Once upon a time, in a bustling city in India, there was a boy named Aditya. He was like any other teenager, spending most of his time on Instagram and watching funny videos on YouTube reels. Aditya had never really experienced comics since they had been overshadowed by the digital world.Aditya’s father, Sanjeev, cherished his own childhood memories of reading comics. He remembered how comics helped him imagine to visualise exciting adventures. Sanjeev wanted to share this wonderful world of comics with his son, to bridge the gap between their generations and inspire a sense of wonder.
One lazy Sunday afternoon, Sanjeev decided it was time to introduce Aditya to the magic of comic books. He called Aditya over to a cozy corner in their living room where his collection of well-loved comics lay waiting, waiting to be rediscovered. There were piles of Phantom, Mandrake, Tin Tin and Asterix.
“Son, did you know that before Instagram and YouTube reels, there was a different way to tell stories? Comics used colorful pictures and words to bring amazing adventures to life,” Sanjeev began, his eyes shining with excitement.
Aditya listened carefully as his father described the fascinating tales that unfolded within the pages of comics. Sanjeev explained how comics encouraged readers to use their imagination, filling in the gaps between pictures with their own ideas and images.
However, as the evening passed and the sun set, Aditya wondered why mindless videos on Instagram and YouTube reels were so popular. He asked his father, “Papa, while comics sound interesting, why do people prefer mindless videos that don’t require us to imagine or visualize anything?”
Sanjeev smiled sadly but spoke with conviction. “My dear son, while videos on Instagram and YouTube reels can make us laugh, they often lack the depth and thoughtfulness that comics have. Comics make us actively participate by using our imagination. They take us on journeys beyond what we see, and that’s something mindless videos can’t provide.”
