Just Imagine: Wonder Woman

Wonder Woman

by Stan Lee, Jim Lee (Illustrator)

Comics legend Stan Lee offers his own interpretation of Wonder Woman's origin. We meet Maria Mendoza, a young idealist angered by the way her homeland of Peru has been stripped of its ancient treasures and its people tortured by the sinister Senor Guitez. When Maria discovers an ancient staff, which transforms her into a paragon of power the likes of which the world has never known, she becomes the only force powerful enough to save her culture from Senor Guitez.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Wonder Woman, Fantasy, Dc Comics

48 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber) was an American writer, editor, creator of comic book superheroes, and the former president and chairman of Marvel Comics.

With several artist co-creators, most notably Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko, he co-created Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, Thor as a superhero, the X-Men, Iron Man, the Hulk, Daredevil, the Silver Surfer, Dr. Strange, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Scarlet Witch, The Inhumans, and many other characters, introducing complex, naturalistic characters and a thoroughly shared universe into superhero comic books. He subsequently led the expansion of Marvel Comics from a small division of a publishing house to a large multimedia corporation.

Reviews

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

WW is reimagined as the avatar of the gods of ancient Peru. One of the more innovative books in this series - this character could really stand on her own should DC ever decide to build on this 'Stanverse'. What a blast it would be if DC started their own What If...? series and used JISL as part of it! The Jim Lee cover is stunning!

[A.J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only Stan Lee could write a book in the early 2000’s and still make it feel like it should have been released in the ‘60s. I’m only giving this three stars because Jim Lee’s art is genuinely stunning, and it is cool seeing him and Stan work together.

I really can’t say I like Stan Lee’s writing though, I’m in my 20’s so I have no love or fond memories of this dude or his writing. I don’t get nostalgic reading any of this drivel, as it just feels dated. But if you like this, I’m not knocking you. I just personally don’t get anything except boredom out of this.

[Obi Juan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buenos giros a la historia de la otrora princesa amazona. Ahora es María Mendoza, peruana. Sus poderes derivan de Manco Capac, y Steve Trevor hace una aparición que casi se puede llamar "cameo". Lo mejor viene en la historia adjunta, donde una Diana Prince, y un tal "Carter", reciben un envío de Trevor, desde Cuzco. Unas misteriosas reliquias que representan una pareja de Halcones.

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need more of Maria!!!!

[Kuzorgsky · Rating 2 out of 5]

cool lore, cool costume. everything else sucks.

[Jason · Rating 3 out of 5]

In 2000, Stan Lee still writes like its the 1960's, with incredibly simplistic (and, honestly, a little tired) plotlines. I'll give him credit for the unique setting. That and Lee's art are what made it an entertaining read.

[Bear · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just imagine...or not.

[Juan Jose]

The art is quite good, and although it takes quite to get to the appearance of Wonder Woman, the story is quite good. One of the best of the run.

[John Rhee · Rating 3 out of 5]

Take a little bit of Storm, Daredevil, Superman and (of course) Wonder Woman, and you get Stan Lee's Wonder Woman. Good plot and good drawings.

[Trinity · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting variation.

[Luis Reséndiz · Rating 2 out of 5]

medio legible, principalmente gracias a que el arte de jim lee no es horrible y causa cierta sensación de dinamismo. igual es una cosa híper mediocre.