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DC just introduced a divine member of the Justice League that you’ll never see in live-action

DC just introduced a divine member of the Justice League that you’ll never see in live-action

Summary

  • My adventures with Superman
    In season 2, episode 5 there is a cameo appearance by Chandi Gupta, who becomes the superhero Maya in the comics.
  • In the original, Chandi Gupta is an Indian superheroine with mystical abilities that can theoretically surpass Superman’s strength and speed.
  • Chandi’s powers are too unbalanced and vague for a live-action Justice League film, and would need drastic changes to make them suitable for a live-action film.



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My adventures with Superman introduces a hero who is too powerful for most DC live-action projects, including those in the DCEU and DCU. There are several DC characters that can take on Superman, such as General Zod, Bizarro, Lobo, and certain powerful versions of Lex Luthor. Others can be even more powerful than the Man of Steel, such as Doomsday and Darkseid. So far, the latter two villains are the two main characters that have given Superman his greatest challenges in terms of strength, both in the comics, in animated series, and in Superman live-action films and television series.


In My adventures with Superman Season 2, Episode 5, Kara Zor-El arrives on Earth to search for her cousin Kal-El, who is visiting Metropolis. “Most sought-after Bachelor and most sought-after Bachelorette” Competition. Superman is busy keeping his secret identity and personal life a secret, while also trying not to jeopardize his relationship with Lois. Meanwhile, Kara tries to convince Superman to join her in her efforts to conquer Earth. When Superman refuses, a fight breaks out in which Superman is knocked out and Kara takes him away. In the midst of this chaos, an obscure DC character makes a cameo appearance that can easily be missed.


In season 2 of “My Adventures With Superman” a member of the Justice League Europe is present

Who is Chandi Gupta in DC Comics?


The “Most Desired Bachelor and Bachelorette” Participants in My adventures with Superman Season 2, Episode 5 features Superman, Hank Henshaw, Silver St. Cloud, Byrna Brilyant, and Chandi Gupta. In the DC Comics storyline, Chandi Gupta is an Indian superhero who takes the nickname “Maya.” At first, she could only create a psionic bow, but later Maya developed the ability to manifest fire, water, and pure energy, as well as the ability to increase her own abilities to unlimited levels. Thanks to her mystical powers, Chandi Gupta could theoretically increase her strength and speed beyond that of Superman.

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Chandi Gupta officially became a superhero when she joined the Justice League of Europe’s battle against the sound-manipulating supervillain Sonar, whom she effortlessly defeated single-handedly. The alien villain Overmaster took possession of Maya’s body and wanted to use her abilities to destroy the entire planet, but Maya’s former mentor, the Mahayogi, sacrificed his own life to break the spell. Soon after, the Justice League of Europe (where Superman The series (which features supporting character Metamorpho) was canceled and Chandi Gupta seemingly lost interest in superheroes.

Why Chandi Gupta probably won’t appear in a live-action Justice League movie

Chandi Gupta’s mystical abilities are too overpowering and vague

Movie poster “Justice League DCEU” with the complete cast

Chandi Gupta aka Maya’s power is incredibly unbalanced compared to her team, even more unbalanced than Superman is compared to the Justice League of America. Maya’s powers are also rather vague, as she can theoretically manifest any weapon and enhance her body at will. Since Maya’s abilities have a mystical origin, she could also hurt Superman due to his vulnerability to magic. While James Gunn’s interest in lesser-known comic book characters My adventures with SupermanTo give Chandi Gupta a chance to appear in the DCU, she would have to undergo some drastic changes to function in the same universe as the rest of the DC heroes and villains.


Poster for the television series “My Adventures with Superman”

My adventures with Superman

Showrunner
Jake Wyatt

Directors
Jen Bennett, Diana Huh, Christina Manrique

Pour
Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kari Wahlgren

Release date
July 6, 2023

Streaming service(s)
Max