Amar Chitra Katha #555

Name: Amar Chitra Katha #555
Brand: India Book House

Jan 2001 · India Book House · 25.00 INR

“True Friendship”

In "True Friendship," a poignant tale from Amar Chitra Katha #555, the King of Varanasi, obsessed with hunting, has driven all the deer into his gardens—until one Banyan deer volunteers to be the king’s final prey. Written by Anant Pai and brought to life with heartfelt art by Jeffrey Fowler, this story explores compassion and sacrifice through a quiet act of courage. The cover, also by Fowler, captures the moment with gentle, evocative detail.

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writer Anant Pai · artist, inker, colorist, letterer Jeffrey Fowler · cover Jeffrey Fowler

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Full credits

writer Anant Pai

artist, inker, colorist, letterer Jeffrey Fowler

cover pencils, inks Jeffrey Fowler

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The King of Varanasi liked to hunt deer so much that the villager drove all the deer into his gardens for him to kill at his leisure. The Banyan deer offers himself up to the king. Moved by his sacrifice, the king spares all the animals in the forest.

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