3 different entities. One being Raj Comics By Sanjay Gupta and other being Raj Comics By Manoj Gupta, and Raj Comics By Manish Gupta.

Issue No.YEARComic TitleArtistAuthorHeroSeriesNotes
22021Naag PralayAdil Khan PathanNitin MishraNagraj & TausiPralay Ka Devta #1Chronicles Nagraj's journey immediately after the events of GENL #33 "Nagraj Aur Shango". The first five issues of Nagraj Series viz. (Nagraj, Nagraj Ki Kabra,Nagraj Ka Badla, Nagraj Ki Hongkong Yatra,Nagraj Aur Shango) were rebranded as Nagraj Yugarambh.
162022Naag PralopAdil Khan PathanNitin MishraNagraj & TausiPralay Ka Devta #2
TBATBANaag PratisodhPralay Ka Devta #3
TBATBANaag PratighatPralay Ka Devta #4
Issue No.YEARComic TitleArtistAuthorSeriesNotes
12021Aadi Parv (आदि पर्व)Hemant KumarNitin MishraNaag Granth # 01Story after the events of Utpatti Shrankhala Series
32022Naag Parv (नाग पर्व)Hemant KumarNitin MishraNaag Granth # 02
52022Aranyak Parv (आरण्यक पर्व)Hemant KumarNitin MishraNaag Granth # 03
TBA2023Halahal ParvHemant KumarNitin MishraNaag Granth # 04
TBA2023Virat Parv (विराट पर्व)Hemant KumarNitin MishraNaag Granth # 05


Amazing friends of Nagraj

Serial No.Published YearIssue No.Comic TitleSeriesArtistAuthor
12009SPCL #2381Adhura Prem (अधूरा प्रेम)Shooldharini SaudangiVed Prakash KhantwalVivek Mohan
22009SPCL #2382Milan YaminiAmar yoddha KaldootHemantVivek Mohan
32009SPCL #2383NagjyotiNag virangana VisarpiSushant PandaVivek Mohan
42009SPCL #2384PanchnagDurdamya sena PanchnagMoin KhanVivek Mohan
52010SPCL #2426AmbreeshNag virangana VisarpiNarayanVivek Mohan
62010SPCL #2427FairoShooldharini SaudangiSushant PandaVivek Mohan
72010SPCL #2428VishyaAmar yoddha KaldootNarayanVivek Mohan
82010SPCL #2429PratishodhDurdamya sena PanchnagNarayanVivek Mohan
92010SPCL #2431KobraakNag virangana VisarpiNarayanVivek Mohan
102010SPCL #2432ShrapShooldharini SaudangiNarayanVivek Mohan
112010SPCL #2433Param VishyaAmar yoddha KaldootDildeep SinghVivek Mohan
122010SPCL #2434ParajayDurdamya sena PanchnagHemantVivek Mohan
132011SPCL #2436Pagal NaginNag virangana VisarpiJung BahadurVivek Mohan
142011SPCL #2437Dev KanyaShooldharini SaudangiDildeep SinghVivek Mohan
152011SPCL #2438Kaal SarpAmar yoddha KaldootDildeep SinghVivek Mohan
162011SPCL #2439RanneetiDurdamya sena PanchnagJung BahdurVivek Mohan
172011SPCL #2458Yugal SrishtiAmar yoddha KaldootSiddharth PanwarVivek Mohan

Nagayana

It was first intended to be a four-part mini-series, but later, the series was extended to include more issues. It's a story based on a hypothetical future world casting Nagraj and Super Commando Dhruva 25 years into the future. Largely based on Hindu epic Ramayana, the story narrowly follows the same storyline as of the epic, but with Raj Comics characters filling in the places of original characters. The reason for the extension of the mini-series was to tell various sub-plots and the series was finally declared to be an eight-part series. The last part is Iti Kaand, which is a 128-page issue released on 10 March 2009. The new series is as follows:

Issue No.Comic Title
1Varan Kaand (वरण कांड)
2Grahan Kaand (ग्रहण कांड)
3Haran Kaand (हरण कांड)
4Sharan Kaand (शरण कांड)
5Dahan Kaand (दहन कांड)
6Rann Kaand (रण कांड)
7Samar Kaand (समर कांड)
8Iti Kaand (इति कांड)
9Upsanhaar(उपसंहार)

Sarvanayak Series

[19] One of the most ambitious series by Raj Comics which is trying to bring almost all the characters by Raj Comics in a single narrative.

Serial No.Issue No.Comic TitleArtistAuthor
0SPCL #2528YugandharLalit Singh, Nitin MishraNitin Mishra, Tarun Kumar Wahi
1SPCL #2535SarvyugamDheeraj VermaNitin Mishra
2SPCL #2551SarvdamanDheeraj VermaNitin Mishra
3SPCL #2559SarvsangramSushant PandaNitin Mishra
4SPCL #2576SarvsanhaarSushant Panda, Nitin MishraNitin Mishra
5SPCL #2584SarvmanthanSushant Panda, Anupam Sinha, Hemant KumarNitin Mishra
6SPCL #2595SarvsandhiSushant Panda, Hemant KumarNitin Mishra
7SPCL #2605SarvkrantiSushant Panda, Hemant KumarNitin Mishra
8SPCL #2615SarvshaktiSushant Panda, Hemant KumarNitin Mishra
9SPCL #2621SarvagamanHemant KumarNitin Mishra
10SPCL #2624SarvvyoohHemant KumarNitin Mishra
11SPCL #2627SarvpralayHemant KumarNitin Mishra
12SPCL #2635SarvranHemant Kumar, Stuti MishraNitin Mishra
13SPCL #2693SarvgrahanHemant KumarNitin Mishra
14SPCL #2695SarvyuddhHemant KumarNitin Mishra
15TBPSarvsamarHemant KumarNitin Mishra

Sarvanayak series is complemented by another ongoing series 'Sarvnayak Vistar' which also features Vishwarakshak Nagraj. The comics in Sarvanayak Vistar series are as follows -

Serial No.Issue No.Comic TitleArtistAuthor
1SPCL #2585Maut ka MarathonHemant KumarAnurag Kumar Singh
2SPCL #2597Vishputron ka AgamanHemant KumarAnurag Kumar Singh
3SPCL #2606Vishksetra SanrakshanamHemant KumarAnurag Kumar Singh
4SPCL #2614Swarnnagri ki TabahiHemant KumarNitin Mishra
5SPCL #2636Prakoshth Ke Kaidi
6TBPRet Ka Shahenshah

Special Comics

A free special comics of Nagraj under the title ' Nagraj Strikes: The Attack of Coronaman' with serial no. #Covid-19 was launched on Facebook page to raise awareness about the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19. [20] [21] [22] The comics had art by Aswin Amarnath R and story by Manoj Gupta and Ayush Gupta. [23]

Alternate media

Numerous attempts have been made by Raj Comics to expand Nagraj into other media. However most attempts have been unfruitful. In the late 1990s, Raj Comics tried adapting Nagraj into a live-action television show in India. A few episodes were shot. However, the show never made it to the television screen. The three episodes that were made are available on CDs, which were distributed freely as an attachment to digest-sized comic editions. (Khalnayak Nagraj, Samraat, and Saudangi).[ citation needed ]

Nagraj was also set to feature in a proposed animated television series. Once again the show never made it to the television screen. An episodic series was in works, and a teaser was uploaded on YouTube featuring Nagraj and his arch enemy Jadugar Shakoora. However, since then there has been no news about the series. It is assumed that production has stopped because the production company Rtoonz's website has since disappeared.[ citation needed ]

In November 2007, an agreement was signed between Motion Picture Corporation and Raj Comics to produce a high quality 2D Movie featuring Nagraj.[ citation needed ]

Also in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2021, five animated films based on Nagraj were released. They were written by the RSS Brothers and directed by Shashikanth Ramawat. Three of the films finally aired on Cartoon Network India in 2015 while the last two aired on that channel in 2019 and 2021. The films' names were My Name is Raj: Raj aur Asudama Ki Ladal , My Name is Raj: Raj Ki Nayi Chunatiyaan , My Name is Raj: Attack of the Demons , My Name is Raj: Vizukama Ki Tazar , and My Name is Raj: Return of Zohak . In all of the films, Shekar Ramwat starred as Raj.

It was, however, reported in 2019, that Indian actor Ranveer Singh could play Nagraj, in a film produced by Karan Johar. [24] [25] Raj Comics president Manoj Gupta also expressed his happiness on the same. [26]

In February 2020 Bhojpuri star Yash announced on his birthday that he will make movie on issue no.71 Nagraj Aur vishkanya Starring Yash as nagraj while Nidhi raj will play Vishkanya as main antagonist. Its first look was shared on web platform gaining positive feedback.[ citation needed ]

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