‘Super Commando Dhruv’ is a hero of Raj Comics who has made a special place in the hearts of readers without any magical or divine power, purely on the basis of his intelligence, courage, and technology. Dhruv’s comics have always been a great combination of society’s evils, science-related facts, and powerful action. A very important link in this wonderful series is the comic ‘Rust’. This comic is not just a common fight between two people, but a story of a deep mental battle that breaks out between a person burning in the fire of thinking, misunderstanding, and revenge. This comic, adorned with the powerful writing of Jolie Sinha and the brilliant artwork of Anupam Sinha, is no less than a gift for Dhruv’s fans.
Story configuration and plot:
The story of ‘Rust’ begins with a highly sensitive and shocking twist. The main villain of this story is ‘Constellation’. The character of Nakshatra is very similar to Dhruv in many ways—she is also adept in circus arts, is extremely agile, and is physically very strong. Also associated in the background of the story are the devastation of the ‘Jupiter Circus’ and some old events related to Dhruv’s past, which give further depth to the story.
The real basis of the story is a dangerous conspiracy. ‘Boss’, a vicious criminal, along with his accomplices Cherry and Shot, plans to frame Dhruv’s father, Police Commissioner Rajan Mehra. In this entire conspiracy, Constellation is used as a pawn. During a bank robbery, Nakshatra’s father, ‘Akash’, is killed. Boss creates the situation so cleverly that Nakshatra becomes convinced that her father died due to Commissioner Rajan Mehra’s bullet.
This is where the real beginning of ‘Rust’ occurs. Burning in the fire of revenge, Nakshatra stands against the law and Dhruv’s entire family. She tries to take her father’s body from the hospital mortuary, and during this time she comes face to face with Commissioner Rajan Mehra. Nakshatra uses her circus training and intoxicating gas to injure the commissioner and take him away with her.
Role of Dhruv and investigation:
As Dhruv learns that his father is in danger, he gets into action without wasting a moment. Here, Dhruv’s character comes out with full strength. He doesn’t just fight with strength, but like a detective, he connects every little clue. From the clash in the hospital and the evidence found there, Dhruv understands that he is not facing any common criminal, but a well-trained circus artist.
Dhruv encounters a trained wolf in a scene inside the hospital itself. This scene is a great example of Anupam Sinha’s art. The wisdom and restraint with which Dhruv controls that animal without harming it clearly show the humanity and understanding within him.
Nakshatra: A tragic villain
The biggest strength of this comic is its villain, Constellation. Nakshatra is not a criminal by birth. She is a young person who has been misled by false information. Her love for her father gradually becomes her biggest weakness. There are many similarities between Constellation and Dhruv—both grew up in circuses, both specialize in martial arts and acrobatics. This is the reason why, when both come face to face, their fight becomes even more exciting, as both understand each other’s every move.
Intermission and culmination of the conflict:
As the story progresses, both the tension and the adventures increase. Nakshatra takes Commissioner Rajan Mehra to an under-construction building, i.e., the Narang Construction Site. There, she creates a dangerous game. She hangs the commissioner from a high crane and plants a timer bomb underneath. Her aim is not just to take a life, but to mentally break Dhruv and make him a helpless witness to his father’s death.
When Dhruv reaches there, he realizes how deep Constellation’s hatred is. This is where the most powerful action of ‘Rust’ is seen. Dhruv and Constellation have a spectacular encounter with daggers, ropes, and tremendous acrobatic moves. Dhruv repeatedly tries to convince Nakshatra that she is trapped in someone’s conspiracy, but Nakshatra is not ready to hear anything at that time.
Scientific approach and Dhruv’s technique:
Raj Comics, especially Dhruv’s stories, have had a special identity—the correct and interesting use of science. Even in ‘Rust’, Dhruv makes great use of the gadgets in his belt. When he has to fall from a very high height, principles such as ‘terminal velocity’ and resistance to wind are explained in an easy and understandable way. Dhruv uses his jacket and body position to control the speed of the fall, which makes the story both exciting and informative.
Apart from this, Dhruv driving away the bats using a signal flare and climbing tall buildings with the help of his star line clearly show his technical skills and preparation.
Art and portraiture
Anupam Sinha is considered the true ‘legend’ of the Indian comics world, and his work in ‘Jung’ truly appears in its full glory. Every movement of the characters’ bodies, especially the flexibility seen in action scenes, feels so real that it seems to come out of the panel. Every panel moves the story forward, leaving no room for stagnation. The selection of colors is also amazing—night scenes, mystery, and a serious atmosphere are highlighted very effectively through colors. Be it hospital corridors, rain-drenched scenes, or the rugged structure of an under-construction building, detail and hard work are clearly visible everywhere.
Dialogue and screenplay
Jolie Sinha has written the story in a very tight and strong style. The dialogues neither feel too heavy nor unnecessarily long. Every dialogue matches the thinking and nature of the character. There is calmness, understanding, and logic in Dhruv’s dialogues, whereas in Nakshatra’s words, pain, anger, and the fire of revenge are clearly felt. There is no unnecessary tussle anywhere in the story, due to which the reader remains connected from beginning to end.
Theme and message
‘Jung’ is not just an action comic, but also delivers many deep messages. It shows that revenge is a fire that erases the line between right and wrong. The story also explains how dangerous misunderstandings can be and that true wisdom lies in accepting the truth based on evidence. Dhruv’s dedication to his father and his sympathy for a misguided criminal also make him a better human being, not just a hero.
Main points of review
The character of Nakshatra is written so strongly that she becomes a villain whose pain readers begin to understand instead of hate. The circus-style battle between Dhruv and Nakshatra gives a completely different level of action to the comic. Meanwhile, the father-son relationships—Dhruv and Rajan Mehra, and Nakshatra and Akash—add emotional depth to the story. Along with this, the correct and interesting use of scientific principles, which has always been the hallmark of Dhruv’s comics, is present here with full strength as well.
Conclusion
Overall, ‘Jung’ is a brilliant and memorable creation from Raj Comics. It is not just a superhero story, but a beautiful combination of human emotions, pain, and understanding. If you are a fan of Dhruv, then this comic must be in your collection. It reminds us that the biggest battle is not with enemies outside, but with hatred and misunderstandings within us.
Dhruv’s biggest specialty is that he gives his enemy a chance to improve, and this is what makes him different from other heroes. ‘The end of Jung’ feels like a new beginning, where Constellation no longer appears as Dhruv’s enemy, but as a human being regretting what she has done.
Even today, this comic seems as effective and relevant as it was in its time. Its gripping story and high art quality make it a true ‘classic’. Raj Comics will always be remembered for such stories that taught an entire generation morality, courage, and the understanding of right and wrong.
