Super Commando Dhruva

Super Commando Dhruva
Super Commando Dhruva
	Super Commando Dhruva in a poster by Sid Kotian
Publication information
Publisher	Raj Comics
First appearance	Issue No.: GENL #74 "Pratishodh Ki Jwala" (Published in 1987)
Created by	Anupam Sinha
In-story information
Full name	Dhruva Mehra
Place of origin	Rajnagar
Team affiliations	Jupiter Circus; Commando Force; Brahmand Rakshak (Protectors of the Universe);
Partnerships	Nagraj
Notable aliases	Farishta, 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 comic book superhero character appearing in comic books published by Raj Comics. The character, created by writer and illustrator Anupam Sinha, first appeared in GENL #74 Pratishodh Ki Jwala published in April 1987 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 the fictional government-approved crime-fighter organization Commando Force. Dhruva's outfit is yellow and sky blue with brown boots and a utility belt with a star-shaped buckle. The star has almost become a trademark of the character. Dhruva doesn't have an alter ego and or 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 iconic status in the Indian comic book superhero genre. Fans have often raised the demand to convert Dhruva into a Bollywood movie character