The story of Gundala is inspired by a Javanese legendary character who has the ability to capture lightning, Ki Ageng Selo. It tells the story of a young scientist named Sancaka who gets superpowers in the form of lightning power from Emperor Krons, the King of Lightning. Then in the second episode entitled "Calculation on Planet Covox", Gundala gets the ability to move as fast as a typhoon from Emperor Taifun. (Translated from Gramedia)