Two years ago, New York-based artist Ram Devineni introduced us to a new brand of comic book superheroes–one that doesn’t wear capes or have formidable powers, and one whose arch nemesis is the mindset of Indian society. This modern day heroine, known simply as Priya, is a victim of gang rape. She prays to the goddess Parvati for help when she is cast out of her home and Parvati bestows on her the strength to take on her attackers and provide comfort to other victims. She now travels the country on the back of a tiger fighting sex crimes and winning justice for women who have been wronged. Priya first made her appearance in the comic ‘Priya’s Shakti’ which focussed on the issue of rape in India. Now, in its second volume ‘Priya’s Mirror,’ she will attempt to help survivors of acid attacks.