Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis first volume of the 2002 series collects the opening chapters of Stan Lee's reimagined DC Universe, featuring his unique takes on iconic heroes like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Flash, with art by a rotating roster of top talents including Jim Lee, John Byrne, and Joe Kubert. The book presents Lee's signature storytelling style applied to classic DC characters, offering a fresh origin and world for each hero as part of a standalone Elseworlds-style project.
In "null," Wayne Williams, wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, transforms himself through relentless discipline and the help of a scientist, forging deadly skills and custom weapons. Using a new identity, he emerges as Batman, determined to dismantle the criminal empire that destroyed his life—though the true cost of vengeance may be more than he bargained for.
In "null," Maria Mendoza’s quiet life shatters when her father, Steve Roper, and others are killed by the ruthless landlord Guitez, who unleashes ancient demonic power through forbidden runes. Armed with the staff of Manco Capac, a relic from forgotten times, Maria awakens with godlike strength and sets out to confront Guitez in Los Angeles, where the final runes still lie hidden.
In "The Beginning...", a police officer from another world named Salden is thrust to Earth during a high-stakes chase, landing alongside the criminal he's pursuing. There, both men discover extraordinary powers, with Salden forming an unexpected bond with publicist Lois Lane as he confronts the criminal's alliance with Reverend Darrk. When the fate of the Chinese President hangs in the balance, Salden must rise to the challenge, testing the limits of his newfound abilities.
In "null," archaeologist Professor Leonard Lewis ventures into the African wilderness in search of the legendary Tree of Life, only to be ambushed by the fanatical followers of Reverend Dominic Darkk. When the Tree reveals itself as Yggdrasil, it grants Lewis the power of the Green, transforming him into a guardian of ancient forces he never expected to wield.
In "null," undercover officer Kevin King steps into the spotlight not as a costumed hero, but as a man who acts when it matters—arresting a looter and rescuing a child from a burning building. When the crowd realizes heroism doesn’t require a cape, they begin to see themselves as capable of making a difference, some even signing up to join the force.
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↩ Reprints Just Imagine Stan Lee with Joe Kubert Creating Batman #[nn] (2001), Just Imagine Stan Lee with Jim Lee Creating Wonder Woman #[nn] (2001), Just Imagine Stan Lee with John Buscema Creating Superman #[nn] (2001), Just Imagine Stan Lee with Dave Gibbons Creating Green Lantern #[nn] (2001), Just Imagine Stan Lee... Secret Files and Origins #1 (2002)
Reprinted in Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe Omnibus #[nn] (2014), Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe #1 (2020)
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