Superman and Wonder Woman Become the World’s Newest Power Couple and Seal It with a Kiss in Historic Release of “Justice League #12”
(August 28, 2012 – Burbank, CA) – One of the most powerful love stories never told is about the shake the foundations of the DC Comics universe with the release of “JUSTICE LEAGUE #12.” In its pages, Superman and Wonder Woman, two of the world’s biggest Super Heroes, unite in epic fashion for a relationship that will forever change their place in entertainment history.
This ultimate power couple mark the next step in their relationship with a kiss for the ages captured in a breathtaking cover by renowned artist and DC Entertainment co-publisher, Jim Lee. The story, written by the best-selling and award-winning DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns, is evidence of the new direction promised since the launch of “DC COMICS – THE NEW 52” a year ago. “JUSTICE LEAGUE #12” hits stores on August 29.
"This is the type of story and relationship that “THE NEW 52” allows us to create," said Johns. "We're able to make connections between characters that lead us down unexpected roads. How this story progresses throughout the DC Comics universe hopefully will surprise everyone."
Regarding his inspiration and the responsibility felt for one of the most memorable covers he’s ever drawn, Lee commented, “This is a kiss between two of the biggest icons the world has ever seen. That is a sentiment that was not lost on me when putting this concept on paper. I turned to some of the most popular kisses in history as inspiration and hope that fans will appreciate what they see.”
“JUSTICE LEAGUE #12” is the conclusion of “THE VILLAIN’S JOURNEY” story arc revealing a struggle between the team of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Green Lantern, The Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg as they combat their newest adversary, Graves. During this time the chemistry between Superman and Wonder Woman heats up, reaching a boiling point that will have long lasting effects.
To learn more about “JUSTICE LEAGUE #12” and to find out how to purchase this and other DC Entertainment comic books, please visit www.dccomics.com.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.###
DC Entertainment, home to iconic brands DC Comics (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, is the creative division charged with strategically integrating its content across Warner Bros. Entertainment and Time Warner. DC Entertainment works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC Entertainment is the largest English-language publisher of comics in the world. In January 2012, DC Entertainment, in collaboration with Warner Bros. and Time Warner divisions, launched We Can Be Heroes—a giving campaign featuring the iconic Justice League super heroes—to raise awareness and funds to fight the hunger crisis in the Horn of Africa.