The Lord of Lanka
Amar Chitra Katha Comic Books Series
The story of Rama has no historical foundation, yet the poem is part of Hindu life. Rama's victory over Ravana (the lord of Lanka), symbolising the good, is celebrated all over India during the Dussera festival.
Sumali, a Rakshasa King, comes from the netherworld to the world of men in search of a groom for his daughter, Kaikesi. Impressed by the mighty Kubera, son of Vishrava, he argues that if his daughter were to marry Vishrava, she would have sons as mighty as Kubera. Kaikesi marries Vishrava, but is fated to beget Rakshasa children, the eldest of whom is Ravana. Urged by his ambitious mother, Ravana puts forward his claim to be the Lord of Lanka. Thereafter follows a number of adventures, ultimately leading to the siege of Lanka by Rama.