Captain Thunder. In the Hero's Footsteps This article proposes to outline some of the threads that weave the endless adventure of one of the most significant characters in popular culture of the second half of the 20th century, focusing on three aspects: firstly, the discursive affiliations that can be discovered in the narrative. Thus, the text of Patxi Lancers The text highlights the dialogue established between the Captain's various adventures and seminal works of mythology and literature. Secondly, it describes the natural and built environments in which the adventure unfolds. Juan Calatravaand which give the sum of the episodes a genuinely multicultural character. And thirdly, the inventions and techniques that it reviews José Manuel Sánchez Ron and who play an undeniable leading role, often allowing the story to unfold. All this without forgetting that Captain Thunder and his companions, defenders of the weak and champions of justice, are an important link in the chain of political and moral reflection that has resonated with several generations of readers.