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In this post-apocalyptic sci-fi story, humanity has been devastated by the bizarre, giant humanoids known as the Titans. Little is known about where they came from or why they are bent on consuming mankind. Seemingly unintelligent, they have roamed the world for years, killing everyone they see. For the past century, what's left of man has hidden in a giant, three-walled city. People believe their 100-metre-high walls will protect them from the Titans, but the sudden appearance of an immense Tit...

Releasedatum: 2022-11-30 € 1,49

When all hope seems lost, one Titan stands on the side of the humans and begins to hunt down its fellow Titans in Birth of a Monster, the second volume of the Attack on Titan manga series by Hajime Isayama. Summary of the Book Mankind has failed against the demonic Titans. These giants have all but annihilated most of the world’s population. The survivors built a great wall and lived in cities behind its defense. However, the Colossal Titan breached that wall, allowing other Titans to enter th...

Releasedatum: 2022-11-30 € 1,49

Oink! Oink!   Grab a fork and nab some pork! Garfield loves “the other white meat” in all its palate-pleasing permutations: breaded, barbecued, shredded, fried—even frozen (porksicles, anyone?). If you’re hungry for humor, satisfy your craving with this latest—and greatest—collection of comics.

Releasedatum: 2012-01-31 € 7,99

TALES OF DURGA Tales of the mother Goddess Goddess Durga is the fierce form of Devi who, as Shakti, is considered the personification of Universal energy. According to the Devi Bhagavata, the Universe is but Her manifestation. The worship of Durga is believed to be more than 4,000 years old in India. This Amar Chitra Katha is based on the Durga-Saptashati of the Markandeya Purana.

Releasedatum: 2011-08-29 € 1,49

MAHABHARATA - THE COMPLETE COLLECTION One of the greatest epics of all time The complete Amar Chitra Katha Mahabharatha set of 42 Comic book titles - 1348 Pages Mahabharata is the world's longest epic poem. In this complete original collector edition 3-volume set, the epic is narrated in its full glory over more than 1300 illustrated colorful pages of art in comic book format. Learn the deep rooted Indian Culture from the great epic in beautiful classic art. Volume 1: The Kuru Princes of Hastina...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-27 € 29,99

DASHA AVATAR The Ten Incarnations of Lord Vishnu In Puranic lore, Vishnu is the preserver of the universe and the cosmic order. The Dasha Avatar is the Puranic story of the ten incarnations of Vishnu who descends to the terrestrial world to establish stability and order, time and again. The avatars occur in a sequence ? the first was matsya or fish representing life in water, followed by kurma or turtle signifying life in water and on land, then varaha or boar alluding to terrestrial life and so...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-28 € 2,99

VALMIKI'S RAMAYANA The great Indian epic Valmiki's Ramayana is believed to be the first poetic work written in Sanskrit; it is, therefore, referred to as the Adikavya. It is said that Brahma assured Valmiki that "as long as the mountains stand and the rivers flow, so long shall the Ramayana be read by men." In the Puranas, Rama is described as an avatar of Vishnu, but Valmiki does not refer to him as God. The few verses which do so are considered interpolations. The Ramayana consists of 24,000 v...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-28 € 1,49

TULSIDAS The poet who wrote Ram-Charit-Manas The Ramayana, written in Sanskrit by Valmiki is considered to be the 'Adikavya', the first ever poem. Tulsidas rendered it into Hindi in the sixteenth century. But his 'Ramcharit-manas' differs from the original in many ways. It was written at a time when a very vast area of India was under Mughal rule. Amongst the Hindus, there were frequent controversies between the worshippers of Shiva, Vishnu and the Mother Goddess, and again between the worshippe...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-13 € 1,49

CHANAKYA The King Maker Chanakya lived about 2300 years ago, in Magadha that is Bihar today. Born in a family of educators, he was an ascetic with a vision. Chanakya's fame rests on his role as the chief advisor to Chandragupta Maurya who overthrew the ruling Nanda dynasty and laid the foundation of the great Mauryan Empire that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent. Striving to make Chandragupta's position secure in an unstable and dangerous time, Chanakya championed a policy of realpoliti...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

SHIVA PARVATI A story of divine love Only Sati could fulfill Shiva's exacting demands. As his companion she could match his ascetic ways as well as be a loving wife. Unfortunately, her happiness was overshadowed by an arrogant father. Sati countered Daksha's insensitivity with an immense, horrific sacrifice, which threw the universe into chaos and turmoil. As the heroine of this primeval romantic story she embodies the essence of a perfect spouse.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

THE GITA The Divine Song Gita, short for Bhagvad Gita , 'the Divine Song', is a philosophical dialogue in the Mahabharata . The setting is the start of a great war between the cousins, the Kauravas and Pandavas. Arjuna, the Pandava hero, finds himself facing his close kin, elders and teachers. The thought of piercing them with his arrows deeply disturbs him. Distraught, he breaks down, throws away his bow and declares he will not fight. It is Krishna's task to counsel his friend about life as we...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-26 € 1,49

BUDDHA The Enlightened One King Suddhodana was at his wit's end. He had surrounded his handsome young heir with comfort and riches, love and respect, but Prince Siddhartha was still not content. One night, he abandoned his family. He could sense it but he had to know it. Exchanging his royal robes for a begging bowl, he set out for an incredible journey fueled only by his passion for truth. From his comfortable palace to ultimately the shade of a tree, Siddhartha became the Buddha the wise , the...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-25 € 1,49

ASHOKA The Warrior Who Spoke of Peace A power-hungry warrior and a peace -loving-wife-could they ever tread together on the path of non-violence. Ashoka waged war after ruthless war, yet by the time his children grew up, he proudly saw them off as Buddhist missionaries. Read about the charmed life of this famous king of Magadha, who not only built a properous kingdom but spread the message of universal love.

Releasedatum: 2012-05-23 € 1,49

GHATOTKACHA The chivalrous demon Ghatotkacha was one of the finest characters in the Mahabharata - affectionate and kind, even though he was a Rakshasa. Perhaps that was because he was only half Rakshasa as the son of Bheema and the Rakshasi Hidimbaa. From his mother he learnt all the arts of the Rakshasas; from his father he inherited an affectionate and chivalrous temperament. He was an invaluable ally to the Pandavas in times of trouble - he appeared before them whenever they thought of him. ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-12 € 1,49

SATI AND SHIVA Perfection Rewarded Only Sati could fulfill Shiva's exacting demands. As his companion she could match his ascetic ways as well as be a loving wife. Unfortunately, her happiness was overshadowed by an arrogant father. Sati countered Daksha's insensitivity with an immense, horrific sacrifice, which threw the universe into chaos and turmoil. As the heroine of this primeval romantic story she embodies the essence of a perfect spouse.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

RAMA The Ideal Man Rama was happy living in the forest with his wife and brother. Palace intrigue may have forced his exile, but the next fourteen years promised to be quite pleasant. Suddenly, this idyllic life was thrown into turmoil. His beloved wife Sita was kidnapped! With unmatched skill as a warrior, Rama destroyed the ten-headed Ravana. And along the way, he won a host of very grateful friends.

Releasedatum: 2011-07-25 € 1,49

Konrad und Paul sind wieder da! Eine Hitzewelle im Mai lässt ohnehin den Testosteronpegel ansteigen und die Schwellkörper pulsieren, und gerade jetzt macht sich Paul im Auftrag seiner besorgten Mutter auf nach Frankfurt zu seiner Schwester Edeltraut, die, wie man hört, mit einem Tier von Mann verheiratet und im neunten Monat schwanger ist! Zu dritt in einer engen, schwülen Dachwohnung verliert man nach und nach die Nerven, denn wie nicht anders zu erwarten, passt der grunzgeile polnische Sch...

Releasedatum: 2014-03-07 € 9,99

RABINDRANATH TAGORE India's gentle torch bearer Rabindranath Tagore played a significant role in bringing about a new awakening in India in the latter half of the nineteenth century. His life and creative work provided the then Indian society with a purpose, direction and a programme. The impact of his personality transcended his native Bengal and came to be felt not only in other parts of India but also abroad. Tagore was a genius with a many-sided personality. He was a poet, novelist, dramatis...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-28 € 1,49

HEROES OF HAMPI The mythology of Kishkindha When the two warrior brothers, Hakka and Bukka, go hunting with their hounds on the banks of the river Pampa, or Tungabhadra, they do not expect the rabbit they are chasing to turn around and fight! Still less do they expect to find themselves spending the rest of the day, hearing stories about the land they are standing on. Stories about the gods and humans who inhabited it. Of the river Pampa who yearned to marry Shiva. Of  Vali, the insecure ki...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-28 € 1,49

ADI SHANKARA A light in the darkness Shankara's life may be compared to a brief, but brilliant flash of lightning that lit up many areas of darkness in the life of man. He had an intellect that probed fearlessly, a mind that questioned constantly and a heart that felt deeply. Out of these God-given gifts, in thirty-two years of tireless seeking, arose a great system of philosophy, Advaita and an inspiring body of devotional literature. Shankara travelled throughout India, preaching that the Self...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-26 € 1,49

PRAHLAD A tale of devotion from the Bhagawat Purana A demon performed severe penance and obtained a boon: "My death be not caused by man or beast, during day or night, indoors or outdoors." And using this power he conquered the gods. Prahlad, the demon's son was devoted to the protector god Vishnu and proclaimed the same even to his father. The demon was upset and tried various means to punish him. Prahlad believed that his god was everywhere. His father wanted to test if he was in the pillar, s...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-13 € 1,49

CHANDRAGUPTA MAURYA The determined prince Chandragupta succeeded in bringing together most of the Indian subcontinent. Chandergupta, the first Mauryan king and truly a conqueror, claimed decent from Shakya clan of Kshatriya. Haing defeated the Greek satrap in the Khyber mountains around 303 B.C. was crowned King at Taxila. As a result, Chandragupta is considered the first unifier of India and its first genuine emperor.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

INDRA AND VRITRA The Demon who terrorized the Gods Vritra, the invincible asura, was created by Sage Twashta to avenge the death of his son, Vishwarupa, who had been killed by Indra. There was no weapon in the arsenal of the gods that could stop Vritra as he went on a rampage. Indra and the gods appealed to Lord Vishnu for help. Vishnu told them that only a weapon made from the bones of Sage Dadhichi would kill Vritra. The battle between Vritra and Indra was first told in the Rigveda. The versio...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

HANUMAN TO THE RESCUE Hanuman brings the Sanjeevani He holds the sun captive ... for the hours of the night are critical to his mission.He spans an ocean to fulfill a promise.He moves a mountain to save a life.He is Hanuman. Known for his unshakable devotion to Ram of Ayodhya, Hanuman rises to the challenge of seeking the elusive medicinal herb, 'vishalya karani', which alone can save the life of Lakshman, the brother of Ram. Lakshman has been fatally wounded in the battle against Ravana, the ki...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

HANUMAN The epitome of devotion and courage Hanuman stands for extraordinary physical strength, courage and humility. Above all, he is known for his devotion to Rama. So, it was little wonder that Rama entrusted Hanuman with the task of carrying his message to Sita in Lanka. Again, it was Hanuman who brought him the life-giving Sanjeevani to revive his beloved brother Lakshmana who had been grievously injured on the battlefield. Even today, Hanuman is regarded as the epitome of unfaltering devot...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

ABHIMANYU Star-crossed prince Abhimanyu was the brave teen-age hero of the great Mahabharata war. He was son of Arjuna from his wife Subhadra who was Krishna's sister. Abhimanyu was thus heir to the best warrior qualities from two lines of heroes. Besides Krisha and Arjuna he was the only one who knew the way to break open the circular army formation. In a critical hour during the war, this teenager came forward to assault the Kauravas' circular formation. Much against the rules of war, the elde...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-10 € 1,49

MAHABHARATA One of the Greatest epics of all time. It all began with petty family jealousy. The Kaurava brothers tricked their Pandava cousins out of a kingdom, and even Lord Krishna could not stop the horror and bloodshed that followed. Veda Vyasa composed an epic poem, the longest in the world, to describe the events that unfolded. In this epic tale of superhuman heroes and gory action, Veda Vyasa explores human ambitions, relationships and conflicts to find the true purpose of life. Lord Kris...

Releasedatum: 2011-08-07 € 1,49

GANESHA Ganesha is revered by Hindus as the remover of obstacles . He is first and foremost an obedient son. Standing guard at his mother's door, this son of Parvati refuses to let anyone through. Even Lord Shiva is denied entry!  This confrontation between father and son has one beneficial outcome - the emergence of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom.

Releasedatum: 2011-07-26 € 1,49

Krishna is the most endearing divine hero of India in human form. Krishna's story is full of exciting events all through his life. Wicked men, women and creatures are often up against him but he defeats them all. Whether as a cowherd or as a prince he commands love as well as respect from all.  Kamsa imprisoned his sister Devaki and her husband Vasudeva because it was prophesied that one of their children would cause his death. He slew seven children born in captivity, but Krishna, the eigh...

Releasedatum: 2011-07-24 € 1,49

Since Kate Beaton appeared on the comics scene in 2007 her cartoons have become fan favourites and gathered an enormous following, appearing in the New Yorker , Harper and the LA Times , to name but a few. Her website, Hark! A Vagrant , receives an average of 1.2 million hits a month , 500 thousand of them unique. Why? Because she's not just making silly jokes. She's making jokes about everything we learned in school, and more. Praised for their expression, intelligence and comic timing, her car...

Releasedatum: 2020-05-28 Genre:Strips en stripromans € 6,99

Every significant Marvel Comics character, location, weapon, gadget, and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia. Packed full of incredible facts and stunning images, this authoritative encyclopedia contains more than 650 entries and features a foreword by the legendary comic book writer Roy Thomas. All of Marvel's iconic super heroes and villains are here, from Captain Marvel to Corvus Glaive and Iron Man to Gwenpool. Amazing vehicles are examined, such as the Avengers' Quinjets and S.H.I.E.L.D.'s H...

Releasedatum: 2017-09-07 Genre:Strips en stripromans € 11,99

'I still remember arriving in the city for the first time... It wasn't easy... But here, London, is my home.' Yumiko is a young Japanese woman who has made London her home. She has a job, a boyfriend; Japan seems far away. Then, out of the blue, her brother calls to tell her that her father has died in a mountaineering accident. Yumiko returns to Tokyo for the funeral and finds herself immersed in the rituals of Japanese life and death – and confronting a decision she hadn’t expected to have...

Releasedatum: 2014-02-13 Genre:Strips en stripromans € 6,99

HUNGRY MINDS Desperate times call for desperate pleasures! Garfield, the always-famished fat cat, will go to any means necessary to satisfy his humongous hunger. Join him on the prowl for food - and fun - in this all-new collection of comics.

Releasedatum: 2009-08-25 € 11,99

He's a simple cat. He enjoys long naps, big dinners, and watching Jon fall flat on his face. But whether he's setting a trap for the mailman, stalking the chips bag, or helping Jon discover his artistic side, Garfield knows what to do and he knows how to do it with style.

Releasedatum: 1991-09-24 € 9,99

FUNNY BEYOND WORDS!   Sometimes less is more (more or less), which is certainly the case in this unique GARFIELD book featuring comics without dialogue—though an occasional sound effect might “SPLUT” in your face! Filled with silly sight gags (out with the catcalls, in with the pratfalls), Garfield Left Speechless provides visual fun for everyone in a colorful collection with universal appeal.   Great for kids who can’t read yet. Even dogs will be drooling over it!

Releasedatum: 2012-03-06 € 7,99

CHANDRA SHEKHAR AZAD Freedom was his mission Chandra Shekhar was only a little boy when he ran away to Bombay in search of adventure. Little did he know how much he would get involved in the country's freedom struggle. Those were the days when the non-co operation movement had gathered immense momentum and it was in Varanasi that Chandra Shekhar first confronted British authority. After that there was no looking back. Assuming the surname 'Azad' he and his band of revolutionaries did much to awa...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 € 0,49

BAJI RAO 1 The warrior Peshwa As a military strategist and soldier, Peshwa Baji Rao I is one of the greatest names in Indian history. Some historians even rank this excellent warrior with Napoleon Bonaparte. For a man born in the peace-loving and exclusively religious Brahmin community, this is indeed a remarkable achievement. Whirlwind campaigns characterize his career. He went, he fought and he conquered without losing a single battle. His rivals, envious of his success and of the trust Shahu ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-27 € 0,49

BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR He dared to fight Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was born in 1891, in an 'untouchable' caste. He was a bright student in school and encouraged by his teachers. However he had to face insults from peers because of his social background. With persistence and help from some well- meaning people, he became the first matriculate from his community. He went on to study in University of Mumbai, Columbia University in New York and the London School of Economics obtaining multiple degrees includ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-26 € 0,49

SAMBHAJI Valiant son of Shivaji The entire Maratha kingdom was shocked when Sambhaji the son of Shivaji joined forces with the Mughal army, Shivaji's greatest foes. Sambhajii had had a tough childhood. His father was too busy to look after him, and his mother died when he was only two. The young Sambhaji's main support came from his grandmother. When she died, he was left bereft. To make matters worse, his step-mother was campaigning to make her own son the next ruler, trying to poison Shivaji's...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-22 € 0,49

SUBHADRA Beloved sister of Krishan and Balarama Balarama is sure that Duryodhana, the Kaurava prince, with his skill in wielding the mace will be the ideal husband for his sister, Subhadra. The princess, however, loses her heart to a handsome recluse who visits their palace. Little does she know that he is none other than the Pandava prince, Arjuna, and that he reciprocates her feelings. It is left to her other brother, Krishna, to understand the situation and solve the dilema.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-13 € 1,49

PAREEKSHIT Son of Abhimanyu Pareekshit, grandson ofArjuna, ascended the throne of Hastinapura the year in which Krishna left the earth for Vaikuntha. It was said to be the beginning of Kali Yuga. This Amar Chitra Katha tells the story of the curse which doomsPareekshit to die at the hands of the Serpent King,Takshaka, and how his son,Janamejaya, avenges his death.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-13 € 1,49

GANGA The divine beauty Ganga is a great river of India. She rises from the Himalayas, flows through the vast fertile plains of North India and pours into the Eastern seas. Great kingdoms arose on her banks. Ganga is considered sacred and a bath in her waters is supposed to lead to salvation. In the lower reaches Ganga is also called Bhagirathi - one brought down by Bhagiratha, an ancestor of Rama. The story of this descent of the Ganga occurs in the Ramayana and Mahabharata. It involves on one ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-12 € 1,49

PARASHURAMA Sixth incarnation of Vishnu It was a time when the earth was ravaged with violence and bloodshed. The Kshatriya kings had forgotten their duty to rule with compassion. Instead, they subdued the people by unleashing a reign of brutal terror. At such a time the sixth incarnation of Vishnu was born. Parashurama, axe-wielding warrior-saint, strode across the age to destroy evil and liberate good.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-12 € 1,49

SURYA How the Sun God was tamed In the Puranas, there are distinct and different scales in the hierarchy of deities. At the highest end of the spectrum, there is the Divine Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. Surya occupies a much lower position. In the Vedas, Surya holds an eminent rank. He is one of the triad of Gods - Agni, Vayu and Surya - next in importance only to Indra. Gayatri, the most sacred verse of the Rig Veda, which is repeated everyday by devout Hindus, is addressed to Surya...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

INDRA AND SHACHI The lord of heaven and his devoted wife The Indra of the Vedas is a very powerful king, the ruler of the heavens. But as we come to the epics, we find he becomes more and more human. He faces a number of problems, the type that mortal kings face on earth. He has many enemies who seek to usurp his kingdom. His wife is the beautiful Shachi. She is counted as one of the great women like Anasuya, Savitri, Arundhati and Sita, to whom the husband was the sole lord. By their love and d...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

TRIPURA The three impregnable cities of Maya The Devas and the Asuras or daityas are stepbrothers. They are the progeny of Aditi and Diti, the wives of sage Kashyapa. They are however always at war; the Puranas contain innumerable accounts of the battles between them. The Asuras propitiate the gods to gain boons and become powerful. When they misuse the power they so gain, they meet their end sometimes at the hands of the very same gods they have propitiated and the Devas emerge victorious. Our ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

THE LORD OF LANKA The rise and fall of a demon king Ambition and arrogance - these were to be the cause of Ravana's downfall. Blessed by both Brahma the creator and Shiva the destroyer, the powerful ruler of Lanka could have enjoyed fame and respect had he only reined in his arrogance. It was left to Vishnu the preserver to find a way to curb Ravana. In the process, there unfolded one of the world's most beautiful romantic sagas - the story of Rama's love for his devoted Sita.

Releasedatum: 2011-09-12 € 1,49

THE SONS OF RAMA Luv and Kush - The invincible twins Rama as king affirmed - " To make the people happy, I could give up anything - love, pleasure and even Sita." So, when whispers doubting Sita's chastity in Ravana's captivity, came to Rama he sent away the pregnant Sita. She was given refuge by sage Valmiki, author of the 'Ramayana'. There she gave birth to twin sons who were named Kush and Luv. Valmiki trained them into martial arts as well as recital of Ramayana. Rama pined for Sita, even as...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

MIRABAI She gave her heart to Krishna Mira was a princess of a small kingdom in Rajasthan. From childhood she was devoted to Krishna. She was married queen into the royal house of Chittor. Though the family deity was goddess Durga, she continued to worship and sing of Krishna. Her songs of devotion to Krishna became popular and she came to be called a saint. She declared that she was married to Krishna. When her husband the king died, she refused to be 'sati' or the wife that climbs the funeral ...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-11 € 1,49

KARNA Brave, generous, ill-fated prince Karna is the tragic hero of the Mahabharata. Born as a gift of the sun-god to maiden Kunti, he was abandoned by her. Found and brought up by a charioteer couple, he was denied the class that his mother's other sons, the Pandavas, belonged to. He achieved proficiency in archery, only to be cursed that on account of his 'lower' class, he would forget his skills at the most crucial point in the battle. Karna was rejected as contesting suitor for Draupadi, for...

Releasedatum: 2011-09-10 € 1,49