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This is a complete list of the regular issues of Amar Chitra Katha comic books (with GEMs highlighted).  The list includes links for the following: (a) Wiki page (from the Grand Comics Database, or GCD), (b) e-book (available upon request), and (c) More info on each comic (via optional posts by various contributors).

Please note that the list is sortable by each column. (Multiple levels of sorting are possible by sorting more than one column in succession, from lowest to highest.)  You can also do an instant filtering of the table by entering a character string in the ‘Search’ field.

Amar Chitra Katha comics, founded by Anant Pai in 1967, have a remarkable publication history that spans several decades and has played a significant role in popularizing Indian mythology, history and folk tales.  Notable writers and artists have contributed their talents to Amar Chitra Katha comics (often shortened to A.C.K.), making them an integral part of India’s cultural landscape.

The A.C.K. series comprise the earliest indigenous comic books in India, which set a strong precedent and established the standard for Indian comics content and style ever since.  The first 10 issues of the series were an unnumbered set of 10 Western fairy tales retold in Kannada (and possibly Hindi) but these have been largely forgotten.  The ‘real’ A.C.K. series started in 1969 with A.C.K. #11: Krishna, and this milestone marked the start of a long-running series of Indian comic books which are hugely popular to this day.

The original A.C.K. series ended with issue #436, after which the title mainly reprinted the older stories with a new number (which is shown in the ‘Reprint’ column of the table), though there were some new stories that were created.  The latter are listed individually right below issue #436.  Altogether, about 460 regular (base series) issues of A.C.K. were published.

The A.C.K. comics were primarily spearheaded by Anant Pai himself (even though he may not have personally scripted many of them), and he was affectionately known to his colleagues and protégés as “Uncle Pai.”  His passion for preserving and sharing Indian cultural heritage shone through in his storytelling.  Additionally, many talented artists, such as Ram Waeerkar, Dilip Kadam, and Pratap Mulick brought the picturesque visuals to life, captivating readers with their intricate illustrations and attention to detail.  These comics provided readers with a glimpse into the rich history of India, fostering a sense of pride and understanding of their cultural roots.

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