Marvel is known for injecting a lot of realism into its heroes and villains, which extends to their relationships as well. Heroes and villains alike have had long-term relationships, many of which have led to marriage. Marvel marriages are the best in superhero comics in a lot of ways. They feel very real, partly because Marvel has always shown its heroes and villains as more fully realized people than their Distinguished Competition.
There are some iconic married couples within Marvel Comics. They've shown new sides to the characters involved and been great story fodder. While not all of them lasted, they are often some of the most beloved parts of a character's history.
10 Titania And Absorbing Man Make Being Evil Romantic
Most of the time, relationships between villains are terrible in some way. One character is often abusing the other physically or mentally. They're rarely portrayed as healthy, which is why Titania and Absorbing Man's relationship is so cool. The two villains got together during the first Secret Wars and were eventually married.
Titania and Absorbing Man's always felt genuine. They actually loved each other, and Titania even waited for Absorbing Man after he died. Their reunion in the pages of The Immortal Hulk was a great moment, and they started working with Department H, becoming more heroic.
9 The Thing And Alicia Masters Finally Getting Married Was A Huge Moment For Fans
The relationship between Thing and Alicia Masters has always been rather touching. The blind sculptress was able to see the beauty inside the Thing, something he couldn't, and accepted him no matter what. Their relationship had a lot of ups and downs, with Alicia even getting replaced by a Skrull, but they finally tied the knot upon the return of Reed, Sue, Franklin, and Valeria after their multiverse rebuilding mission was over.
The Thing and Alicia's relationship triumphing was a huge moment for every fan of the Fantastic Four. Theirs is a relationship based on perfect love, and that's what makes them such an amazing married couple. Plus, it's fun to see the big, gruff Thing bossed around by Alicia.
8 Northstar And Kyle's Marriage Showed The Softer Side Of The Mutant Hero
Northstar is Marvel's first major gay superhero and also had their first major gay marriage. He married his longtime boyfriend Kyle, and their relationship is just so sweet. Northstar is known for being arrogant and haughty, something that goes away when he's with Kyle. The two of them are very much in love, and Northstar shows a softer side when he's with his husband.
It's always nice to see another side of a hero, and that's what Kyle does for Northstar. Their scenes together are always great and serve to humanize Northstar. Northstar is a cool character, but without Kyle he'd be insufferable.
7 Wolverine's Marriage To Itsu Is One Of The Few Times He Was Happy
Wolverine is the best there is at what he does, but that isn't relationships. Most of his relationships have ended in tragedy, and his marriage to Itsu is no different. However, while readers haven't gotten to see very much of it, it does seem like one of the few actually happy relationships in Wolverine's life.
Of course, this being Wolverine's life, it ended in tragedy. Itsu was killed by the Winter Soldier while Wolverine was off on a mission. Their son, Akihiro, was turned against him, and Itsu was even possessed by Omega Red when he was going back in time trying to kill Professor X at various times in history. Wolverine and Itsu's marriage was eventful, but it was also happy.
6 Hulk And Betty Ross Were Married During The Jade Giant's Most Stable Period
The Hulk has been through a lot of changes over the years, and his relationship with Betty Ross has evolved. It was a formative relationship in Bruce's life and a huge part of the Hulk mythos for decades. During Peter David's landmark run on the character, Bruce and Betty finally tied the knot. They made a great couple during the Professor Hulk years.
Bruce and Betty's marriage showed just how stable the Hulk was during these years. As the child of Thunderbolt Ross, Betty made a great foil for the Hulk, and the two were quite entertaining together. Like all good things in the Hulk's life, it wasn't to last, but it was a great period in his existence.
5 Destiny And Mystique's Devotion Went Beyond The Grave
Mystique's relationship with Destiny was very low-key during the Comic Code Authority years, as positive homosexual relationships were verboten. However, the subtext was barely veiled, and they were always played as a loving married couple, even raising Rogue together. Destiny's death changed Mystique forever, and she pined for her wife.
Upon the establishment of Krakoa and the reveal of their resurrection protocols, Mystique pushed for Destiny to come back. Eventually, Mystique took matters into her own hands, resurrecting Destiny, and the two became a new power couple in the mutant nation. Their love survived beyond death, and Mystique risked everything to have Destiny back, fundamentally changing Krakoan society once they were reunited.
4 Cyclops And Jean Grey's Marriage Was Years In The Making
Cyclops and Jean Grey were meant to be together. It can be argued that Cyclops and Emma Frost are a better relationship, but there's also no doubt that Jean and Cyclops finally getting married was an epic event for X-Men fans. The two fit well together and served their role as the de facto parents of the team.
Scott and Jean's marriage gave the team an interesting dynamic they didn't have before. One of the most intriguing parts of their relationship was watching it end in New X-Men. By the time Morrison took over the book, all the story potential for their marriage had been wrung out. Readers got to watch the marriage's organic dissolution, which made it one of the most interesting Marvel marriages ever.
3 Jessica Jones And Luke Cage's Marriage Is A Lot Of Fun
Jessica Jones had a rough time as a superhero, but her relationship with Luke Cage was a breath of fresh air. What started out as a series of drunken hook-ups transformed into something more. Cage became a big deal with the Avengers and Jones left behind her self-destructive ways after dealing with the Purple Man.
The two tied the knot and became the new team's biggest couple. They had a daughter, Dani, and they made a great relationship. Like the best married characters, each one complimented the other very well, and their exchanges were always a lot of fun.
2 Reed And Sue Richards Are Marvel's First Couple
The Fantastic Four is the First Family of the Marvel Universe. Reed and Sue were the parents of the team, so their marriage was almost a given. Their relationship has always had its ups and downs, but it was always the one that every other Marvel marriage was based upon. The two characters are very different, and that's what made them work so well.
Reed is the detached intellectual, and Sue is the heart of the couple. What's great about them is that they'll sometimes switch up their roles in their relationship. Reed and Sue feel like they should never work, but they do, and that's what makes them so great.
1 Spider-Man And Mary Jane Are The Best
The marriage between Peter Parker and Mary Jane has been a source of controversy in recent years. Spider-Man fans are very vocal about wanting it back, and Marvel is just as vocal about it not coming back. Marvel's insistence on torturing Spider-Man fans by keeping the couple apart has gotten extreme, especially seeing as how everyone loves the marriage.
The stories told while the two were together did amazing things for both characters. It revealed new facets to Spider-Man and transformed Mary Jane into the best love interest in the history of the Marvel Universe. It was the kind of marriage that made fans happy and allowed for some amazing stories.