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| Maya | |
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 Maya as depicted inJustice 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 Indiansuperheroine in theDC Universe. She first appeared inJustice League Europe #47 (1993), and was created byGerard Jones andRon 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 ofShiva. Chandi flees toLondon after realizing that the cult intends to sacrifice her. While in London, she encountersJustice League Europe, who are currently battlingSonar, and helps them defeat him.[2]
Maya later learns that the cult who adopted her is affiliated with theOvermaster, 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 theMy Adventures with Superman episode "Most Eligible Superman".[citation needed]
