Sancaka

Gundala is a comic character created by Hasmi who first appeared in the comic "Gundala Putra Petir" in 1969. The location of the story is often depicted in the city of Yogyakarta, although in the film in 1981 is told to be in Jakarta. Gundala is a very popular comic character in Indonesia besides Si Buta Dari Gua Hantu, Godam, Aquanus, Mandala, Sri Asih, and Maza.

Background
Gundala Putra Petir was first released in 1969. The character was created by Harya Suraminata (Hasmi). Adapting the development of foreign comics, Hasmi created 'Gundala' with local wisdom. The story of Gundala was not only influenced by foreign comics. Hasmi was also inspired by the Javanese legend, Ki Ageng Selo. Ki Ageng Selo is a powerful figure who is able to catch lightning with his hands. The name 'Gundala' itself is taken from the Javanese language, "Gundolo", which means lightning.

Early Life
Sancaka is a scientist who is conducting a research to create the anti-lightning serum. Immersed in his ambition as a scientist, he forgot the birthday of Minarti, his lover, which resulted in the breakup of their relationship. The broken-hearted Sancaka ran furiously in the pouring rain. Suddenly a bolt of lightning struck him. In a coma, he was pulled by a force from another planet and adopted by the king of the Lightning Kingdom who was named Emperor Kronz, and at the same time was blessed with a super ability to emit thunder from his palm. King Typhoon of the Bayu Kingdom gave him the strength to run as fast as the wind.

Since then, at certain times, he appeared as a superhero of crime suppressers dressed in black tights with red shoes and loincloth. His face was covered with a mask, with only his eyes and mouth that are visible, and bird wings on the side of the mask.

Joining Patriot
In 1996, Godam, Gundala, Aquanus, and Maza appeared in a Patriot comic series by Sraten Comics.

Gundala is also a member of the 'Patriot', a superhero group led by Sri Asih.

Powers

 * Electricity Manipulation: After Sancaka was hit by lightning from the sky, he has the power to generate, control & project electrical energy. He using his power to against his enemies. His attacks are:
 * 1. Lightning Lasers: Gundala's original strike, this is when he targets his enemies & fired a bolt of lightning from his palm. Although not very strong, it is effective to defeat lesser enemies.
 * 2. Storm Blast: When carried out by gathering all the electrical energy in his hands then hit it to the ground & made an electrical explosion. This attack is strong to defeat enemies in the surrounding area.
 * 3. Thunderbolt Plasma: Gundala's strongest attack, when Gundala start to attack with maximum strength to gathering all electrical energy from its surrounding such as summoning lightning from the horizons, absorbing objects that containing high electricity & himself, it would make a powerful attack, in the form of a lightning ball ( in Comic only )
 * Superhuman Speed: Sancaka has incredible speed that he can run faster like a wind
 * Superhuman Reflexes: Sancaka has high reflexivity that makes him react suddenly to dodge all kinds of enemy attacks.
 * Superhuman Agility: Sancaka has had a balance, agility & good body coordinations that allows his movements with extraordinary elegance and speed that make it difficult for his enemies to attack or pursue him.
 * Enhanced Durability: With his power, Sancaka's bones and muscles are denser and much harder than average humans, which makes him incredibly durable.

Abilities

 * Genius-Level Intellect
 * Expert Martial Artist: Sancaka already had a martial arts skill that allowed him to defeat several enemies with the bare hands, make him as a proficient combatant

Family

 * Unnamed mother
 * Unnamed father †

Allies

 * Patriot


 * Merpati
 * Tira
 * Godam (superhero)
 * Satria Nusantara


 * Aquanus
 * Maza

Enemies

 * Atlantis (continent)


 * Bocah Atlantis
 * Godam (planet)


 * Doktor Setan
 * Ghazul
 * Ki Wilawuk
 * Pengkor
 * Covox Planet


 * Xrephus

Trivia

 * Gundala is a part of Bumilangit Universe, a new superhero franchise in Indonesia that brings back thousands of Indonesia's classic superhero characters.
 * Bumilangit Cinematic Universe is based on Bumilangit Comics (Gundala's comics' publisher).
 * This movie is based on Indonesia superhero's comic "Gundala Putra Petir" (1969).
 * "Gundala Putra Petir" comic has been released as a movie with the same title in 1981.
 * Gundala was the first Indonesian movie that uses Dolby Atmos Technology.