4104 - The Escape
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
escription This comic adapts the tense episode where the Pandava brothers and Draupadi are confined in the infamous wax palace by their cousin Duryodhana, who plots to burn them alive. Through bravery and divine aid, they narrowly escape the inferno, reinforcing their unity and tying them further into the epic struggle that follows. Keywords Wax Palace Mahābhārata episode Pandavas & Draupadi Duryodhana’s conspiracy Escape from fire Divine intervention Draupadi’s devotion Courage & loyalty Amar Chitra Katha #343 Keywords Wax Palace Mahābhārata episode Pandavas & Draupadi Duryodhana’s conspiracy Escape from fire Divine intervention Draupadi’s devotion Courage & loyalty Amar Chitra Katha #343 Ideal for Young readers and teens exploring the Mahābhārata in bite-sized graphic form Fans of mythology, high-stakes adventure, and dramatic rescues Classroom or family reading sessions on Indian epics Age Group 8 – 14 years, though enjoyable for all readers who like mythic storytelling. Theme Betrayal vs loyalty – the hateful plot against the Pandavas Miraculous survival – escaping certain death through divine help Unity & family bonds – Pandavas’ solidarity under crisis Dharma & justice – moral order restored through adversity Tone Suspenseful & dramatic – high tension as the palace burns Heroic & emotive – valor and family devotion highlighted Mythological & reverent – faithful to the epic’s spiritual undertones Visual & cinematic – explosive imagery and impactful pacing Book Type Single-issue, illustrated comic in full color Part of the Mahābhārata graphic series (#343), written and illustrated in classic ACK style Length 32 pages