Biff Bam Pow Comics

Now here’s one of the more interesting comic books that I’ve recently read. Project: Kalki is one of the most sinister comic books that I’ve read in a very long time.

***SPOILER ALERT***

The back page will tell you that “a determined archeologist has discovered the remains of the ancient Indian god Rama”, and that “the joy of this discovery was short lived as a sinister, mysterious party swiftly steals the remains”. But that’s just the beginning. “Now, in a secret lab in India, an ambitious geneticist, determined to successfully clone a human being, has been charged with reincarnating Rama from his mythic DNA”…

So a pretty good setup for a storyline, you might be thinking. And you’d be completely right.

Arjun Gaind has managed to craft an incredibly eerie tale, with some truly shiver inducing moments showcased by Vivek Shinde’s bleak (but brilliant) artwork.

When I picked this book up, I was expecting it to be much like Fire and Brimstone issue one. A good cover (from Mukesh Singh), but lacking in substance. How wrong was I. The cover completely pales in comparison with the comic itself.

Pete’s Score: 4 out of 5
(recommended for all - a very good read)