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Just Imagine Stan Lee with Jim Lee Creating Wonder Woman #[nn]
In this 2001 DC special, Stan Lee and Jim Lee reimagine Wonder Woman’s mythos with a fresh, grounded twist: Maria Mendoza, a woman caught between a quiet life and sudden violence, is thrust into a battle against ancient evil when her father and others are killed by the ruthless landlord Guitez. Armed with the mystical staff of Manco Capac and empowered by forgotten forces, Maria must confront a demonic threat tied to ancient runes in Los Angeles. With dynamic art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams, and bold colors by Alex Sinclair, this story blends myth and modern grit in a striking, standalone tale.
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Maria Mendoza has a comfortable life, but tries to fight the vicious landlord Guitez. Her father, Steve Roper, and many others are killed. Guitez uses ancient runes to gather demonic power, then sets forth to Los Angeles to find the remaining runes. Ancient forces give Maria the staff of Manco Capac, giving her godlike power. She destroys Guitez, then sets about making a new life for herself in California.
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