Vikram & Betal: Classic Indian Stories (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789371977913)

About the Book

THE COMPLETE 25 BETAL PACHEESI STORIES IN ONE THRILLING COMIC. PACKED WITH MYSTERY, RIDDLES AND TIMELESS WISDOM!

When the wise and valiant King Vikramaditya sets out to capture the elusive ghost Betal, he is confident that he will be able to carry him back through the dark, silent forest. But there's a catch-Betal insists on telling him a story that ends with a riddle. If Vikram answers correctly, Betal will escape. If he stays silent despite knowing the answer, he will die.

Among India's oldest and most enduring classics, these stories of Vikram and Betal, originally written in Sanskrit, are packed with wicked twists, moral dilemmas and ageless wisdom. A masterful blend of mystery, folklore and philosophical insight, this is storytelling at its most captivating.

About the Series

These contemporary graphic narratives breathe new life into the epics and classics, bringing them alive in full colour with compelling visuals and a fresh format. A must-read for comic book enthusiasts and lovers of good storytelling.

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