Ah, Valentines Day.
A day to show that special someone how much you mean to them.
And a day to spread the love to all those important people in your lives.
Romance is a beautiful thing, and comics are no stranger to a little bit of loving either,
featuring some of the most iconic fictional love stories out there.
So today, to celebrate, we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 superhero romances.
10 Arthur Curry and Mera After Mera first hit the scene in 1963, the
chemistry between her and Aquaman was palpable.
So much so that Aqualad felt super awkward and didn’t know what his place was in Aquaman’s
life anymore.
The two would eventually get married, and although they haven’t always been the happiest
of couples - after Black Manta killed their child, it was hard for Mera to not blame Arthur
- they have a tendency to work past their troubles, with a proven longevity that has
outlasted many other DC couples.
9 Apollo and Midnighter Described as the Worlds Finest Couple by writer
Steve Orlando, Apollo and Midnighter are one of the oldest – and one of the first – queer
couples in comic books.
Considered to be analogues of Superman and Batman, except, in Midnighters case, a tad
more extreme, this couple have come a long way since their inception; they've gotten
married, and even adopted a child of their own.
And it's worth noting that the pair survived publisher Wildstorm's buy out via DC comics.
8 Kate Kane and Maggie Sawyer Taking a look at another queer couple, Batwoman
aka Kate Kane and Maggie Sawyer became a prominent couple during the new 52.
JH Williams III and W Haden Blackman’s run on the series was critically acclaimed, with
Kate’s relationship with Maggie being incredibly dynamic and complex; a hardened GCPD cop and
an even tougher vigilante.
The creative team intended for Maggie and Kate to get married.
DC canned their story line, and the two walked off the series because of it.
7 Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon Both members of the Bat family, Nightwing
and Batgirl have had a long history together, first as pupils of the dark knight himself,
and later, into much much more.
While some may argue that Dick's relationship with Starfire is much steamier – and yes,
fair – his romance with Barbara outlasted that, and many consider her to be his one
true love.
Both he and Barbara grew up in the shadow of a Gotham icon, hers being her father Comissioner
James Gordon, so it's easy to see how at times, the two are parallels of one another.
6 Clark Kent and Lois Lane One of the oldest fictional couples on this
list, Clark and Lois orignate back to 1938's action comics #1, which also gave us one of
comics first love triangles – Clark, Lois and Superman, with Lois being smitten with
the man of steel, and Clark, unable to compete.
Oh the wonderful irony.
It made Superman's alter ego that much more endearing, and as time progressed, when Lois
found out the two were one in the same, specifically in the 90s when Superman proposes to her and
reveals his identity, it was oh so satisfying.
Unfortunately complicated by the ridiculous death of superman story arc, but nonetheless,
their love prevailed, and in recent years, the two have had a child together, Jonathan
Kent, who is actually a pretty stellar character.
5 Rogue and Gambit Rogue and Gambit are a couple who ooze sex
appeal.
Flirtatious, and always rocking a sense of humour, these two never show any sign of fizzling
out, which is perhaps why fans gravitate towards them.
That and their charismatic untouchable magnetism.
Rogue's powers add an element of extreme passion to their relationship – typically uncontrollable,
the two have gone through periods where touching is not a feasible option.
Which only fuels the fire, it seems.
4 Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn Harley and Ivy in recent days have been considered
to be more so anti-heroes than villains.
And its official that their relationship is canon, not just the fantasy of shippers.
For years, Harley was in a rather abusive one sided relationship with the Joker; an
obsession that has been a major obstacle for her character after the two split ways.
Its undeniable that Harley and Ivy’s relationship only betters them; the two are stronger together,
not only as partners in crime, but also as iconic female characters that have been privy
to interesting and compelx character development – a big step from how they were depicted
in their early years.
And who can deny that chemistry?
Yeah.
3 Peter Parker and Mary Jane Peter Parker and MJ have gone through a lot
together.
He's the relatable superhero that resonated with so many readers, especially younger ones,
as she's the girl next door.
It was a match made in heaven.
And they've endured!
Despite existing in a superhero narrative, it's the kind of love that is grounded in
reality, the kind of love that's even survived the shinangans of Mephisto, and the kind of
love that's been immortalized on the silver screen in one of the most iconic kisses of
the 21st century to date.
2 Batman and Catwoman The world’s greatest detective and the world’s
greatest burglar; a man rigid in his views about fighting crime and serving justice,
and a woman who has always been morally ambiguous, and tests his resolve.
It’s the classic opposites attract scenario with Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle.
Catwoman was first introduced in 1940, to add sex appeal to Batman’s comics, and to
give him a romantic interest.
Their on again off again romance has lasted the test of time, and recently, Batman even
proposed to Catwoman, and she said yes.
1 Jean Grey and Scott Summers Jean and Scott have had a long, complex history
with one another.
One of the oldest Marvel couples, the two have seen their ups and downs, deaths and
psychological affairs, and even a little aggressive interjection from Logan, but regardless, their
love has stayed strong.
There's nothing they wouldn't do to keep one another out of mortal peril, even putting
their own lives on the line, giving readers one of the greatest love stories to ever exist
in comics, especially during Chris Claremonts Uncanny X-Men run.
It's the longevity of these two that makes them impressive, and at times, tragic, and
of course, frustrating – cause we all know Scott hasn't been the best spouse at times.
At the same time, during the uncanny x-men, he was willing to risk the lives of billions
in order to save Jean's life, so that's something.
There we have it friends!
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