War07

In the last 2 years, DC has changed their entire universe. The New Gods are not exempt from that; they changed them just by featuring them the way they did. Darkseid's invasion results in the formation of the JL, Steppenwolf manages to kill older, more experienced versions of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman. The New Gods have become multiversal beings that intervene in Earth's affairs much earlier than they did in the old universe. That alone changes them. Scott and Barda's marriage is just something they decided to keep (so sad I haven't read Earth 2 #11 yet. Now I really want to see)

Batman and Wonder Woman is the relationship more people are familiar with anyway. People who don't read comics know about it. "What do you mean Superman is Wonder Woman's boyfriend? I thought she was with Batman?" That's what most people will say and did say when I informed them of this new "status quo"

@war07: What about Bekka? If Superman of all people is a bachelor again, I don't see why Orion should stay married. Who knows, maybe he even plans on having an affair if he is (though that doesn't really make sense) or maybe he's just getting around before he settles down. Everyone says Superman should do it before he gets back with Lois (which he almost definitely will), so what's wrong with Orion trying dating? Why would this new, "hip and cool" unmarried status be reserved for only Batman and Superman? Hell, they bring back Ralph Dibney, who knows, he may not be married to Sue either.

And Batman and WW were not out of character in that cartoon. Severely depowered, yes but that was for story telling purposes. They seemed just fine to me. Maybe a bit quirky but it was a kids show. Grant Morrison and Mark Waid, two of comics' best, toyed with the idea of them dating in their JL runs too, so you can't tell me it's out of character.

Wow. Die hard fan I see. Okay, I've given it some thought and SM/WW wouldn't be such a horrible idea... IF IT WAS WRITTEN LIKE AN ACTUAL RELATIONSHIP. Johns royally screwed it up and I HATE bad writing but I'll be honest, I'm not opposed to the idea. However, it only works in certain universes. In the N52, it doesn't (especially if people keep throwing out the "have kids" thing. That's a scary thought and a horrible thing to do to both. They're still pretty young- 23 and 27). In the fan comic, JL8 (really, check it out. Cutest thing ever) it does. I'm screaming "Go for it Clark!" the entire time.

Batman and Wonder Woman may have worked old universe, definitely did in the animated series (I'm a JL baby) but again not in the N52, he's way too old now and kinda creepy. Batman and Zatanna really seems like the healthiest option for both. I don't know who'd be good with SM (whatever happened to Maxima? Maybe it's time for a new girl?) but Azzarello really seems to be pushing Orion as a close contender in the WW title and guess what? He's a god too and not just an uber powerful Kyrptonian. Besides, who can resist redheads? So Batman and Zatanna, yes(-ish?) but Superman and WW is still a no from me until Johns or some other writer changes my mind and lets it make some sense