4108 - Kumanan
Author: Amar Chitra Katha
Description The comic portrays King Kumanan, a generous and cultured monarch of Mudiramalai (modern Coimbatore) during the Sangam period. Rather than war, he cherishes poetry and patronizes poets like Perunchithiranar and Perunthalaichathanar. Even after being dethroned by his brother Ilankumanan, he remains nobly devoted to art and generosity Keywords Kumanan Sangam Age Generous Tamil king Mudiramalai Poetry patron Tamil literature Perunchithiranar, Perunthalaichathanar Cultural ruler Amar Chitra Katha #820 (#280) Ideal for Young readers interested in historic Tamil culture Fans of literature-themed biographies Those curious about poetry, cultural patronage, and lesser-known Indian kings Age Group 6 – 12 years, though anyone drawn to classic stories about artistry and kindness will enjoy it . Theme Arts & culture – celebrating poetry over conquest Generosity & humility – a ruler's noble traits Loss & legacy – dignity held even in adversity Tamil/Sangam heritage – preserving early literary traditions Tone Reflective & respectful – gentle admiration for the king’s love of poetry Inspirational – showing cultural leadership as a form of heroism Cultural & historical – setting rooted in Sangam-era Tamil Nadu Nostalgic & educational – invoking pride in ancient literary heritage Book Type Single-issue, full-color illustrated comic (Amar Chitra Katha #820) Scripted by H. Atmaram, art by Dilip Kadam and Souren Roy, edited by Anant Pai Length 32 pages, the standard format for single-issue ACK comics .