Now, A Comic Book On Dravid's Life

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    • Publish Date: Jan 11 2018 12:15PM
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    • Updated Date: Jan 12 2018 12:36PM
Now, A Comic Book On Dravid's Life

Imagine a diminutive Sunil Gavaskar, with a big fist, portrayed as a 'supersleuth' taking down a terrorist gang. Action King Kapil, Superman Sachin, Batman Dhoni, Ironman Kohli, Gayle the Hulk --- cartoons and illustrations of legendary cricketers have always appealed to youngsters across generations.

While Indian cricketers have been worshipped as demigods by fans, there are a few cricket aficionados who have taken it a step further, portraying the stars as superheroes in comic books. Autobiographies of legendary sportsmen are nothing new, but in recent times cricket comic series have captured the imagination of sports lovers and cricketers themselves. With a portion of his autobiography, 'Playing It My Way', soon to be released as a comic, Tendulkar will soon make his debut in the toon world.

And Rahul Dravid is the latest addition to the list of comic heroes. Dindigul-based KS Divakar, 23, has come up with a comic book 'The Wall', which will be launched online on January 11 at www.sportwalk.com, when the legendary batsman and current India U19 coach turns 45. The comic will feature 15 important incidents in Dravid's life and career.

It's been more than three decades since a comic book on Gavaskar — 'Sunny The Supersleuth' — came out. Former India cricketer Dilip Vengsarkar still remembers 'Superhero Sunny' vividly. "Kids loved reading it, and got hooked to it and the sport. That's one way to inspire the next generation of youngsters," says Vengsarkar.

Former first-class cricketer and renowned author V Ramnarayan says cricketers are ideal superheroes. "I feel children see cricketers as role models. Such books should portray the travails of the cricketer through his journey to the top. It should act as a piece of inspiration to the children who read it," says the 70-year-old.


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Ishita Singh MOUNT CARMEL SCHOOL(DWARKA)

Rahul Dravid is a superb circket player without whom we can''t imgaine test matches and also a very humble person. He has done a lot for the country and deserves all respect from us for his contribution. He indeed is a super hero for all the children out there.

kaushyik Velammal Matric Hr Sec School ..

Really it good

kaushyik Velammal Matric Hr Sec School ..

*is good

Aditya Arun Gouda Amara Jyothi Public School

Yes, it’s a pretty good way to understand Rahul Dravid with the help of comics instead of going through websites.

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