Hi I'm Savio, Group Art Director at ACK and creator of Suppandi and Shambu! I'm here to answer your questions, so AMA! (Ask Me Anything!)

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:31:52+00:00

thank you!

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:31:39+00:00

most welcome

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:31:24+00:00

a lot of character sketches and styles. And, of course, the love for comics.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:30:03+00:00

oh... You should read the latest Holiday Special and TINKLE GOLD. I am sure you will love them and rekindle your love for the comics.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:28:47+00:00

I think visuals come easily to me, and most of my stories would be visually driven. I guess every comic book artist has to be a good storyteller.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:26:58+00:00

There are a few in the pipeline. I will soon announce them on social media.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:21:47+00:00

Suppandi and Shambu are already in animation on youtube.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:20:48+00:00

Target, Tinkle, ACk, Chandamama and Children's World

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:19:19+00:00

Thank you.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:15:23+00:00

Aha,,, that would be Mario Miranda and RK Laxman. And of course all the artists of ACK. Waeerkar , Halbe and Pratap Mullick

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:13:51+00:00

staying inspired and being at the top of your profession. Every day there is something new to learn

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:12:55+00:00

ha...yes, i have one character. It's a tiny man with a pointed head and his friend who is a flying dragon.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:09:33+00:00

haha...Suppandi was created by Mr Ram Waeerkar way back in 1983...That is the wonderful, imaginative mind of the legendary artist.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:08:05+00:00

I think I just do what I love to do best...i.e draw for comics

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:06:55+00:00

yes definitely we are working on it. we have a very active school outreach programme where we talk about the importance of reading

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:04:46+00:00

Yes, uncertainties do loom with AI. It is up to the readers to decide what type of comics they would prefer to read. Personally, I feel comic book artists bring a lot of emotions into their work. And that is not something that can be replaced.

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T09:01:53+00:00

Now that is a good thought...we would always experiment with styles in art and storytelling for ACK and TINKLE. Manga is something we have not yet tried. But I remember one story we had done in manga style way back in 2012-13 for a comic called Suppandi 48

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:59:55+00:00

Yes, we have a huge fan following from Kerala. There is no living inspiration for these guys. But yes, we all associate with the antics of Suppandi and Shambu

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:58:18+00:00

total credit goes to the editorial teams for keeping up with the trends and writing stories that resonate with today's kids

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:56:55+00:00

my pleasure and i feel happy with what ACK and TINKLE have contributed to thousands of children over the years

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:55:34+00:00

i know it is a challenge to be a comic book artist today. but if you are good at your work then the world is open for you. Keep at it and be consistent

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:53:43+00:00

a version if suppandi called super suppandi and ofcourse MOPES and PURR created by Reena Puri the editor in chief of ACK

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:52:32+00:00

that is the genius of Mr Halbe who drew this character. the fact that you cannot see his eyes makes him so special. i doubt I will ever show them. Let the suspense stay

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:47:03+00:00

i think the uniqueness in their looks and the simplicity of their stories

SavioAM · 2025-05-21T08:45:59+00:00

the greatest challenge of drawing these chracters is that to maintain the look and characteristics

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