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Best Superhero Couples

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Superhero couples have been fighting crime and winning hearts since the beginning. Writers and artists give them love interests to keep them busy when they're not battling villains. Initially, famous superheroes dated regular people, but over time, they started dating fellow superheroes. This led to some amazing pairings in the Marvel, DC, and Image universes, where even the most powerful beings have relationship troubles. Not every superhero couple makes the cut, but the top ones from various comics are listed below. Vote for your favorite cute superhero couples to see which one becomes the best comic book superhero couple of all time!

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    Batman & Catwoman

    Bruce Wayne instantly attracted Selina Kyle the first time they met. Over decades, their relationship became a chaotic mess. Selina went straight, then returned to crime. Bruce loved her and failed to capture her more than once. Eventually, they got married.They are married.But there isn't much normal where the Dark Knight (and his relationships) exists.

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    Gambit & Rogue

    Rogue can sap life from anyone she touches. She has a long-standing relationship with Remy LeBeau, known as Gambit. Their relationship involved much should they/shouldn't they for about 30 years. They eventually found a way to be together.

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    Green Arrow & Black Canary

    Oliver Queen had an on-again/off-again relationship with Dinah Laurel Lance, the daughter of the first Black Canary, who continued her superhero career. They eventually married. Their son, Connor Hawke, replaced his father as Green Arrow after Queen died.

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    Mr. Fantastic & The Invisible Woman

    Reed Richards and Susan Storm formed one of the best couples in comic book history. They were together nearly from the start. They married and had two children who possess incredible power. Their wedding issue was a major event during the Bronze Age of Comics. They remain together decades later.

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    Vision & Scarlet Witch

    Vision and Wanda Maximoff share one of Marvel Comics' most powerful team-up relationships, yet their story is heartbreaking. They wed, separated, Vision lost his humanity, regained it, they had children, didn't have children, and Wanda once killed/destroyed Vision. They clearly loved each other, but complications and heartache plagued their relationship.

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    Cyclops & Jean Grey

    For most of the 20th century, Jean Grey and Scott Summers were thecoupleThey were the couple in Marvel Comics. Their relationship ended tragically when Jean sacrificed herself to save those she cared for from the Dark Phoenix. Scott was crushed by this, and he took a long time to be with anyone else.

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    Black Panther & Storm

    T'Challa married Ororo Munroe, also known as the X-Man, Storm. This grand event made the woman who grew up with people worshipping her a god, making her a true Queen. Their relationship is one of the strongest; they would do anything for each other. Storm's ties to Wakanda created a divide between her and the X-Men, and the Avengers for a time. Still, Storm and her husband remain major players in the Marvel Universe.

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    Daredevil & Elektra

    Elektra Nachios and Matt Murdock's love affair involved misery and despair. Bullseye impaled Elektra on a sai. She crawled to Matt's stoop and died in his arms. Reborn, she did not return to Matt. They share a chaotic relationship across their time in the Marvel Universe.

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    Aquaman & Mera

    Arthur Curry and Mera have dated since the 1960s. Their relationship faced rough patches as it moved into the next two decades. Still, they maintain a strong bond, swimming back together even after separations.

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    Nightwing & Oracle

    Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon shared a long relationship. They formed a powerhouse couple in the DC Universe. Barbara was shot by the Joker, ended up in a wheelchair, and became Oracle. The pair kept their relationship strong, overcoming major obstacles.

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    Nightwing & Starfire

    Young Justice comics in the 1980s featured a "will they, won't they" power couple.The DC animated universe features Nightwing and Starfire.Nightwing and Starfire are iconic. They started as teammates, then sparks grew between this alien princess and this ex-Robin. They lead their crime-fighting teams together. DC brought them back together in 2021 after decades apart.

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    Luke Cage & Jessica Jones

    Luke Cage and Jessica Jones began a relationship after her superhero career and while she worked as a private eye. They married and had a child; their bond is strong. The Civil War tried to break them apart for a time.

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    Ant-Man & The Wasp

    Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne have a very turbulent relationship in the Marvel Universe. Hank's beatings of his wife cause their on-again/off-again pattern. They have been together or apart across universes, but they were a couple for much of their history.

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    Spider-Man & Black Cat

    Felicia Hardy flirted with Peter Parker. Pete acted on his urges, starting a complicated relationship. Felicia later became an anti-hero, and they have had an on-again/off-again relationship for years.

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    Black Bolt & Medusa

    Black Bolt cannot speak to his love. Still, the two have been together a long time. They shared the Inhuman throne while leading them through the Marvel Universe. This shows love can beat words.

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    Hawkman & Hawkwoman

    Katar and Shayera Hol (or Carter and Shiera Hall) share one of the strongest DC Universe bonds. This bond crosses time and space. Post-Crisis versions connect eternally beyond death; they resurrect and find each other.

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    Tim Drake & Stephanie Brown

    Tim Drake and Stephanie Brown faced many problems. Batman's meddling, secret identities, and DC events made things hard. They remain one of the closest DC relationships, but they often miss the chance for a lasting commitment.

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    Mister Miracle & Big Barda

    Scott Free and Big Barda form a powerhouse couple in the DC Universe. They are not widely known. They are major characters from Jack Kirby's Fourth World, making them quite unusual. They remain close and confident in their love, making them an impressive, long-lasting pairing.

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    Hal Jordan & Star Sapphire

    Hal Jordan dated Carol Ferris for years, starting near the Silver Age of Comics. Carol became Star Sapphire after gaining the purple spectrum power, changing her status. This on-again/off-again pair grew closer for a time.

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    Invincible & Atom Eve

    Mark Grayson attracted Samantha Eve Wilkins early on. Their flirtation grew into a full relationship, but their jobs created major issues. They married and had a daughter. Mark got trapped in an alternate reality, returning later without realizing his absence.

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    Winter Soldier & Black Widow

    The Winter Soldier and Black Widow had a relationship. Bucky Barnes trained Natasha during the Cold War in the USSR. They dated for a time. However, Natasha's false memories and Bucky's brainwashing made their relationship hard.

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    Superman & Lois Lane

    Superman and Lois Lane form a legendary superhero couple. The goodhearted farmer boy fell for the tough journalist. They have been a couple since the 1930s, and they remain strong.

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    Colossus & Shadowcat

    Piotr Rasputin and Kitty Pryde started flirting while Kitty was a teenager. Flirtation turned into romance. Kitty was 13; Piotr was 19. Colossus returned her affection later, waiting for her to age. They shared a long time, but Kitty left Piotr at the altar, ending things.

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    Captain America & Sharon Carter

    Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter had an on-again/off-again relationship for years. It became a real affair in the 21st century. Sharon played a part in the Civil War event when she killed Cap, though she was not in her right mind then. They remain close and a strong couple when together.

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    Hawkeye & Mockingbird

    Hawkeye is married in the MCU. Comic lore shows Agent Bobbi Morse, Mockingbird, a longtime Avenger, is his longest love. They had ups and downs, but they survived it. Both were founding members and leaders of the West Coast Avengers.The West Coast Avengers.Hawkeye and Mockingbird work together as partners in crime. They combine their shared knowledge of gadgets and strategy to spy for S.H.I.E.L.D.

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    Wiccan & Hulkling

    Teddy Altman, known as Hulkling, and Billy Kaplan, the Wiccan, form a major LGBTQ+ power couple in the Marvel Universe. Both are key figures in the superhero community. They openly share their relationship, making them a symbol.

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    Iron Fist & Misty Knight

    They did not get a chance to start a relationship in the Iron Fist series.Iron Fist.Iron Fist & Misty Knight appears on Netflix. Danny Rand and Misty Knight share a long comic book relationship. They lack a ring to solidify their bond; their relationship shifts between on-again and off-again. These two characters clearly care deeply for each other.Defenders.The Netflix series features Danny Rand and Misty Knight. Danny Rand and Misty Knight have a long relationship in the comics. They cannot solidify their relationship with a ring. Their bond remains on-again/off-again, yet these two characters show deep care for one another.

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    Captain America & Black Widow

    In Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow,Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow.The focus of Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow is the next generation of Avengers. Captain America is James Rogers, the child of Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanova. The two were long-term lovers who raised their son before Ultron killed them. This occurred in an animated movie on an alternate Earth, but the story is too good to skip.

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    Nico & Karolina

    It took Nico and Karolina 13 years to make it happen.The Runaways.Nico and Karolina finally made their relationship real. People teased this pairing for over ten years. In 2018, a surprise kiss kicked things off. A passionate embrace followed right after. This happened after an initial rejection. Despite years of chaos and problems, these two have feelings for each other.

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    Cyclops & Emma Frost

    Scott Summers linked with Jean Grey for much of his superhero career. However, for the 21st century, his love interest became Emma Frost. After the Ice Queen joined the good guys (and after Jean's death), they grew very close. They have been inseparable since then.

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    Midnighter & Apollo

    Midnighter and Apollo form one of the most important LGBTQ+ relationships in comics. DC expanded their bond after acquiring WildStorm rights. The pair married in a special event comic. They live a happy life together.

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    Human Torch & Lyja

    Johnny Storm had many women over the years. His biggest relationship might have been the most damaging. After the "Secret World" event, Lyja followed him.She is a Skrull.She seduced Johnny as Alicia Masters. Then, she fell in love with him for real. They married, which created a major split between Ben Grimm and Johnny. Eventually, she thought he was dead, but she reappears sometimes. The two become close before something breaks them apart.

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    Phyla-Vell & Moondragon

    Phyla-Vell and Moondragon grew close by working together. During Annihilation, their relationship escalated. They became lovers, inseparable except for a villain. Phyla-Vell started it in 2004. She offered Moondragon a tour of the "spiral nebula near Renault VII."

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    Robot & Monster Girl

    Robot and Monster Girl share one of the most complex comic relationships. Robot was a mutated genius who loved Monster Girl. He built a body for himself, choosing the right age to show he did it for her. They became together. Being moved to an alternate reality with different time meant they spent a lifetime together in a short span. Their relationship failed, and Robot became a villain.

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    Archangel & Husk

    Warren Worthington liked Paige Guthrie. He discussed this with her mom. Their relationship is one of the weirdest in the Marvel Universe. They shared a romantic moment by having sex in the sky above Paige's mom. This is strange but impressive when you consider how it happens.

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    She-Hulk & Juggernaut

    Cain Marko disagreed with Cittorak for a moment, losing most of his powers. Cain sought refuge at Xavier Mansion and tried to become an X-Man. Jennifer Masters, aka She-Hulk, defended him against his crimes. She got him off, in several ways. The relationship ended, but readers still remember the pair in bed.

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    Dragon & Smasher

    Jennifer Murphy discovered her superpowers. She became Smasher by striking her abusive husband, causing his head to explode. This led her to Youngbood and the Savage Dragon's world. The two eventually bonded. They married, but it was an imposter Jennifer. Things got messy. Jennifer died. Another version of Jennifer from an alternate reality returns later.

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    Lightning Lass & Shrinking Violet

    Shrinking Violet (Salu Digby) and Lightning Lass (Ayla Ranzz) started a relationship in 1986. Throughout the '80s and '90s, the relationship showed mostly innuendo. Cultural times did not yet show a proper LGBTQ+ relationship in comics. Since then, their relationship grew into something much less subtle than it was thirty years ago.

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    Superman & Wonder Woman

    Superman has pursued Lois Lane and Lana Lang. He started a romantic affair with Wonder Woman in 2012. They shared more than a kiss multiple times. They were engaged to marry back in.Superman's girlfriend is Lois Lane.#136, from 1974. It was just a ploy, but it is.This is not the only time.The pair grew close to each other.

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    Rictor & Shatterstar

    Rictor grew close to Shatterstar while working with X-Force. Their friendship turned into more. Their first kiss was a milestone; it was the first same-sex kiss in a major Marvel publication. That happened in 2009, but Shatterstar wanted more public attention, and other LGBTQ+ issues complicated things.

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    Human Torch & Medusa

    Medusa has been the love interest and Queen for Black Bolt, one of the most powerful people in the Marvel Universe. Johnny Storm found time for extra-marital activities with Medusa. Their relationship did not last long, and Black Bolt was unhappy when he learned. The Human Torch gets involved with a woman; their relationship burns bright and then fades.

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    Nightwing & Huntress

    Nightwing and Huntress clash because the Huntress's temper and desire to finish enemies drive them apart. However, opposites attract; after working together in 1998, they started a passionate love affair.

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    Punisher & Elektra

    Some see pairing Punisher and Elektra as strange. Closer look shows they share much: both are brutal assassins ready to kill enemies and share equal passion. They had a short relationship, but it did not last.

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    Iceman & Romeo

    Bobby Drake had many relationships. An older version of himself from the future revealed he was gay. This meant 'present' Bobby was gay too. Realizing his sexuality, he kissed Romeo hard, and they started a relationship.

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    Spider-Man & Mockingbird

    Peter Parker became Parker Industries' head, changing his life. He worked with Agent Bobbi Morse, Mockingbird, to equip S.H.I.E.L.D. with new tech. They formed a close bond and advanced it. The relationship ended, but it was intense for a time.

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    Cyclops & Madelyn Pryor

    An evil plot involves cloning Scott Summers' loved woman. They work together, resulting in Nathan Summers, known as Cable. Scott and Madelyn's relationship had issues, yet they were close for a time despite Madelyn being very muchNot listed.Jean Grey. She made the list because she first thought she was a hero.

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    Hal Jordan & Arisia

    Hal Jordan and Arisia's relationship felt disturbing. Arisia was only 15 when they started. Jordan was in his late-30s. Arisia's body was artificially aged into an adult form, allowing them to have sex. This relationship made many people in the DC Universe and outside readers uncomfortable. It did not last.

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