Super Commando Dhruva | |
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Publisher | Raj Comics |
First appearance | Issue No.: GENL #74 "Pratishodh Ki Jwala" (Published in 1987) |
Created by | Anupam Sinha |
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Full name | Dhruva Mehra |
Place of origin | Rajnagar |
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Partnerships | Nagraj |
Notable aliases | Farishta, Cracker, Cactus, Doove |
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Super Commando Dhruva is an Indian superhero appearing in comic books published by Raj Comics.[1][2][3] The character, created by writer and illustrator Anupam Sinha, first appeared in GENL #74 Pratishodh Ki Jwala[4] published in April 1987[5] and since then, has appeared regularly in many issues published by Raj Comics. Super Commando Dhruva, whose complete name is Dhruva Mehra, is additionally referred to as Captain Dhruva by the cadets of his Commando Force.
Super Commando Dhruva operates in the fictional Indian city of Rajnagar. He is the founder of a fictional government-approved crime-fighter organization Commando Force. The character's appearance is distinctive and iconic: a yellow and sky blue costume, brown boots and a utility belt with a star-shaped buckle. The star has almost become a trademark of the character. The most unusual thing about Dhruva is that, unlike most other superheroes, he doesn't have an alter ego and doesn't hide his identity behind a mask. Another unique thing about him is that he doesn't possess any superpowers; but he makes up for that with his intellect, detective skills, ability to talk to almost every kind of animal, scientific knowledge, martial arts and acrobatic skills, unparalleled willpower and a determination to eliminate evil from this world.
Dhruva became a very popular character soon after he was introduced. He is one of Raj Comics' most successful characters. Over the years, Dhruva has acquired an iconic status in the Indian comic book superhero genre. Fans have often raised the demand to convert Dhruva into a Bollywood movie character[6][7][8]