Recently read Volume 1 and 2 that compiled issue #1’s of Stan Lee’s interpretation of some DC character’s.
While few of the character designs are awful to say the least (not all) I think lot of the stories and origins are a unique and interesting take albeit somewhat recycled and similar (like with the Flash and Aquaman).
With both Story + design wise I liked Stan Lee’s Green Lantern, The Flash and Wonder Woman the most.
Strictly speaking story wise Shazam, Batman and Superman were interesting takes on the JLA members but largely let down due to their designs for me.
Catwoman, Aquaman and Sandman I don’t know if I like it or dislike it. Out of these three I think Aquaman is the most interesting and eye catching but Aquaman, Catwoman and especially Sandman feels so far from its source interpretation that it can be problematic for hardcore fans.
I kind of like how Green Lantern for a change has been given a more important role and could be considered the heart of this universe with his green fog/elements leading to the other members to gain their powers through Yggdrasil. The whole combination of swamp thing’s purpose with the aesthetic of a green Dr Manhattan is a fresh take than most.
Anyone that’s read some of these issues what are your thoughts on Stan Lee’s vision of DC characters?
