Amar Chitra Katha #115

In "Pareekshit," the fate of a king is sealed when a rash insult to Shringi triggers a deadly curse: Pareekshit will die by the hand of Takshaka, the Serpent King. The story unfolds with the tragic consequences of that curse and the fiery vengeance of his son, Janamejaya, whose wrath threatens to extinguish all serpents. Written by B. R. Bhagwat and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Prabhakar Khanolkar—whose work spans pencils, inks, colors, and letters—this tale from Amar Chitra Katha #115 (1976, 2.50 INR) is a gripping retelling of a pivotal episode from the Mahabharata, with a striking cover by C. M. Vitankar.