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Bollywood actor John Abraham is set to launch the comic book adaptation of "Lakadbaggha", a unique vigilante film about animal protection. The graphic novel, created by filmmaker Anshuman Jha and illustrated by Brittain Peck, follows the story of Arjun Bakshi, a martial arts trainer who becomes a hero fighting illegal animal trade. Published by Om Books International, the comic aims to inspire young readers about animal welfare and social justice. The project represents a creative crossover between cinema, comics, and animal advocacy.

Key Points: John Abraham Launches Lakadbaggha Comic Book Vigilante Story

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  • Comic explores vigilante hero fighting illegal wildlife trade
  • Anshuman Jha and Brittain Peck collaborate on innovative storytelling
  • Inspired by childhood comic book memories and animal advocacy
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John Abraham to launch comic book adaptation of animal lover vigilante film 'Lakadbaggha'

Bollywood star John Abraham supports Anshuman Jha's comic book adaptation featuring an animal lover vigilante's thrilling mission

"If you harm animals or nature, Arjun Bakshi is coming for you - Anshuman Jha"

Mumbai, May 24

Bollywood star and ardent animal lover John Abraham has been brought on board to launch “Lakadbaggha: The Prologue”, a comic book adaptation of the 2023 vigilante action film “Lakadbaggha”, starring Anshuman Jha.

The comic book will be launched in Mumbai on May 26 in the presence of the creators, the special cast of the franchise including Ridhi Dogra. Om Books International & First Ray Films announced the launch of the graphic novel written by acclaimed actor-filmmaker Anshuman Jha and illustrated by American Comic book artist Brittain Peck.

Anshuman said: "I grew up as a kid in Allahabad reading Chacha Choudhary, Nagraj & Tintin. I was also blessed to have been exposed to animals & nature - with my heart always deeply rooting for them. I always dreamt of a hero who would fight for the voiceless — not just on screen, but off the pages too.”

He said that “Lakadbaggha: The Prologue” is the beginning of that dream being realized.

“And now, I dream bigger — to build on this animal lover vigilante universe that fiercely protects the planet. If you harm animals or nature, Arjun Bakshi is coming for you — in comics, in cinema, in spirit.”

Brittain Peck added: "I'm honored and thrilled to be partnering with Anshuman to bring Arjun Bakshi to the pages of a comic book based on a film I deeply admire. Anshuman is an inspiring creative mind to work with, and I can't thank him enough for his trust on this passion project.

“When I was a kid, one of my favorite places to be was Acme Comics, a comic book shop right at the edge of where my parents would allow me to ride my bike. I spent hours combing through any comics that I can find, always looking for the types of characters and stories I could imagine myself being like.”

“Arjun Bakshi's story and passion for protecting those less fortunate is one that I wish I had found when I was a kid, which makes me all the more excited to create Arjun as a comic hero for kids to read today," Peck added.

Talking about the film, “Lakadbaggha” is directed by Victor Mukherjee. It stars Anshuman Jha, Riddhi Dogra, Paresh Pahuja and Milind Soman. The film follows

Arjun Bakshi, a martial arts trainer and animal lover, becomes a vigilante after his dog Shanku goes missing. During the hunt, Arjun comes across an Indian black-striped hyena and learns about an illegal animal trade in Kolkata led by Aryan, the brother of Crime Branch officer Akshara D'Souza.

“Lakadbaggha: The Prologue” is published by Om Books International.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
Finally some original Indian superhero content! We've had enough of Marvel/DC clones. The animal protection angle is unique and much needed in our country. Hope this inspires more such desi comics. John Abraham's involvement gives it star power too! ✨
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Priya M.
Saw the movie last year and loved the concept! Though the execution could have been better. Excited for the comic adaptation - the visual medium might do more justice to the vigilante concept. Also great to see Indian creators collaborating with international artists.
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Arjun S.
As a comic book collector, I'm cautiously optimistic. Many Indian comics promise big but deliver mediocre artwork and storytelling. Hope this doesn't turn out to be just another celebrity vanity project. That said, the animal rights message is commendable.
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Neha T.
The mention of Chacha Choudhary and Nagraj brought back childhood memories! 😊 It's heartwarming to see our film industry embracing comics. Hope schools and libraries will stock this - our kids need more Indian heroes to look up to, especially ones with meaningful causes.
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Vikram J.
Interesting concept but I hope they don't make it too preachy. Action + social message is good, but entertainment value shouldn't be compromised. The film had potential but suffered from pacing issues. Maybe the comic format will work better for this story.

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