Thursday, August 26, 2010

Batman Comics Writer Renovates India's Ancient Epic

A Scottish comic books writer is telling one of the world's oldest stories as a new-age, sci-fi mythical narrative. The animated television series and video game, the creators say, will be like a "Psychedelic Lord of the Rings with Star Wars technology."

Unlike the Greek tragedies, the West is less acquainted with India's ancient epics. But this may soon change for at least one tale called "Mahabharata" -- a poem of nearly two million words about gods and kings, power-hungry relatives, and a climactic 18 day war.

Grant Morrison, author of comics like Fantastic Four, Batman and Superman, along with Indian artist Mukesh Singh, are putting a high-voltage spin on the Sanskrit saga dated somewhere between 5000 B.C. and 300 B.C.

Full report here Huffington Post

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