SUPER COMMANDO DHRUV

Super Commando Dhruva (सुपर कमाण्डो ध्रुव in Devanagari script) is a fictional superhero in comic books published by Raj Comics. The character first appeared in "Pratishodh Ki Jwala" and was created by writer and artist Anupam Sinha. Dhruva's creator gave him the ability to talk to animals and birds, great agility, marshal arts and a very sharp brain also the strongest willpower known to the human beings, enabling him to combat many powerful super-villains, including Grand Master Robo, Chandakaal, Mahamanav, Dhwaniraaj, Chumba, Bauna Vaman etc. When Super commando Dhruva first appeared in comics, superheroes used to be too powerful and used to beat villains using their super powers. Dhruva was an exception to this continued trend. Dhruva had no special super powers. He fought his villains using his sharp brain and making use of the things around him to defeat the villains. Raj comics also featured a great use of science in his comics. Though Dhruva never use any modern technology gadgets, he usees the basic principle of science to solve problems. Although he sometimes uses Star Blades, Roller Skates, Nerve gas capsules and acid capsules. Raj comics has featured Dhruva in several comics books. Over the years, he has become a milestone in the history of Raj Comics. ATTRIBUTES 'Dhruva' means Pole Star in Hindi, which indicates one who remains in his position no matter what happens. The character has handsome looks and a muscular body, but does not have extraordinary superpowers like other comic heroes. He does, however, understand the language of animals and birds, a result of his upbringing in a circus, and they help him from time to time by reporting crimes happening in Rajnagar, the fictional city where he lives with his foster parents. Powers and abilities His only seemingly supernatural power is the ability to understand and talk to animals and birds (even sea creatures). Although this can, to some extent, be attributed to his childhood spent in Circus with all sorts of animals. Other than this, he is an excellent hand to hand combatant, with experience in all major martial arts. He is a perfect marksman too (Although he has staunchly avoided fire arms in the entire series). He is also a first class detective and a brilliant strategist who is able to follow minute clues to locate and counter villains, much more powerful than him. He is observed frequently to face super human villains and is able to win over them by his sheer intelligence. Apart from this he also has the ability to breathe under water, thanks to his friend Dhananjay. One great strength of Dhruva, as shown in each of his stories, is his ability to utilize objects around him as weapons to disarm or capture his enemies (he has vowed not to kill). He shows the practical application of scientific knowledge and inventive use of common items. In the multi-hero stories, it is mostly Dhruva who plans a way to defeat the powerful villains by strategically using the powers of other heroes. Every night Dhruva patrols his city Rajnagar on his special motorbike to prevent crime. Unlike many super heroes he does not use a disguise. Dhruva is also the founder and head of "Commando Force" a three member team (Peter Massy, Renu & Karim Shah) which helps him fight crime in Rajnagar. In one of the comic from his series "Shweta", who is a good science student, has given Dhruva a patch-up. So Dhruva now has, apart from his 'Star Transmitter' (to contact his commando headquarters), Boots which become roller skates with a little movement of his toe. And above all 'Star Line' a metallic rope with which he can use to swing from wall to wall much like Batman. This rope is contained in the metallic bracelets given by Shweta along with metallic star-shaped blades called 'Star Blades'. Family, Friends and Allies * Family - Dhruva has been adopted by I.G. (Inspector General) Rajan and continues to live with his foster parents. His foster sister, Shweta, although appearing to be a normal girl, is in fact a heroine in her own right. She has saved Dhruva numerous times under the guise of 'Chandika' (name of a Hindu goddess). He believes that his sister is a very sweet and innocent girl with a weak heart and stomach and has no idea about her identity as Chandika. Dhruva loves his sister very much and can go any ways to protect her. * Commando Force - Dhruva has his own syndicate called Commando Force which helps him to fight crime. * Chandika- Shweta is the only daughter of police officer I.G. Rajan. She physically looks timid and shy, though she is always playing pranks with Dhruva highlighting their subtle emotional relationship. She is quick witted and amuses everyone with her statements. She is a girl of essentially short height . She is an ultimate electronics and computer expert, going to the extent of designing sophisticated gadgets for both her brother and herself as Chandika. As Chandika, she is one of the many allies Dhruva has. As Chandika, she wears a purple costume with a blonde wig. She has managed to keep her identity secret from Dhruva though many times Dhruva has come close to her identity. Dhruva has also developed suspicion that Shweta is Chandika, though Shweta always manages some ways to keep her identity secret. She has a knack to help Dhruva at crucial moments and tilting the balance in his favor. Along with Dhruva, she is one of the most popular character of all time. She has appeared in most of the Dhruva’s comics.Chandika has no Special superpowers. It has been mentioned that she has taken the commando training by her brother Dhruva. She is expert in hand to hand combat. She uses gadgets created by herself. Enemies Chandika has no specific enemies. Whoever is an enemy of Dhruva is also an enemy of Chandika. In her journey to crime fighting, she has defeated many powerfeul enemies. Chandika as A supporting Character Over the years Chandika has became the most popular supporting character. Many fans of Dhruva ranked her as best supporting character in Dhruva’s Comics. Main article: Chandika(Raj comics) * Commander Natasha (his fiancee) - Commander Natasha, is the daughter of his arch enemy Grand Master Robo. She is shown to have married and filed and won a decree of separation from him in the latest Nagayan series. Dhruva and Natasha also have a son named Rishi. It has been revealed in later Nagayan issues that separation was a ploy, to allow the Commander to penetrate her father's home. She has been given the charge of nourishing future heroes in form of Rishi & Jalaz(Dhruva's sons) along with the sons of Nagraj, Dhanajay & Jingalu. * Nagraj - He has had many adventures with Nagraj. These pairings lead to events similar to the Batman - Superman pairings in the DC Universe. * Dhananjay - He is a good friend of Super Commando Dhruva. He lives with his relatives in Swarn Nagari (Golden City). 'Dhananjay' is the Leader of human aqua city. He is the best warrior of the Swarn Nagri. His golden suit is an armor capable of fending off minor energy attacks. He has been introduced in the comic "Grand Master Robo". He carries a swarn pash (golden lasso) with him (much like the Wonder Woman), which the captured enemy can not escape from. The lasso can be controlled by Dhananjay's mind-waves, but it takes great effort and is seldom used in this manner. He has the ability of creating an 'aayami dwaar' (inter-dimensional passage) to anywhere he wants, but it drains him of his energy depending upon how far the destination is and how big the passage way should be. * Jingalu - Jingalu is a Yati (big-foot). Dhruva met him during his "Barf Ki Chita" episode and they did some real time adventure in "Ninja Ka Kahar". Jingalu is capable of flying and (as you would expect from a big-foot) super human strength. * Samri - First appeared in Samri ki Jwala. Carries a Trident with supernatural powers. * Vanputra - The son the Jungle.Have the ability to transform in a tree and can make the trees move and fight for him. * Barf Manav(Dr. Virghese) * Black Cat-Also known as Richa who has a great ability to tackle dangers and risk with bare hands though is susceptible to weapons(quite opposite to Natasha).Loves Dhruva to the core,yet is not unknown to his feelings towards Natasha.This doesn't make her go against her,though she hates Natasha's father-Grand-Master Robo for killing her father.She is the biological mother of Rishi whom Natasha believed to be her own.Moreover Richa herself sacrificed her son to the hands of Natasha who treats her as a foe. * Kirigi - First introduced in "Kirigi Ka Kahar".Is the proverbial Yogi(mystic), albeit violent, who has amazing psychic powers.His astral aura(maanas rupa) is all powerful and he has a mystic sabre (khadaga) that cuts through all. * Lori - A tantrik, first introduced in "Vampire", is a descendant of a Saint Euologian in Romania whose bones were used to vanquish Count Dracula * Kishore Pandey- A research student of the dark african arts.Helped Dhruva in "Voodoo" * Dhruvisya-A one time character, supposedly the dhruva of the future. * Rishi-Son of Dhruva and Richa who is brought up by Dhruva and Natasha without the latter's knowledge that he is not her own blood. Has secretly learnt a lot of tricks from his father and has rightly inherited the superior brain. * Jalaj-The rightful son of Dhruva and Natasha who was treacherously taken away from them by Natasha's father ROBO to be treated as his servant to show his anger towards his father. He however inherited all he fighting skills from his father and mother even those one which needs to be taught like acupuncture.On confrontation with Natasha he is brought back to the new world with her mother training him to be like his father along with Rishi. Enemies His arch rivals are: * Grand Master Robo - Grand Master Robo is a villain of Super Commando Dhruva comics. He is the supreme boss of a terrorist syndicate network operating worldwide. He confronted Dhruva many times but he lost every time. However, Dhruva always failed to catch him as he always succeeded in escaping. Originally he was a gangster called Robert Sheen. Another gangster called L Salvano tried to kill him by bombs but he survived as Doctor Schilder saved him. Another doctor Marian Cole was taking care of Sheen because he liked her. Doctor Schilder loved Marian but decided to ask her to marry Sheen so that she could prevent him from becoming a criminal. However, the first thing Sheen did after marriage was the brutal murder of Salvano. He entered the world of Crime but took great care not to let Marian know about this. When Marian came to know about this she decided to leave him. She left his house when she was pregnant. She began living with her mother. There she gave birth to a baby girl called Natasha. Sheen wanted to punish Marian for jilting him but he loved her very much and could not kill her. Thus, he secretly kidnapped baby Natasha. Many years later, he became the boss of a big terrorist syndicate and named himself as Grand Master Robo. He got Natasha trained in various fighting skills and made her the commander of his army. When Natasha met Dhruva, she fell in love with him and abandoned the world of crime. Few years later, Dhruva succeeded in arresting Robo but could not get him punished as there was no evidence or witness against him. Thus, Robo was acquitted. A terrorist group gave Robo, a contract to kill a British diplomat who was visiting India. Robo bombed the car of that diplomat, only to find an injured Marian, riding with that diplomat inside. Marian had taken a lift in the car. First time, he became a victim of terrorism. He then decided to surrender to police. By co-incidence, Doctor Schilder was in Raj Nagar. Robo brought Marian to Schilder. Meanwhile, his daughter was facing harassment from corrupt police officers for being a terrorist's daughter and she had decided to return to his father. She did not let him surrender and went to the world of crime along with her father. Grand Master Robo has extraordinary physical abilities. His body is immune to the poison of Mamba snake. On his left eye, he has a metallic eye, through which he shoots powerful laser beam. * Chandakaal - Get the Rakshas Jati On Top Of The Universe. He Is The Last Rakshas Left At Earth. He Want The Sa-Sung's Red Diamond Since He First Come Front Of Us. Chandkaal is a real monster of a criminal. Has close resemblance to devil. He is determined to promote the forces of darkness with his demonic powers and scheming brain which is fit to be called Devil's workshop. He carries a stick as if to drive away light. Looks evil through and through. He claims to be the last survivor of demon race on earth and intends to make earth, a world which would be ruled by demons. Chandkal have the power of the black magic. He has a Magic Wand and he has his all power collected in it. He is the only Rakshas left on earth. Truly dengerous and brutal. Got power by the Rakshas Guru Dhannaraksh. * Mahamanav - Mahamanav represents the next race of humans. His origin is not very clear but it is known that he grew in southern hemisphere and because of longer days and nights and some other factors, his evolution was faster. He quickly grew past homo sapiens and developed many superhuman abilities in course of his evolution. In an unfortunate accident, he got buried deep under ice in Antarctica, where he remained buried in hibernation until some scientists drilling the area around supposedly woke him up. After resurrection, his efforts are solely in the direction of recreating the conditions that would help all humans evolve to his level; even at the cost of life of each and every one on the planet.He has extremely well developed psychic powers. His telepathic and mind control abilities are notably strong. He has been observed to control minds of people across continents but the upper limit of his telepathic powers are unknown. He has even been able to kill another superhuman and supposedly immortal anti-hero Chandakaal by his supreme psychic powers. Only Super Commando Dhruva has been observed to break out of his mind-control once, when Mahamanav was in extreme stress.In addition to telepathy, he has well developed telekinesis abilities. He has been observed to control and direct nuclear missiles by his telekinesis powers.He also has a seemingly unbreakable psychic shield which no one in Raj Comics universe has been observed to break so far. Further, he can use his psychic powers for weather manipulation too. He has been observed to change weather conditions once from extreme hot to extreme cold in a matter of minutes in an attempt to create the ideal conditions for human growth. More recently he can convert his psychic energy into different energies such as sonic energy, electrical energy etc. Since he has grown in the sub zero climate of Antarctica, he has not been able to adapt to heat. If exposed to too much heat, his body automatically goes into hibernation. Super Commando Dhruva was able to use this weakness to beat him once by throwing him into an active volcano. Since Mahamanav generates a force field before his hibernation and the force field remains active while he sleeps, he is unharmed in his sleep. Since he has grown in the sub zero climate of Antarctica, he has not been able to adapt to heat. If exposed to too much heat, his body automatically goes into hibernation. Super Commando Dhruva was able to use this weakness to beat him once by throwing him into an active volcano. Since Mahamanav generates a force field before his hibernation and the force field remains active while he sleeps, he is unharmed in his sleep. He can also project objects of any shape of his will by his powers similar to Green Lantern. * Bauna Vaman - In Hindi, Bauna means dwarf and Vaaman was an incarnation of Vishnu which he had taken as a dwarf. However, this Vaaman is a villain. He is a little dynamite. Short and stocky with cocky hair style which make him conspicuous. He is mechanical buff. Remote Controlled gadgetry is his kind of thing. He is regular visitor to jail-courtesy Dhruva. Bauna Vaaman specialises in creating mechanical bugs and toy gadgets that are remote controlled and are used by him to harass , menace and terrorize his enemies. * Dhwaniraj - Dhwaniraj's original name is professor Kale. He used to research on sound waves, but soon he realised that he can become rich by using his research in bad way. In Hindi, Dhwani means sound and Raj means king. Dhawaniraj is sound of terror. He uses sonic waves as his weapon to create horrors. Dhruva has hard time trying not to get away by Dhawaniraj's waves. Sonic boom could spell doom for Dhruva. Dhwaniraj has the power of sonic waves, he has a sonic cannon that he wears in his hands, it is his primary weapon, his first appearance was in "Aawaz ki tabahi". Dhwaniraaj's power is based on sound frequencies. Since sound waves cannot travel through vacuum, his powers are of no use in vacuum. This weeakness was spotted by Super Commando Dhruv in one of the comics. * Doctor Virus - He is sickening news for all. Degenerated virus expert who puts his knowledge to evils purposes. Plagueing society with crimes is his idea of great deed. He uses various viruses as his weapons of terror and naked blackmail. Dr.Virus is capable of cooking up genetic horrors. Micro-biology and genetic science is his forte. * Nostradamus -A villain who uses zodiac signs as weapons. Arrested by Dhruva and sent to jail. Escaped from jail, helped Dhruva to solve a case. Dhruva got his case re-opened and got his jail term reduced. * Chumba - Chumba first appeared in Chumba Ka Chakravyuh. He is a supervillain whose main weapon is magnetic force. Using an array of weapons based on natural magnetism and electromagnetism he used to commit his crimes. * Suprema - A bald woman who is the boss of a powerful terrorist organisation. A competitor to Grand Master Robo. * Super Nova - His weapon is light. He uses ultra-violet rays as laser beams and makes his enemies blind by destroying their eyes. He had blinded Dhruva also. It was later revealed that Dhruva was not blind. But Dhruva acted well like a blind man. * Jigsaw - An evil brute with his body covered with spikes.He was the mastermind behind framing Dhruva's father for a murder to get his wealth.Has henchmen like Bee-ard.Debuted in "Ateet" * Quiz Master - The sharpest opposition Dhruva has ever faced.Originally Quiz Master Tito who turns bad after he is dumped from his show for his eccentricity.Created on the lines of Riddler * Schemer * Nakshatra - Awonder boy like Dhruva, born and brought up under identical conditions.Has similar powers and mental ability.Went wrong due to situations.Promised to return and avenge himself. For more details click here.