Who Is Maya? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Maya is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Chandi Gupta, with over 38 comic issue appearances. Chandi Gupta AKA Maya is an Indian woman able to manifest a magical bow that can fire a series of mystical projectiles at an enemy. The source of her power is unknown, although a cult in Nepal apparently held her captive as a child because of them.

Who is Maya?

Origin Chandi Gupta manifested her elemental powers at an early age, barely into her teenage years. Her parents, unsure of what to do, left her in the care of a strange Indian cult that they themselves had become followers of. The leaders of this cult were convinced that she was the reincarnation of one of the Hindu gods , Shiva . Chandi, confused and terrified, realized that the cult was evil and planning to sacrifice her. Horrified, she escaped, and fled to the city of London . Creation Maya is a character who first appeared in the DC Comics published series titled Justice League International. She made he debut in issue Justice League International Annual #4; Bloody London! , January 1996. Character Evolution Joining the Justice League Europe Newly arrived in England, now under the alias Maya, she witnesses the Justice League Europe brawl with the supervillain Sonar .

Key facts

Maya is of human origin and first appeared in "Red Winter Part 3 of 6: Blizzard". The character is published by DC Comics. With 38 recorded issue appearances, Maya ranks among the most featured characters in comics.