Updated April 13, 2021
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Zindagi #10 "CARETAKERS"
Created, Written and Illustrated by Ken Bouthillier.
Edited by Michael Waggoner and Jatinder Ghataora.
Published April 12, 2021. Digital copy is available at Drivethrucomics.com.
The journey comes to an end in the series finale, CARETAKERS. A hero fulfills his destiny and earns his place with the gods. On Earth, three souls are revealed as the key to the end of the Kali Yuga -- and the beginning of a Golden Age for humanity. And, as she finds renewed purpose in her existence, Zindagi takes her place in history, and legend, 4.5 billion years in Earth’s past. Along for the ride – Rudra, Ganesh, Mooshak, Ayahuasca and others, as well as the triumphant return of the Guardians of Living Worlds.
48 pages in living color. Available Digitally at Drivethrucomics.com. Signed hard copies are available. Contact Ken by Messaging or by Email.
Zindagi #10 "CARETAKERS"
Created, Written and Illustrated by Ken Bouthillier.
Edited by Michael Waggoner and Jatinder Ghataora.
Published April 12, 2021. Digital copy is available at Drivethrucomics.com.
The journey comes to an end in the series finale, CARETAKERS. A hero fulfills his destiny and earns his place with the gods. On Earth, three souls are revealed as the key to the end of the Kali Yuga -- and the beginning of a Golden Age for humanity. And, as she finds renewed purpose in her existence, Zindagi takes her place in history, and legend, 4.5 billion years in Earth’s past. Along for the ride – Rudra, Ganesh, Mooshak, Ayahuasca and others, as well as the triumphant return of the Guardians of Living Worlds.
48 pages in living color. Available Digitally at Drivethrucomics.com. Signed hard copies are available. Contact Ken by Messaging or by Email.
Robolords #6 "Advent Finale"
Created, Written and Illustrated by Jim Gullett.
Edited by Ken Bouthillier.
Published April 12, 2021. Digital copy is available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com.
Gage’s journey comes to a head, as he fulfils his destiny among the ROBORLORDS, in the epic conclusion to ADVENT.
The Harvest #5 "Arrival"
Created, Story and Illustrated by Ed Stover.
Written by Ed Stover and Ken Bouthillier
Edited by Ken Bouthillier.
Published April 12, 2021. Digital copy is available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com.
Help arrives in the form of a mysterious stranger, as the fairgrounds are bathed in blood. Can the creature be stopped in time?
Created, Story and Illustrated by Ed Stover.
Written by Ed Stover and Ken Bouthillier
Edited by Ken Bouthillier.
Published April 12, 2021. Digital copy is available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com.
Help arrives in the form of a mysterious stranger, as the fairgrounds are bathed in blood. Can the creature be stopped in time?
THE HARVEST #1b "It Begins..."
Published January 7, 2021. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com.
Due to huge hardcopy demands, and the fact that his debut comic sold out quickly, Ed is reprinting the first issue of his very popular comic, The Harvest. Digital copies are still free. If you'd like a signed hardcopy from creator Ed Stover, contact us at ken_bouthillier@yahoo.com.
Originally Published June 6, 2020. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com.
Story and illustration by Ed Stover.
Edits and letters by Ken Bouthillier.
Continuing our goal of publishing original Indie content, which is off the beaten path, different from anything else out there. Proud to present Ed Stover's horror entry to the Zindagi banner . A family farm in New England becomes the epicenter for a dark nightmare to come...
"And the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels." --Matthew 13:39
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THE HARVEST #4 "Pure Evil"
Published December 22, 2020. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com. Story and illustration by Ed Stover. Written by Ed Stover and Ken Bouthillier. Edits and letters by Ken Bouthillier. The savage creature continues its massacre across the world. There are among us, however, beings who may be able to help end the slaughter. Can they change the course of THE HARVEST in time?! You have to read it to find out! Continue the pursuit in Ed Stover’s The Harvest: Chapter 4: “Pure Evil.” "There is always opportunity for Evil to take root." --Chinese Proverb |
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THE HARVEST #3 "Revelation" Published November 4, 2020. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com. Story and illustration by Ed Stover. Edits and letters by Ken Bouthillier. The HARVEST moves forward, with part three of Ed Stover's epic story. The investigation of the horrific attacks in town remain unsolved, while Chris Fulner is trapped in the psychiatric ward of the local hospital. As the carnage continues, the story takes an unexpected turn. Continue the journey with The Harvest chapter 3, "REVELATION." "And when they have finished their testimony, the beast that rises from the bottomless pit, will make war on them and conquer them and kill them all." --Revelation 11:7 |
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ROBOLORDS #5
Published November 4, 2020. Digital copy is available for FREE at Drivethrucomics.com. Story, letters and illustration by Jim Gullett. Edited by Ken Bouthillier. Cecile Gage trades his soul for circuitry to save the world...and there's no turning back...Don't miss this next to last chapter of Jim Gullet's epic story! From the MRC BLOG: Indie Comics Roundup! November 20, 2020: "Again, followers of this blog will know that I am a huge fan of Jim Gullet’s comic book creations. Here, published for *free* by Ken Bouthillier’s “Zindagi Comix” imprint, are the two latest chapters of Jim Gullet’s rockingly gonzo futuristic saga! Issue 5 ends with a “To be Concluded” caption, so it looks like the Advent storyline is about to wrap up! Within these brief, power-packed, breakneck-speed pages is some of the purest underground energy you are likely to find in modern day comics, people! And…the digital copies are free!" |
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The Jim Gullett Omnibus
Published September 11, 2020. Digital copy is available free at Drivethrucomics.com. Click on cover for Drivethrucomics. Click here for Amazon. We invite you to visit the imagination of Jim Gullett. The creator, writer and illustrator of the popular Indie comic book, "Robolords," Jim has had a facinating journey developing characters and ideas from his original underground comix work in the early 2000s. This book collects his work from 2010 - 2014, ranging from topics as diverse as political satire, societal dogma, visionary artwork and much more. His original web-comic series, Ziff, is prominently featured, and we get to see the origin of concepts that eventually led to his modern Robolords story. For those readers who are not familiar with Jim's work, you are in for a treat. Sit back and get yourself ready for an incredible trip...into the unique mind of Jim Gullett. Written and illustrated by Jim Gullet. Edited by Ken Bouthillier. Foreword by Zindagi Comix Publisher, Ken Bouthillier. |
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ROBOLORDS #4 Published September 11, 2020. Digital copy is available for FREE at Drivethrucomics.com. Story, letters and illustration by Jim Gullett. Edited by Ken Bouthillier. The Advent of the Robolords continues in ROBOLORDS v2 #4. Just when you think it can't get any crazier, backup arrives for the team. This is the best chapter yet of this breakneck blast of a series! |
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Zindagi: The Collection
Published September 1, 2020. Digital copy is available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com. Click on cover for Drivethrucomics. Click here for Amazon Print on Demand: Collecting Zindagi chapters 1-9, and the Hindi version of Chapter 7, 158 pages including tons of bonus material. Our story begins in 2019, where fires burn out of control the world over. In Brazil a journalist visits his dying grandfather, a Shaman, and is told a fantastic tale of human civil war in deep space, ancient caretakers of the cosmos, and the path of an artificial life form destined to become the spiritual center of Earth itself. Sci-Fi and Hindu mythology merge with Shamanic concepts in the Amazon jungle, tying Zindagi's origin to her final destiny. Ancient Hindu Gods. The Future of Humanity. The balance between creation and destruction in the universe...and the destiny of an artificial life form named...Zindagi. Enjoy the story! Final chapter will be published in 2021. Story, Art and Letters by Ken Bouthillier. Chapter 7-9 Pencils by Jim Gullett. Hindi translation and letters by Dheeraj DKboss Kumar. Edited by Michael Waggoner. Introduction by Peter Breau. |
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THE HARVEST #2 "Transmute" Published July 21, 2020. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com. Story and illustration by Ed Stover. Edits and letters by Ken Bouthillier. And, we now present the second issue of Ed Stover's THE HARVEST! "And behold, another beast, a second one, resembling a bear. And, it was raised up on one side. And, three ribs were in its mouth between its teeth. And, thus, they said to it, Arise, devour much meat!" --Daniel 7:5 |
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Zindagi #9 "RECKONING" Published June 29, 2020. Digital copy is available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com. Story, lettered and Finished Art by Ken Bouthillier. Pencils by Jim Gullett. Edited by Michael Waggoner In conjunction with the Zindagi TPB Part 1, chapter 9 is also now available on Drivethrucomics. Check it out, and enjoy. Pencils by Jim Gullett. Story and finished art by Ken Bouthillier. Edits by Michael Waggoner. In this issue -- The aftermath of Earth's destruction. Rudra makes his final move, and Arjun is unable to stay out of events any longer. Continue the journey with Zindagi chapter 9: "Reckoning" |
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ZINDAGI TRADE PAPERBACK Part 1 Published June 29, 2020. Digital copy is available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com. Available for Kindle and Print on Demand at Amazon.com. Story, letters, colors and illustration by Ken Bouthillier. Edited by Michael Waggoner. Click on cover for Drivethrucomics. Click here for Amazon Print on Demand or Kindle version: Collecting Zindagi chapters 1-6, and the Hindi version of Chapter 7, plus tons of bonus material. Over 100 pages, including brand new color artwork and story. Sci-Fi and Hindu mythology merge with Shamanic concepts in the Amazon jungle, tying Zindagi's origin to her final destiny, in Part 1 (of 2). Ancient Hindu Gods. The Future of Humanity. The balance between creation and destruction in the universe...and the destiny of an artificial life form named...Zindagi. Story, Art and Letters by Ken Bouthillier. Chapter 7 Pencils by Jim Gullett. Hindi translation and letters by Dheeraj DKboss Kkumar. Edited by Michael Waggoner. Introduction by Peter Breau. Reviews: Josh H July 18, 2020 9:37 pm EST PURCHASER I really had NO CLUE what to expect from this -but HOLY WOW! Seriously, just EPIC -a deep sci-fi meets spirituality meets mythology meets ...I dunno, whatever unique flavor THIS is! I love Ken Bouthillier’s style and storytelling, and I think that’s typically rare to find in a lot of indie comics (typically, there’s a strong suit in one or the other skill) -but here, he does it all with great pace and layout throughout. I feel like a lot of people have tried to make ‘deep’ comics or stories on a grand scale, but few seem to do it as naturally as KB while retaining 1)an engaging experience and 2)real HEART. Way to go, Sir -looking forward to more! Jim Gullett 5 out of 5 stars. Spacecraft, the cosmos, gods...Always a good mix! Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2020Verified Purchase This is the most sophisticated comic book out there. Imagine a space opera with Hindu gods, a diverse cast of humans and the drama that follows, and excellent examples of black and white illustration. I started reading Zindagi when the first issue came out and I was an immediate fan. I became friends with the creator Ken Bouthillier and was given the opportunity to pencil issues #7-9. But this collection is #1-6 and so I think I can fairly review here. As an artist, I am drawn to the visual and there's a style here similar to the classic indie/underground school of comics in which creators did what they could without printing in color and managed to produce striking powerful imagery. Zindagi is well-written too, with a grand plot, and contains a great deal of mythology. The dialogue is fun, the human conflict is never full, and the gods themselves are compelling in design and speech. Give Zindagi a shot, you will not be disappointed. And also support indie creators! Amazon Cutomer 5 out of 5 stars. Unexpectedly epic and truly unique! Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020 This is EPIC. It’s a sci-fi spiritual fantasy mythology hybrid that has a lot of heart! Great storytelling and pace, with a cool style -sucks you in immediately and keeps taking you a little deeper into cosmic wonder! Great bonus section getting to know the author (inspiring story there!) and getting a peek behind the scenes! Highly recommended -looking forward to more from Zindagi! Max Traver 5 out of 5 stars. A true modern independent cosmic comics classic! Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2020 I have read all of these issues in digital format, and I will be ordering a signed copy of this physical edition from the author. I highly advise any fan of heartfelt, independent comics with an interest in cosmically spiritual story lines and themes to check this out! Zoeb Ghadiali 5 out of 5 stars. very well researched and displayed Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2020 I read the series and was floored by the extent of research done on the subject and how well it was all put together. The Art is extra ordinary and the story is a good feel one that is so much needed. Excellent work .Must Read for all book lovers. |
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THE HARVEST #1 "It Begins..." Published June 6, 2020. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com. Story and illustration by Ed Stover. Edited and lettered by Ken Bouthillier. Continuing our goal of publishing original Indie content, which is off the beaten path, different from anything else out there. Proud to present Ed Stover's horror entry to the Zindagi banner . A family farm in New England becomes the epicenter for a dark nightmare to come... "And the enemy who sowed them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the reapers are angels." --Matthew 13:39 |
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ROBOLORDS #3 "Advent: Part 3" Published May 4, 2020. Digital copy is available Free at Drivethrucomics.com. Story, Pencils and Back Cover art by Jim Gullett. Cover Art, Letters, Edits and Finished Art by Ken Bouthillier. Continue the crazy adventure in JIM GULLETT'S ROBOLORDS v2 #3. The transformation of Major Cecil Gage has begun!!! This is as fun as reading comics gets! |
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Robolords Volume 2 #1 and #2 "ADVENT" Published January 11th and February 9th 2020. Digital copies are available FREE at Drivethrucomics.com. Story and Art by Jim Gullett. Edited by Ken Bouthillier Now publishing under the Zindagi Comix banner! OLD SCHOOL VALOR...WITH UPGRADES. Visit the imaginative world of Jim Gullett's ROBOLORDS. Earth has been invaded. Join our heroes, Captain Cecile Gage and Major Rosa Cadena in the fight to win back the planet. Feel like a kid again reading this awesome adventure comic book, Episode One: "ADVENT," parts 1 and 2. REVIEWS: by Max T. (MRC Blog: Indie Comix Multi-Spotlight for 2-1-20!) "...this book is a freaking blast...no ammo is spared in this breakneck blast of an 8 page ride into the world that might already be on its way from the darkest depths of space!" |
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Zindagi #7 "Tone" Published January 10, 2020. Digital copies of both the English and Hindi versions are available Free at Drivethrucomics.com. Story, lettered and Finished Art by Ken Bouthillier. PENCILED by guest artist Jim Gullett! Cover by guest artist Daniel Solano! Special HINDI VERSION: Intro page design and lettered by Dheeraj Dkboss Kumar!! Zindagi finds herself alone, and searches out another Guardian for answers about her destiny...continue the journey with Zindagi chapter 7 - "Tone" REVIEWS: by Max T. (MRC Blog: Indie Comix Multi-Spotlight for 2-1-20!) "...Ken is one of the brighter lights of the modern indie comic scene...it's a really ambitious series...I've been reading this series since it debuted, and I really want to keep reading after this issue...a lot of this cosmically spiritual epic is based on Hindu mythology, and that is only part of what makes this a very unique and enjoyable comic." |
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Zindagi #6 "Worldship!"
Published November 5, 2019 Unavailable at this time. Story, letters and Art by Ken Bouthillier. Edited by Michael Waggoner. Cover by guest artist Jim Gullet! The crew of theNHF starship, Ghadiali, has one chance to survive destruction from opposition forces...can they beat the odds in time? Continue the Journey with chapter 6, "Worldship!" |
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Zindagi #5 "The Key"
Published July 17, 2019 Unavailable at this time. Story, letters and Art by Ken Bouthillier Edited by Michael Waggoner. Special Double Sized Issue! Cover by guest artist and legend, Joey Mars. A quiet morning in the park begins a day which ends in tragedy, as civil war erupts between factions of the Nomadic Human Fleet over who will control the power of the Guardian Crystal, and with it, the fate of Earth and human kind. Continue the journey with Zindagi Chapter 5: "The Key," the halfway point of this epic story. REVIEWS: by Peter B. (purchased signed hard copies) Date Added on Facebook: 8/24/2019 ZINDAGI issue 5 continues to capture the cosmic magic of storytelling at its finest. Cover by Joey Mars is hauntingly beautiful. Can't wait for issue 6. by Cory De LaGuardia (Nerds Around Town Blog) Date Added on Facebook: 8/20/2019 So as I've said before, now that I'm on this awesome Indy comic journey and working my way into this thing, I've met some awesome people and seen some awesome projects. One of these is Ken Bouthillier and his project, Zindagi. It's a cool sci-fi story about ancient Hindu gods and how they try and impact and observe Earth and its people. Issue #5 is now for sale on Drive-Thru Comics and the first four issues are free, which is a great marketing tool honestly. The ability to read the previous issues for free and then buy the fifth issue after you're hooked is super smart and I think this story will stick with a lot of people, the ramifications and the weight of conflict at the expense of power is always an important story and one that can be told in tons of ways. Check this thing out. https://houston.sportsmap.com/nerds-around-town-daniel-cormier-indy-comics-and-kristen-stewart by Joey Mars (Guest cover artist for issue #5) Date Added on Messenger: 8/11/2019 I continue to marvel at the book... really like the various elements... looking forward to the movie! by Zehra G. (purchased signed hard copies) Date Added on Facebook: 8/3/2019 Being an Indian and familiar with Mahabharata, I am impressed with Ken’s understanding, in depth research and use of art to create a comic book with a deep social message. Knowing Ken personally overcome hurdles and have a positive outlook on life and finding art and drawing as a means to show that to the world amazes me. I would encourage all to read his comic books and see the deep meaning that Life is worth living and wars have never benefited anyone. Kudos for great Art and even greater story telling. Can’t wait to see his future works. Keep drawing and keep sharing the message of Love. Am honored to be a part of this series. Creator Reply: Thank you so much for the kind words. by Irene R. (purchased signed hard copy) Date Added on Facebook: 7/18/2019 This is the best yet and all of the chapters are fantastique! The story is a marvel and the art is astounding. Joey Mars on the cover and Kenny have gone overboard in a magnificent way. Can’t wait for chapter 6. As a matter of fact I will definitely buy the whole series once it has come to an end and is published in book form. Superior! Merci!" Creator Reply: Thank you so much Irene! I'm very glad you enjoyed it! We are now half-way through the story. |
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Zindagi #4 "Balance"
Published March 25, 2019 Unavailable at this time. Story, letters and Art by Ken Bouthillier. Edited by Michael Waggoner. Wonder. Tragedy. Good. Evil...Civil War...Continue the journey with Zindagi chapter 4: "Balance." by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]Date Added: 04/07/2019 22:04:11 With this latest issue of "Zindagi," the story really starts to move forward, adding new elements even as previous developments come to a head. The philosophical themes are still very much present, but they are woven into the action instead of being used to stall it like some navel-gazing coffee break. I've said it before, and it bears repeating: Ken is creating a ground-up indie-comics cosmic saga the likes we haven't seen since Jim Starlin was the "new kid in town." Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] Creator Reply: Thank you so much for the kind words! |
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Zindagi #3 "Legacies of a World Long Gone"
Published February 25, 2019 Unavailable at this time Story, letters and Art by Ken Bouthillier. Edited by Michael Waggoner. The fate of Earth. Conversations on Destiny...and the future of Zindagi is decided! Continue the journey, including a visit to the home of the ancient Gods, in Zindagi #3, "Legacies of a World Long Gone." by peter b. [Verified Purchaser] Date Added: 02/26/2019 Once again, Ken, you nailed it a great comic. keep on creating Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] |
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Zindagi #2 "Birth, Purpose and Fury" Published January 25, 2019 Unavailable at this time. Story, letters and Art by Ken Bouthillier. Edited by Michael Waggoner. The mystery deepens. What is the ancient purpose of the Guardian and Zindagi? How will it affect the NHF fleet and Humanity itself? Continue the journey with Zindagi #2, “Birth, Purpose and Fury.” Reviews: by peter b. [Verified Purchaser] Date Added: 01/26/2019 00:15:34 Masterful story telling, great characters, a breath of fresh air for Indie Comics, keep them coming Ken Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] Creator Reply: Really glad you like it Peter! Thanks for reading! by Jim G. [Verified Purchaser] Date Added: 01/25/2019 19:21:50 I can't recommend this comic enough! There's tons of digital comics out there and it seems like new ones pop up everyday. With that said, many aspiring indie creators and their work get to reach the surface and show themselves for just a little bit until the bigger wave follows. Jack Kirby once said "Comics will break your heart." As a creator myself, I can agree with that statement. Comics are tough and I'm not just talking about financial gain. I'm talking about getting readers. ZINDAGI is a comic book that needs to be taken seriously. And enjoyed. Most comics today are digitally colored, usually done by a team, and do what they can to visually compete with a host of superhero titles. Ken, from what I see, draws ZINDAGI as a labor of love and you can tell with each page, he isn't trying to crank out content or filler. He deeply cares about telling this story. This comic is special, a hidden gem, and you will see more than action and heroics. Theres a merging of philosophy, theology, and technology. It made me think of Philip K Dick novels in that sense. In these first two issues, I have wondered if there is a layer of mystery and meaning I'm missing out on. Artistically, Ken throws in some awesome visuals. The images of space and terrain are grand. The gray tones upon layers of rock reminded me of Tezuka at his best. The book's lack of color and its character design give it the feel of old school indie comics (works for me!). Reading, you really get the sense that his characters are part of a big universe. Perhaps this is my opinion, but I feel that the cosmos itself is just as much of a character in this story as the entities (deities?) and cadets. And Ken has managed to accomplish this in two issues! Give this comic a try and see what unravels! You wont regret it! Its originality makes it an experience. Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!] Creator Reply: Okay, now I'm blushing. Thanks for the review Jim! I'm glad you like it! by Maxwell T. [Verified Purchaser]Date Added: 02/16/2019 17:01:50 This is an independent comic book with a reason to exist and something to say. A new cosmic yarn is being spun, here, and not just some retread of something you read back in the day, either. Read it here before you're disappointed by the studio-driven movie later :) Rating: 5 of 5 Stars! Creator Reply: Thanks Max! I appreciate your thoughts and I'm very glad you like the story. Hang on for the ride cause it's gonna be epic! |
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