Just Imagine Stan Lee Creating the DC Universe Omnibus #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis massive omnibus collects the entire 'Just Imagine' line, a 2001–2002 project where legendary Marvel writer Stan Lee reimagined DC's core heroes—Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and others—from the ground up, with each issue featuring a different top artist. The volume includes all thirteen original issues, plus the final 'Just Imagine...' one-shots and a wealth of behind-the-scenes material, showcasing Lee's unique takes on the DC Universe's foundations.
In *null*, Wayne Williams—wrongly imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit—transforms himself through discipline and the help of a scientist, forging weapons and crafting a new identity. As the Batman, he begins a relentless campaign to expose the gang lord who framed him, stepping into the shadows to reclaim his name.
In "null," Maria Mendoza, a woman with a quiet life in Los Angeles, is thrust into a battle for survival when her father, Steve Roper, and others are killed by the ruthless landlord Guitez. After Guitez unleashes ancient demonic forces using forgotten runes, Maria is chosen by a long-lost legacy—empowered by the staff of Manco Capac, she must confront the darkness he has awakened. With her newfound power, she fights to reclaim her city and forge a new future, one that defies the past.
In "null," a golden light pulses across Los Angeles, shielding strangers in a moment of quiet, unseen grace. Museum professionals Diana Prince and Carter uncover mysterious shipments sent by the late Steve Roper, setting them on a path that blurs the line between legacy and revelation.
In "The Beginning ...," police officer Salden from a distant world crash-lands on Earth during a high-stakes chase, bringing with him a dangerous fugitive and an unexpected transformation. As both men awaken to godlike powers, Salden finds an unlikely ally in publicist Lois Lane, while the criminal aligns with the enigmatic Reverend Darrk. With the fate of the Chinese President hanging in the balance, Salden must harness his new abilities to stop a rising threat.
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 Reverend Dominic Darkk and his loyal minions. When the Tree reveals itself as Yggdrasil, it awakens ancient power within Lewis, transforming him into a guardian of the Green.
In "null," undercover officer Kevin King proves that heroism doesn't require a cape when he stops a looter and rescues a child from a burning building—actions that inspire the crowd to take matters into their own hands, volunteering to join the police force.
In "null," Lady Zakara’s ruthless pursuit of time travel leads her to murder Professor Maxwell, who has just passed his powers to his daughter before dying. Now gifted with super-speed, the girl becomes a force of vengeance, hunting those responsible. As Lady Zakara pushes her experimental device to its limits, her ambition may be the very thing that undoes her.
In "null," Jo, a sharp-witted magazine editor riding the wave of superhero hype, finds himself caught between ambition and ethics when a mysterious new hero named Flash becomes his biggest sensation. As her fame grows, a devoted fan leads him on a surprising journey that challenges his choices and forces him to confront the legacy behind the name he’s so freely using.
In "null," Reverend Darrk unleashes three newly empowered convicts upon his son Adam Strange, setting off a clash of wills and powers. As Adam tries to unite the unlikely trio against their common enemy, the line between father and foe blurs—until Darrk’s overwhelming strength forces a reckoning. The story builds toward an uneasy alliance, leaving the future of this fractured team uncertain.
In "null," a young man named Robin, abandoned as a baby and raised in anger, is manipulated by the cunning Reverend Darrk into a life of crime. When Batman confronts him, offering redemption and a chance at partnership, Robin must face the truth of his past—but his path forward remains uncertain.
In "null," Beth arrives at an orphanage seeking answers about Robin, drawn by a mystery that tugs at the edges of her memory. Madame Xanadu manipulates two young orphans, Mark Merlin and Tommy Tomorrow, to lead Beth down a path of deception, their actions weaving a web that blurs truth and illusion.
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