Prince Of Ayodhya

An epic fantasy based on the ancient Hindu classic finds young Rama, heir to the throne of Ayodhya, called upon by the legendary mage Vishwamitra when two powerful demons raise an army to defeat the human world. 20,000 first printing.

The first volume in a series of graphic novel adaptations of Ashok Banker's epic retelling of the Ramayana. Prince of Ayodhya begins with Rama and Lakshman's youth. Accompanied by Rishi Vishwamitra, they set out to Bhayanak Van on a dangerous mission to save their kingdom of Ayodhya. Meanwhile, evil is brewing, both within and without, the city. Written by international bestselling author Ashok K. Banker, and illustrated by award-winning artist Sachin Nagar, this graphic novel adaptation of the Ramayana is like no other Ramayana you may have read or seen before.

The Original Ramayana Was Written Three Thousand Years Ago. Now, With Breathtaking Imagination And Brilliant Storytelling, Ashok K. Banker Has Recreated This Epic Tale For Modern Readers Everywhere. Sita Has Been Abducted By The Demonlord Ravana And Held Captive In The Island-Kingdom Of Lanka. Rama Is Now Faced With The Bitter Prospect Of A Final, Terrible War Against Ravana And His Rakshasa Hordes. Sita S Fate Hangs In The Balance While Rama S Armies Assemble On The Very Edge Of The Ocean. Using Only Their Wits And Bare Hands They Begin To Build A Bridge To The Island-Kingdom. But Time Is Rapidly Running Out, And The Journey To Lanka Appears Near-Impossible& At This Critical Moment Hanuman Attains A Magnificent Apotheosis. Transformed Into A Being With A Single-Minded Mission, He Prepares For A Terrifying Face-Off With Ravana, And Makes His Awesome Leap Across The Ocean To Rescue Sita. Will He Succeed In Saving Her Life And Averting The Final Battle? Surely A Lone Vanar Cannot Face The Crushing Might Of Lanka And Survive? But Then Hanuman Is No Ordinary Vanar...

Bharat. Son of Kaikeyi. Brother of Rama. Reluctant king of Kosala. Bharat’s carefree life in Kekeya is turned upside down by the death of his father Raja Dashratha and the exile of his brother and crown prince Rama. Untrained in statecraft and unsure of himself, Bharat begins his rule over Kosala by tackling an audacious rakshasa attack on Ayodhya. There’s more trouble brewing. As the magic that sustains the kingdom starts weakening and a drought looms over Kosala, Ayodhya’s citizens begin to disappear mysteriously. Ambitious aristocrats manipulate the inexperienced king to their ends, while fickle allies seize the opportunity to assert their independence. And unknown to Bharat, the Lord of Lanka has put a cunning plan into action that will break the back of Ayodhya’s resistance. Beset by challenges, will Bharat lose Ayodhya so early in his reign? Crackling with characters overlooked and forgotten by the Ramayana, The Warlord of Ayodhya is a thrilling spinoff by bestselling fantasy author Shatrujeet Nath. SHATRUJEET NATH is the creator of the runaway national bestselling series Vikramaditya Veergatha, and the upcoming alternative mythology series Warlord of Ayodhya. Described as “a new face to Indian mythology” by DNA, Shatrujeet writes for movies and web shows as well.

Adapted by Ashok K. Banker from his internationally best-selling Ramayana Series®, and magnificently illustrated by world-renowned comic book artist Enrique Alcatena, the graphic novels in this spectacular series unfold the Ramayana in a stunning visual style never seen before. Prince of Ayodhya: Volume 1, will transport you to a mesmerizing world in which Rama awakens…Ravana reveals himself…Vishwamitra appears … Manthara kills… Tataka is vanquished… and much, much more. Prepare yourself for an utterly unforgettable journey.

The Original Ramayana Was Written Three Thousand Years Ago. Now, With Breathtaking Imagination And Brilliant Storytelling, Ashok K. Banker Has Recreated This Epic Tale For Modern Readers Everywhere Rama Has Finally Thwarted The Demonlord Ravana And Quelled The Demon Invasion. He Is Wedded To The Enchanting Sita. But The Young Prince S Problems Are Far From Over. For He Has Been Challenged By Parshurama, The Axe-Wielding Brahmin Who Has Never Been Defeated. And Should He Survive This Confrontation, A Greater Crisis Awaits Him. He Must Prepare To Face Fourteen Years In Exile Deep In The Heart Of The Forest In The Tiny Settlement Of Chitrakut, Where He Will Be Pitted Against The Vengeful Survivors Of Ravana S Rakshasas.

The original Ramayana—a classic tale of war between absolute Good and Evil—was written 3,000 years ago by Valmiki, a reformed thief-turned-sage. Now, with breathtaking imagination, Indian novelist Ashok K. Banker has recreated this epic tale for modern readers everywhere. Rama, king-in-waiting, has crossed the ocean, and the great war has begun. Ravana, lord of demons, unleashes terrible sorcery to deal a crushing blow to Rama’s forces. Before they can recover, he sends forth a legion of warbred rakshasas more terrible than any seen before, and the soil of Lanka runs red with the blood of Rama’s warriors. Still, the brave vanars and bears rally and fight on, despite the formidable odds. The war descends into a brutal maelstrom as champions die and heroes sacrifice their lives for Rama’s cause. And then Ravana commits the most dreaded act of all: rather than surrender Sita, he executes her before Rama’s eyes. On this darkest day, it hardly seems to matter that Rama’s exile is ended, and that he is now free to return to his homeland to claim his rightful place—as King of Ayodhya.