Second in a series of 12 one-shots which feature Stan Lee's take on the names and concepts of DC's greatest heroes. "Just Imagine..." concept initiated by Michael Uslan.
Ages ago, there was a time of wonder, a time of mystery and miracles.
Genre
superhero
Characters
Manco Capac; Wonder Woman [Maria Mendoza]; Steve Trevor (dies); Mr. Mendoza (dies); Mike Willard; Armando Guitez (villain)
Synopsis
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.
A golden light saves people all across Los Angeles. Museum professionals Diana Prince and Carter receive the runs secretly shipped by Steve Roper before his death.