Amar Chitra Katha #42
In "Parashurama," the legendary warrior is born from divine wrath when Kartavirya Arjuna’s tyranny draws the ire of the gods. Granted the mighty axe Parashu by Shiva, he becomes a force of retribution after his father Jamadagni is slain. With the weight of vengeance driving him, Parashurama embarks on a relentless campaign to purge the Kshatriya class from the earth. Written by Kamala Chandrakant and illustrated entirely by Madhu Powle—pencils, inks, colors, and letters—this 1973 Amar Chitra Katha classic captures a pivotal myth with striking visual storytelling. The cover by Madhu Powle sets the tone for a tale of power, duty, and the cost of justice.
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Kartavirya Arjuna displeases the gods with his evil deeds. Vishnu is reborn as Rama to punish him. He is granted the mighty axe, Parashu, by Shiva and is called Parashurama from then on. When Kartavirya Arjuna steals Jamadagni's sacred cow, Parashurama kills Kartavirya Arjuna. The sons of Kartavirya Arjuna kill Jamadagni in response. Parashurama then sets out on a deadly mission of killing every Kshatriya on earth. After twenty one generations of killing, the spirit of Richika appeals to Parashurama to stop. Parashurama gives all his weapons to Drona and retires to the mountains.
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