The decision, initially approved by the district on May 12th, has caused discontent among some residents and neighborhood associations. The Federació de Barris de Gràcia believes naming a small square after Capitán Trueno is a mistake, arguing the space already has a known designation and that the comic's historical link to the area is not adequately recognized.

Capitán Trueno, created by Víctor Mora during the Franco dictatorship, became a symbol of rebellion and introduced messages of freedom and social justice, achieving immense popularity. The proposal aimed to champion these values and recall the neighborhood's connection to the former Editorial Bruguera, a giant of Spanish comics historically based in the area.

Instead of a simple name change, residents suggest creating an interpretation and documentation center dedicated to the world of comics. They propose using the now-closed monastery of Mare de Déu de la Divina Providència as a potential location, highlighting its potential to make the neighborhood a cultural reference point and attract benefits for the city, connecting with the Parc Güell circuit.

Residents presented their request to the district last October but claim to have received no satisfactory response and wish to engage with the Institut de Cultura de Barcelona (ICUB). Municipal sources indicate that the district views the initiative favorably and that the contract for the El Coll Civic Center has been extended to update strategies for the recovery project of Editorial Bruguera's memory, aiming to establish it as a reference space for comics.