Super Commando Dhruva

Super Commando Dhruva
Super Commando Dhruva in a poster by Sid Kotian
Publication information
PublisherRaj Comics
First appearanceIssue No.: GENL #74 "Pratishodh Ki Jwala" (Published in 1987)
Created byAnupam Sinha
In-story information
Full nameDhruva Mehra
Place of originRajnagar
Team affiliations
  • Jupiter Circus
  • Commando Force
  • Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors of the Universe)
PartnershipsNagraj
Notable aliasesFarishta, Cracker, Cactus, Doove
Abilities
  • Genius-level intellect
  • Ability to communicate with most birds and animals
  • Can breathe underwater
  • Master strategist, tactician, escapologist, detective & proficient in scientific knowledge and laws of physics
  • Expert stunt biker
  • Master acrobat, traceur with great agility and reflexes
  • Master of most martial art forms and hand-to-hand combat
  • Expert marksman
  • Master of disguise
  • Strong Sixth Sense
  • Great stamina & willpower: ability to withhold his breath for 20 minutes.

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]

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  2. ^ "The Indian Superhero League: A Look at the Desi Avengers". NDTV. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
  3. ^ "The league of desi superheroes". The Economic Times.
  4. ^ Anupam Sinha. "Pratishodh Ki Jwala". Dhruva's debut title. Raj comics. Retrieved 3 July 2012.
  5. ^ "Pratishodh Se Prernastrot Tak". Nagraj-Pratishodh Ki Jwala Silver Jubilee Edition (in Hindi). New Delhi: Raj Comics. 2012. p. 41. ISBN 9789332420069.
  6. ^ Parmita Uniyal (22 February 2017). "From Nagraj to Super Commando Dhruv: We want to see these comic characters in a TV series". India Today.
  7. ^ "Indian Comic heroes get ready for the big screen! | Bollywood.com : Entertainment news, movie, music and fashion reviews". www.bollywood.com. Archived from the original on 2 August 2009.
  8. ^ "Plot Summery of super Commando dhruva". eashportsbook.com. 3 November 2018.

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