This is an exciting and in-depth review of Tulsi Comics’ most revolutionary and popular superhero ‘Jambu’ (Jamboo)’s first and most special comic ‘Super Computer Ka Baap’. This story is not just about becoming a robot, but about the passion of a father, the madness of a scientist and the birth of a ‘great man’ who introduced themes like ‘cyberpunk’ and ‘transhumanism’ in Indian comics.
This review, adorned with the powerful writing of famous novelist Ved Prakash Sharma, will take you back to the time when a new ‘God’ was created by combining science and emotions.
An invention that challenged God!
Imagine, a dark and mysterious laboratory (Lab), where a ray of sunlight has not reached for the last three years. A scientist, who the world probably thinks is dead or crazy, is creating something that can change the future of the entire human race.
This is not the story of any common superhero, but it is a witness to the moment when Doctor Bhava, challenging the laws of nature, created a machine that could not just think, but also feel.
This memorable creation of Tulsi Comics ‘Father of Supercomputer’ puts before us an intimidating question— Can a machine become someone’s son? And can a father put his life into an invention like his own son?
This is where the journey of Jambu begins, which takes you amidst the miracles of science and the fire of revenge.
Doctor Bhava’s ‘madness’ or true ‘patriotism’?
The story begins with a ‘meta-narrative’ (Meta-narrative) by writer Ved Prakash Sharma himself, where he sits with his friend Prakash and talks about creating a story that no one has heard to date.
They take us to the world of Doctor Bhava.
Dr. Bhava is a great Indian scientist, who is being threatened by America’s ‘Secret Service’ and many international mafias. Their purpose is clear—Doctor Bhava should sell his technology to them.
But Bhava’s decision is firm. His invention will be useful only to India.
On the other hand, Dr. Bhava’s wife Sushma and his younger son Rahi are worried, because Bhava has kept himself locked in the lab for three years.
Then when that door opens, what comes out is—Jambu!
A strong steel-bodied cyborg, with a brain sharper than a supercomputer and whose eyes can emit destructive rays.
Jambu: The warrior who chews bullets like ‘chocolate’!
The action of this comic was very advanced according to its era.
When international spies and goons attack Doctor Bhava’s lab, Jambu’s true strength is revealed to the world.
The scene where Jambu grabs the enemies’ bullets and throws them back and rains lasers with his ‘third eye’ in such a way that the enemies turn to ashes fills the readers with excitement.
But Jambu is not just a fighting robot.
He calls Dr. Bhava ‘Papashree’ and Sushma ‘Mummy’. This is where the combination of science and emotions that made this comic ‘cult’ is visible.
The shocking twist that changed the whole story!
This part of the review will shake you to the core.
During the fight, an attacker shoots Doctor Bhava. Doctor Bhava comes close to death.
But before his last breath, he takes a decision that becomes one of the biggest ‘shockers’ in the entire comics industry.
Doctor Bhava realizes that Jambu has strength, but not the ‘soul’ and ‘experience’ that a true protector should have.
So he orders Jambu to take out his living mind and fit it into himself!
Scene magnitude:
Imagine, a robot is cutting off the head of its own creator, i.e. its father, and applying his brain to its machine!
The reader’s breath stops while reading this scene.
Doctor Bhava’s mind has now become a part of Jambu. Now Jambu is no longer just a machine, it has become ‘Jambu Bana Bhava’.
Those 5 Big Reasons That Will Make You Read This Comic!
1.Magical writing of Ved Prakash Sharma
For those who have been crazy about Ved Prakash Sharma’s novels, this comic is no less than a treasure.
His way of writing is such that the reader feels as if he is watching a movie.
The combination of suspense, thriller and emotion he creates is very special.
2.The first ‘cyborg’ hero of Indian comics
In the era of Nagraj and Dhruv, a hero who was completely based on technology and computers was a very new and ‘cool’ concept in itself.
Jambu’s design and his ‘star transmitter’ powers still look modern.
3.’Dark’ and ‘Emotional’ story
While stories end by defeating the villain in other comics, here a hero’s father has to sacrifice his life for his birth.
This painful beginning emotionally connects the reader to the character of Jambu.
4.The Battle of Science and Ethics (Science vs. Ethics)
This comic asks a big question.
Can science be placed above human life?
Can a machine replace a human?
Such deep questions continue to follow the entire story.
5.Vintage artwork and nostalgia
Jyotsna Jaiswal’s artwork beautifully shows the simplicity and nuances of that period.
The lab equipment, Jambu’s glowing body and the last operating scene are shown very effectively through pictures.
Reviewer’s in-depth examination
Writing and dialogue
The pace of the story is very fast. The author has not wasted time on useless things.
There is a different vibe in the dialogues.
When the doctor says to Jambu while dying,
“Jambu, now you have to obey my last command”
The reader understands that something very big and scary is going to happen now.
Character of Jambu
Jambu initially seems like an innocent child, learning to understand his powers.
But by the end of the story, he becomes a serious protector with a big responsibility.
In so few pages, this character development is shown in a very spectacular way.
Shortcomings
It may seem a bit unrelatable to show such a huge scientific process, i.e. brain transplant, taking place in very little time and with fewer resources.
But because it is a fantasy and science-fiction story, readers accept this ‘cinematic liberty’.
Final Judgment: A Beginning That Made History!
‘Father of Supercomputer’ is not just a comic.
This is the beginning of the great journey of Jambu (Prologue), which later gave great stories like ‘Sagar Samrat’ and ‘Mahabali Jambu’.
This story shows us—
“If the strength of the human mind and machine is combined, it can become the greatest power in the universe”
If you remember stories from old times that had deep social and family connections with suspense, then this comic is made for you.
Reading it is an experience that will transport you back to the world of Jambu.
Careful:
The ending of this comic won’t let you sit back.
Jambu has now become ‘Bhava’, but will he be able to find his father’s killers?
Will he be able to protect his mother and brother?
To know this, you have to read its sequel ‘Jambu Bana Bhava’!
Rating: 4.9/5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Special tip for blog readers:
This incarnation of Jambu is the oldest and best example of ‘transhumanism’ in Indian comics.
Read it not just like a story, but like a scientific experiment!
