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Issue Details

Issue #4
Published October 2006
Cover Price $2.99
Pages 36
Editing Gotham Chopra (Editor in Chief)
Notes Devi is the fictional character created by Virgin Comics, as part of their debut Shakti line, which focuses on Hindu tradition. Created by Shekhar Kapur.

Cover Details - "Prarambh"

Genre Mythology; Supernatural
Pencils Mukesh Singh
Inks Mukesh Singh
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Notes Devi is the fictional character created by Virgin Comics, as part of their debut Shakti line, which focuses on Hindu tradition. Created by Shekhar Kapur.

1 page Devi credits "Title page"

Pencils Mukesh Singh
Colors Page colors
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Notes Creator credits and indicia information. Page is split in two: left side has all credits with reversed type on black; right side is a detailed pencilled sketch of Devi on a red background.

23 page Devi story "Prarambh"

Characters Rahul Singh; Kratha; Iyam; Tara Mehta; Amara; Agantuk; Swamji
Synopsis Torn from the Devi ritual before it is complete, Maya must use her untrained powers in order to defend herself against the Apsara assassin, Kratha. Meanwhile, inspector Rahul Singh uncovers the secrets of Sitapur, makes the acquaintaince of true evil, and comes face-to-face with the woman who will change his life forever.
Genre Mythology; Supernatural
Script Samit Basu
Pencils Mukesh Singh
Inks Mukesh Singh
Colors Nanjan J
Letters Nilesh S. Mahadik
Editing MacKenzie Cadenhead (Editor); Mahesh Kamath (Assistant Editor)
Reprinted in Devi (Virgin, 2007 series) #1

1 page Devi illustration

Synopsis Mukesh Singh discusses his challenge to bring an Indian Goddess into the here and now.
Script Mukesh Singh
Pencils Mukesh Singh
Inks Mukesh Singh
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Notes Page contains sixteen images from Singh's portfolio.

1 page Virulants promo (ad from the publisher) "The Asura Analogues"

Synopsis Chopra discusses the newest addition to the Virgin Comics line of titles. This story apparently involves a post-9/11 story that pits a crew of American soldiers and their regional allied forces against a demonic fusion of terrorists and vampires wandering the hidden planes and caves of Afghanistan.
Genre Horror; Military
Script Gotham Chopra
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1 page Ramayan 3392 A.D. promo (ad from the publisher) "Ramayan 3392 A.D."

Synopsis Chopra introduces Ramayan to the comics world.
Genre Mythology; Supernatural
Script Gotham Chopra
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1 page John Woo promo (ad from the publisher) "Director's Cut"

Synopsis Chopra introduces the collaboration with John Woo for the Virgin Comics' "Director's Cut" line of comics.
Genre Crime
Script Gotham Chopra
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Notes Launch date: October 2006.

6 page promo (ad from the publisher) "Promotional Advertisements"

Notes The Sadhu #4 (comic book, Virgin Comics); Snake Woman #4 (comic book, Virgin Comics); 7 Brothers #1 (comic book, Virgin Comics); Walk In #1 (comic book, Virgin Comics); Ramayan 3392 A.D. #2 (comic book, Virgin Comics); Devi #5 (comic book, Virgin Comics)

1 page (backcovers) *do not use* / *please fix* "Experience the Unknown"

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Notes Black cover featuring a prominent display of the Virgin Comics logo, their web address and UPC code.