The L.A. Weekly's People issue is our most eagerly anticipated of the year — and, as much as it kills the wordsmiths around here, much of the anticipation is about the cover. Who's been chosen? And just how fabulous do they look?

This year, we've got five covers, all shot by Kevin Scanlon and designed by the Weekly's creative director, Darrick Rainey. There's no need to take our word for it — we've shared all five cover images below — but, seriously: They. Look. Fabulous.

Check out the complete People 2012 issue.

Read Diamond Bodine-Fischer's profile of Matt Kemp.

Carrie Fisher

Carrie Fisher

Read Libby Molyneaux's profile of Carrie Fisher.

Kota Wade

Kota Wade

Read Falling James' profile of Kota Wade.

Jonny Coffin

Jonny Coffin

Read Daina Beth Solomon's profile of Jonny Coffin.

Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert

Read Lina Lecaro's profile of Adam Lambert.

Check out the complete People 2012 issue.

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