Celebrating 50 Years of Mumbai High: Amar Chitra Katha Launches ‘The Energy Superhero’ Graphic Novel
In a unique storytelling venture, Amar Chitra Katha, a legendary and beloved Indian comic series, in collaboration with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has unveiled a special edition graphic novel titled The Energy Superhero. This collaboration brings to life the extraordinary journey of India’s “energy soldiers” in a format designed to inspire and educate the nation’s youth.
Created to mark the golden jubilee of the discovery of the Mumbai High oilfield, the comic reimagines ONGC’s professionals as modern-day heroes on a critical mission. Through vibrant illustrations and relatable storytelling, it simplifies the entire energy value chain, from exploration and drilling to refining and transportation, illustrating how this hidden resource ultimately fuels and lights up homes across India.
The comic invites readers to join a group of curious children, Anne, Gaganjeet, Bhavani, and Arko on a field trip to the Subir Raha Oil Museum. This narrative device effortlessly transports the audience into the fascinating world of energy, where complex industrial processes are reimagined with creative genius. Within its pages, the vast Mumbai High oilfield becomes a sprawling adventure map waiting to be decoded. The science of seismic surveys is transformed into a gripping detective mission, searching for clues hidden deep beneath the Earth’s crust. Massive drilling rigs, especially the legendary Sagar Samrat, are depicted with awe, feeling like they belong in a sci-fi epic.
Perhaps the comic’s most significant leap is its focus on people. For years, ONGC has been known as India’s energy lifeline. “The Energy Superhero” reveals the faces behind the success, the explorers interpreting geological data, geologists braving remote terrains, drillers mastering monumental machinery, and community champions working in rain and shine. A key character, Chutki, introduces ONGC’s green energy initiatives and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs, embedding a crucial modern message that true energy is also about empathy and responsibility towards the planet and its people.
Ensuring wide accessibility, a digital version of The Energy Superhero is available to read for free on the Amar Chitra Katha app. This initiative aims to spark curiosity and awareness about geosciences, engineering, and environmental stewardship among children and students across India.
This collaboration stands as a creative bridge between a foundational national enterprise and the citizens it serves, particularly the next generation. It is both a tribute to the unsung contributors to India’s energy security and an invitation to young minds to explore the possibilities within this vital field.