9 DC Characters Stan Lee Dreamed Up And Made Totally His Own
What happens when the legendary Marvel mastermind Stan Lee gets his hands on DC’s greatest heroes? Magic, that’s what!
In the early 2000s, Lee teamed up with DC Comics for the “Just Imagine…” series, reimagining iconic characters with his signature flair.
From wrestlers-turned-vigilantes to activists blessed by ancient gods, these fresh takes proved Lee’s genius knew no comic book boundaries.
1. Len Lewis (Green Lantern)
Archaeology professors usually dig up ancient artifacts, not mystical superpowers! Len Lewis discovers way more than pottery shards when a near-fatal encounter leads him to the Tree of Life.
This magical tree chooses Lewis as Earth’s champion, transforming him into Green Lantern with nature-based powers.
Instead of a power ring from space cops, this Green Lantern draws strength from Earth’s mystical forces.
Lewis combines academic knowledge with supernatural abilities, making him both brainy and incredibly powerful against threats to our planet.
2. Wayne Williams (Batman)
Forget billionaires in fancy mansions! Stan Lee’s Batman is Wayne Williams, a former professional wrestler who trades body slams for crime-fighting.
After hanging up his wrestling tights, Williams adopts the Dark Knight persona to protect Gotham City’s streets.
Wrestling background gives this Caped Crusader a completely different fighting style and street-level grit.
Instead of high-tech gadgets from a fortune, Williams relies on raw athleticism and ring-trained combat skills to take down villains with bone-crushing efficiency.
3. Salden (Superman)
Picture a Kryptonian cop landing on Earth after his entire planet explodes into cosmic dust. That’s Salden, Stan Lee’s version of Superman!
As a law enforcer from Krypton, he arrives with both superpowers and a built-in sense of justice that makes him Earth’s ultimate protector.
Unlike Clark Kent’s farm-boy upbringing, Salden brings intergalactic police experience to his superhero gig.
His background as Krypton’s finest gives him tactical smarts and combat training that complement his incredible strength and flight abilities perfectly.
4. Maria Mendoza (Wonder Woman)
How does an activist become a superhero? Through ancient Incan magic, naturally!
Maria Mendoza transforms into Wonder Woman after gaining powers from Manco Cápac, the legendary Incan sun god.
Her journey from passionate advocate to divine warrior creates an origin story bursting with cultural richness.
Tragedy strikes before her transformation, making her heroic journey deeply personal and emotionally powerful.
5. Ramon Raymond (Aquaman)
Marine biology fieldwork usually involves studying fish, not becoming one! Ramon Raymond’s expedition takes an unexpected turn when he transforms into living water with total control over aquatic environments.
This Aquaman doesn’t just talk to fish; he literally becomes the ocean itself.
Being made of pure water creates mind-blowing possibilities for underwater heroics and shapeshifting abilities.
Raymond can flow through tight spaces, create tidal waves, and manipulate marine ecosystems with just a thought, making him the ultimate ocean guardian.
6. Robert Rogers (Shazam)
Interpol agents typically chase international criminals, not mystical wizards in India!
Robert Rogers encounters the legendary Merlin during a mission and receives magical powers that transform him into Shazam.
Instead of shouting a magic word, this version channels Merlin’s ancient sorcery directly. Combining law enforcement training with wizard-granted abilities creates a uniquely powerful hero.
Rogers brings detective skills and global experience to his magical arsenal, making him both street-smart and supernaturally gifted in equal measure.
7. Larry Wilton (Sandman)
Dreams become reality when Larry Wilton transforms into the Sandman after a life-changing mystical experience!
Unlike the traditional Sandman who sprinkles sleep dust, Wilton draws incredible power from the Dreamworld itself. He battles supernatural threats that lurk between waking and sleeping realms.
The Dreamworld connection gives this hero abilities beyond normal comprehension, manipulating reality through dream logic.
8. Mary Maxwell (The Flash)
College life gets wild when you’re injected with hummingbird DNA! Mary Maxwell goes from cramming for exams to zooming faster than lightning after a crazy scientific experiment.
Hummingbirds are nature’s speed demons, beating their wings up to eighty times per second.
Maxwell channels that incredible velocity into superhuman speed, creating visual trails and wind gusts.
9. Catwoman
Though details remain mysterious about Stan Lee’s Catwoman reimagining, she likely received the same creative treatment as her Justice League companions.
Lee’s storytelling magic typically adds unexpected twists to familiar characters, so this feline femme fatale probably got a fascinating new origin story.
Given Lee’s pattern of reinvention, his Catwoman might trade Gotham’s rooftops for completely different hunting grounds.
Whether she’s hero, villain, or something in between, you can bet she’s got claws sharp enough to surprise even longtime fans!
