In pop culture Superman and Wonder Woman stand as two of the biggest icons in comics history along with Batman. In Justice League # 12 which comes out on August 29th, Superman and Wonder Woman kiss and begin a relationship that will have a major effect on the DC Universe according to artist Jim Lee in an article in the NY DAILY NEWS.
This pairing comes one year after DC Comics relaunched its history in the DC NEW 52 last August. In this continuity Clark Kent/Superman is not romantically involved with Lois Lane. After a long battle in Justice League # 12, Superman and Wonder Woman find comfort with each other.
Personally, I don't have a problem with Superman and Wonder Woman being a couple. One is an alien with superpowers, a demigod. The other is an Amazon warrior and goddess. On paper it's a perfect match.
However, I think it reinforces the idea that DC is focusing on Superman as the main persona as an alien living as a human on earth. In the 80's and 90's comics focused more on Clark Kent as the main persona and Superman as the disguise he creates so Clark Kent can have a normal life.
Justice League # 12 comes out this Wednesday and it will be interesting to see what the ramifications of this relationship will have on Superman and Wonder Woman in the future.
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