Last week, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY made a splash by revealing Jim Lee’s stunning cover for JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 (in stores tomorrow), which depicts Superman and Wonder Woman embarking on a new romance that will change the DC Universe forever.

Today, we are pleased to announce that JUSTICE LEAGUE fans have more new art to look forward to in celebration of this monumental issue. The second printing of JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 will hit stores on September 26 and will feature a brand new variant cover by Lee.

We’ve already shared with you some of the exciting coverage of Superman and Wonder Woman’s new relationship that ran in THE NEW YORK DAILY NEWS this morning and in various other news outlets yesterday.

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DC Entertainment Pairs Iconic Super Heroes Together In Latest Issue of JUSTICE LEAGUE Comic Book Series Written by Geoff Johns, Featuring a Breathtaking Cover and Interior Art by Jim Lee

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

DC Comics’ JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 Unveils World’s Newest Power Couple – Superman and Wonder Woman – Sparking Fun Survey Results And Compatibility Analysis

BURBANK, Calif. (August 27, 2012) – Wonder Woman is one lucky lady. Match.com, the world’s largest dating website, today reveals that according to its users Superman is the most kissable Super Hero in the world.

This revelation comes just as the summer’s biggest love affair between Superman and Wonder Woman heats up in the latest issue of DC Comics JUSTICE LEAGUE #12. This news is part of a wealth of material mined from a partnership between Match.com and DC Entertainment that includes results from a survey of more than 1,000 single male and female users of Match.com and a compatibility analysis, which weighs the characters’ chances for a long-term love affair. Superman and Wonder Woman’s first kiss and budding relationship is revealed in JUSTICE LEAGUE #12, available in stores on August 29.

The start of their relationship, like any other, is sealed with a kiss – a kiss that Match.com’s survey showed most single ladies would leap for with 76.2% choosing Superman as the most kissable Super Hero in the universe. As for the top place singles would want to experience a Super Hero kiss? It’s no contest: flying in the air was the clear winner (Males 42.4%, Females 42.9%), while teleporting through time zones ranked last (Males 3.4%, Females 6.3 %).

According to Match.com’s Chief Scientific Advisor and renowned biological anthropologist, Dr. Helen Fisher, the importance of the kiss between Superman and Wonder Woman is as meaningful as it is powerful, “A Super Hero kiss is exciting, but it can be thrilling for people without super powers too. A great first kiss can be exhilarating due to the way the brain responds through the dopamine system, so Superman and Wonder Woman’s first kiss could very well push them over the threshold toward falling in love.”

To find out if Superman and Wonder Woman are more Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson than Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries, Dr. Fisher measured their compatibility.  After reviewing the data and history of each character she surmised, “As a couple, they are a classic match of a high-testosterone male and the high-estrogen female, and they have many cultural and biological traits that will fuel their romance.”

Geoff Johns, DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer and writer on JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 added, “This is going to be an interesting ride for these two heroes. It raises all kinds of questions? Does this relationship go public? Is it secret? How would Lois Lane or Steve Trevor react? The Justice League? The villains? The world? And...Batman? They’re certainly compatible, but the environment they live in is about as stressful as it can get. We’ll see what wins out."

To find out more survey results, get an in-depth look at Dr. Fisher’s compatibility analysis and check out Match.com profile pages for Superman and Wonder Woman, please visit: http://blog.match.com/superman-wonder-woman.

JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 is the conclusion of “THE VILLAIN’S JOURNEY” story arc revealing a struggle between the team of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, The Flash, Aquaman, Cyborg and Green Lantern 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.  The story is written by the best-selling and award-winning DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer, Geoff Johns with breathtaking illustrations by renowned artist and DC Entertainment co-publisher, Jim Lee.

To learn more about JUSTICE LEAGUE #12 and to purchase this and other DC Entertainment comic books, please visit www.dccomics.com.

This month, DC Comics will release its next batch of Annuals. These special oversized issues will not only build off of the events in their respective series, but will also greatly impact the expanding DC Universe. Every day this week on THE SOURCE, we’ll be putting individual spotlights on each of these Annual issues by talking to various writers, artists, and editors to give you special sneak peeks at what’s to come! Next up is SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1.

"We've heard a lot about Helspont and his intergalactic conquests – I thought it was time to see him in action! Unfortunately for Superman, the Last Son of the House of Daemon has a bite that is much worse than his bite!” teased writer Scott Lobdell.

“There is an old life rule that says you shouldn't move in with your best friend.  You would think a guy as smart as Clark would know that hosting Jimmy would strain even his super human levels of endurance.”

“I love that the Annual touches base with other aliens living on Earth. We get to see Starfire, Martian Manhunter, Hawkman -- and the cameos don't stop there! I think it was only fitting that we should touch base with these characters considering how much Superman's actions in the coming months are going to effect the perception of all aliens currently visiting our planet. This is one of those Annuals that is a total game-changer!”

“I wasn't familiar with Pascal Alixe's work before we started the Annual, but I am sure the industry will be standing up to take notice once this book is out. He was tasked with creating the Daemonite homeworld, and he knocked it out of the park and right out of the galaxy!”

“In the Man of Steel’s first Annual we deal with an alien threat that has targeted the Last Son of Krypton, and we get the truth’s behind invaders that have been here for some time and are about to be eradicated by their own kind,” added series editor Eddie Berganza. “There’s also close encounter cameos by Starfire, Hawkman and Martian Manhunter. Why should they be loyal to their adopted planet is the question raised.”

  
“There’s some epic art by lead artist Pascal Alixe on this and Scott Lobdell with Fabian Nicieza have crafted a story that reminds us we are not alone on Earth – but we may be soon if the alien extinction continues!”

From the creative team of Scott Lobdell, Pascal Alixe and Fabian Nicieza, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1 arrives in stores on August 29.