# Branson launches Virgin Comic with India appeal. By Greg Ponesse | Published 2006-01-07 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/branson-launches-virgin-comic-with-india-appeal References: [business.guardian](http://business.guardian.co.uk/story/0,16781,1681056,00.html) The new year's begun with a Bang! Sir Richard Branson and [Virgin Books Limited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-atlantic-1) have announced a new entertainment partnership with world-renowned author Deepak Chopra, acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and South Asia's leading publisher of comic magazines, Gotham Entertainment Group LLC. The partnership will launch two new Virgin branded companies, [Virgin Comics LLC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cruise-portfolio), based in NYC and [Virgin Animation Private Limited](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cow-1), based in Bangalore, India, focused on creating original comic books and character properties for a global audience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Original Comic Books:** The trend of creating original comic books presents an opportunity for innovative storytelling and engaging visual content. - **Global Entertainment Partnerships:** The trend of forming partnerships across borders presents an opportunity for business professionals to tap into new markets and collaborate with international talent. - **Cross-industry Collaboration:** The trend of collaboration between publishing, entertainment, and animation industries opens up opportunities for unique and compelling multimedia experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing original comic book creations for diverse audiences. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can harness the potential of global partnerships to expand their reach and produce captivating content for a worldwide audience. - **Animation:** The animation industry can leverage cross-industry collaboration to create visually stunning and engaging stories that combine the art of animation with comic book storytelling. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Comic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-collection.md) - [Collaboration Superhero Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-and-dc-comics.md) - [Festive In-Flight Serves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cow-1.md) - [Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/too-yumm.md) - [Airline Merchandise Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virgin-atlantic-1.md) - [Joint-Venture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regina-miracle-international.md) - [Youthful Backpack Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybags.md) - [Comic Franchise-Inspired Gin Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deadpool-wolverine.md) - [Comic Collab Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-marvel.md)