Indrajal Comics #15

In "Our New Age," a two-page non-fiction feature from Indrajal Comics #15 (1965), the story explores how rising population and the need for mineral resources are driving human expansion into remote permafrost regions—bringing with them unique environmental challenges. The second page examines global weather patterns, highlighting how weather-prediction computers are now processing data from diverse sources across the planet.

In 1965, Kunju Pillay shares the story of his journey through West Germany, invited by Professor Gertrude Klein of the University of Munich to speak at youth club meetings. From Berlin to Frankfurt and Mainz, he traces the legacy of Gutenberg’s printing press, then stands in awe before Cologne’s cathedral, before finding rest at the Stahleck Castle youth hostel along the Rhine—his travels culminating in Hamburg after passing through Hanover.

In the jungles of a forgotten frontier, a mysterious spy known as Dr. Heg infiltrates the Jungle Patrol under the guise of a historian, hunting for the identity of the legendary Commander—lost to history for 300 years. With the help of the flamboyant entertainer Jade and the cunning Lieutenant Smyth, he uncovers a trail of secret messages left by the Phantom, leading to a hidden tunnel and a long-sealed safe. But when Heg uses the Phantom’s own methods to issue fake orders and dismantle the Patrol, the real threat emerges: an invasion poised to strike. The Phantom, aware of the deception, races to stop it before the jungle’s last defense is broken.

A look at India’s military honors, this two-page feature in Indrajal Comics #15 (1965) details the Vishisht Seva Medal, instituted on Republic Day, 1960, along with the Army, Navy, and Air Force Medals—each recognizing distinguished service with a proud history and distinct design.