Manoj Gupta (born December 23, 1967) is an Indian publisher, editor, and the President and Co-founder of Raja Pocket Books and its subsidiary Raj comics.

After publishing mythological, mystery and adventure comics, Gupta's quest for creating a superhero resulted in Nagraj in 1985 - and India got an action hero centered around snakes.

After that Sanjay Ashtpure, Pratap Mullick, Chandu, Milind Misal and Vitthal Kamble alternately illustrated the character for 44 issues, ending in 1995 with Visarpi Ki Shadi.

Due to this, Raj Comics got the title of Home of Indian Superheroes from the public and media which it later incorporated in its brand name.

In March 2020, Manoj Gupta authored a short comic book featuring Nagraj and a personification of the COVID-19 Virus called Coronaman.

[5] The comic book was released as a free for all special issue intended to spread awareness on precautionary measures against the disease.

[7] In September 2020, Manoj Gupta authored a short comic book featuring Super Commando Dhruva battling Depression.

The comic book was released as a free for all special issue intended to spread awareness on World Suicide Prevention Day.