Maya (comics)

Maya
Maya as depicted in Justice League International (vol. 2) #64 (May 1994). Art by Chuck Wojtkiewicz (penciler), Craig Gilmore (inker), Gene D'Angelo (colorist), and Clem Robins (letterer).
Publication information
Publisher	DC Comics
First appearance	Justice League Europe #47 (February 1993)
Created by	Gerard Jones (writer) Ron Randall (artist)
In-story information
Full name	Chandi Gupta
Team affiliations	Justice League Europe Justice League
Abilities	Elemental control of fire and water

Maya (Chandi Gupta) is an Indian superheroine in the DC Universe. She first appeared in Justice League Europe #47 (1993), and was created by Gerard Jones and Ron Randall.^[1]

Chandi Gupta is an Indian girl who developed the ability to generate fire and water at a young age. In response, her parents leave her in the care of a cult whose members believe her to be the reincarnation of Shiva. Chandi flees to London after realizing that the cult intends to sacrifice her. While in London, she encounters Justice League Europe, who are currently battling Sonar, and helps them defeat him.^[2]

Maya later learns that the cult who adopted her is affiliated with the Overmaster, who plans to destroy the Earth. After confronting the Overmaster, Justice League Europe disbands. Maya reunites with her parents, who are revealed to possess fire-based powers similar to hers.^[3]

Maya was originally only able to manifest a mystical bow, which is capable of firing projectiles made of mystical fire or water. She later developed the ability to manifest fire and water without using the bow as a focus.

Chandi Gupta makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in the My Adventures with Superman episode "Most Eligible Superman".

• DCU Guide: Maya