Indrajal Comics #16

In a quiet corner of town, Henry stumbles upon a wave of advertisement bills plastered everywhere—so he takes matters into his own hands with a spray can and a cheeky slogan: "Post No Billz!" But when the bill poster retaliates with a personalized sign reading "Post No 'Post No Billz!' This Means You," Henry’s prank takes a turn he didn’t expect.

In "Our New Age," a two-page feature from Indrajal Comics #16 (1965), the curious mind explores how ancient thinkers like Eratosthenes and Aristotle first measured Earth’s girth using clever methods, from camel-days to stades. The piece then turns to the surprising resilience of life, highlighting how bacteria endure extreme conditions—from boiling springs to freezing depths and radiation levels that would destroy humans—raising questions about life beyond Earth.

In "Around the World With Kunju Pillay," script by Kavadi, the intrepid traveler journeys from Denmark to Stockholm, tracing a path through history and culture—visiting Hans Christian Andersen’s childhood home in Odense, the vibrant Tivoli Gardens, and the century-old Bdrottingholm Court Theatre. With new companions, Kunju sails through the Swedish archipelago, only to be caught in a storm that steers him toward Finland and the ancient Olavinlinna Castle.

In "The Diamond Cup," Jo Wells—wrongly dismissed as a delirious liar by the Explorer Club’s Lorgen—claims to have witnessed the legendary ceremonial cup of Alexander the Great during a fevered jungle trip. Driven by the need to prove his sanity, he hires a guide who betrays him, stealing the cup and framing him. The Phantom steps in, following the trail through perilous jungles and a tense chase, determined to uncover the truth and restore justice.

In "Guru's Club," Jo and her friends dive into a playful yet curious exploration of the natural world, asking questions that spark wonder—about monkeys, languages, the Sun’s heat, trees, and the essentials of life. Written with a light touch and illustrated with the clarity of early Indrajal Comics, the story turns everyday mysteries into a classroom of discovery.