Gundala was first published in 1969 created by Hasmi ( Harya Suramita ), it is a Sci-Fi superhero story that take place in a fictional dystopian Indonesia. A setting with dsitinctly Indonesian vibe, coupled with ground-breaking characterization of the hero Sancaka as a relatable and down to earth character propelled the series into spotlight, cementing Gundala's status as the defining modern - day superhero of Indonesia.