Author: Ramesh Thamilmani
Do you like reading Graphic Novels?
Atharva: The Origin is
a new age graphic novel project by Virzu Studios featuring MS Dhoni as the
superhero character. The novel is based on a very young earth, in a time long
forgotten, a warrior makes a difficult and lone journey. ‘Atharva’ chronicles
that journey, taking the hero and you on an awe-inspiring adventure
encountering magnificent lands and strange beasts – a true treat for the soul
and the senses. In an effort to offer an immersive experience to the readers,
we have worked with a team of artists diligently for several years to create
the Mystical world of Atharva. Teleporting the readers to a different universe,
this graphic novel features over 150 lifelike illustrations which present the
gripping and racy narrative.
The book has two major components that make it a wonderful read. Starting
with the story and the plot, the book is a hero’s journey as he moves from the
lowest point in his life to the highest ones in his life. The story keeps you
engaged because as we get introduced to Atharva, we start connecting with him
as he faces various trials and tribulations. The plot is pacy and keeps you
turning the pages. The thing I liked about the plot was the fact that while it
is a hero’s story, it does not over glorify a person, rather creates a
character that is very much like one of us. The idea that the author wanted to
push about believing our own selves is quite powerful. The second component
that makes it a wonderful read are the graphics and the illustrations that
elevate this reading journey even more. The key moments in the book have been
sketched in, and this helps quite a lot in creating the image of the world the
author and the illustrator wanted to put us into. The details are powerful and
as the images change one after the other, we journey through various parts of
the world he crosses.
Coming to the characters, Atharva’s character has been crafted
beautifully, and I liked how his character as a hero isn’t created without his
flaws, or his share of self-doubts. As he builds up his life and belief as he journeys,
we see him change and evolve. Apart from Atharva, I loved the other characters
that form a part of Atharva’s journey and how tiny details that he builds into
the story become a critical aspect of the climax.
Overall, this is a wonderful book if you like to read a graphic novel that explores a reformative journey. The book scores a 4.44/5 for me.
A copy of the book can be found on Amazon India or your nearest bookstore!
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