Supervillains have the same desires as their goody-two-shoes counterparts, and that includes finding romance. It’s a little difficult to come by, however, when everyone despises them (including other supervillains). Since supervillains tend to be egotistical and territorial, allowing the seeds of romance to blossom can require more care and commitment than they’re capable of.

When supervillains team up to form supervillain couples, it can either be advantageous or disastrous. Their superpowers will either complement each other or hinder each other and often ego is a major reason why they simply aren’t meant to last. When they aren’t arguing and can focus their energies, superheroes beware, because that’s when they’re at their most lethal.

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Updated on October 27th 2023 by Sage Ashford: Popular supervillain couples like Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy have reached new heights in their relationship recently, but they aren't the only fan-favorite pairing in comics. This list has been updated to include a few more dangerous, yet well-known supervillain couples.

25 Crossbones And Sin Are United In Hatred For Everything

The daughter of the Red Skull, Sinthea Schmidt was never taught to care about anything. By design, she was indoctrinated to be full of rage and hatred, even exposed to the Red Skull's views after experiencing a hyper-aging process. After being captured by SHIELD, she was de-aged and had her mind re-programmed to allow her to live as a normal girl.

Refusing to accept her fate, Crossbones kidnapped Sinthea Schmidt and tortured her until she turned back into her old self. Though it wasn't the best way to start a relationship, Sin and Crossbones became an inseparable pair after her awakening. The two of them are united by their hatred for everything and have worked to bring the Red Skull's dreams to life.

24 Mime And Marionette Only Care About Each Other

Mime and Marionette Hugging Each Other

Mime and Marionette were from the Watchmen universe — a husband and wife who carried out their criminal deeds together. They've been working together since their childhood, where they attacked a group of cops for pushing Marionette's father to take his own life. They've both spent most of their life on the run: first from child services, later from the police.

While many supervillain couples are just waiting to turn on one another, Mime and Marionette are different. The two are deeply in love, so much they don't seem to care about anyone else in their world or the DC world. Their love is so apparent that Dr. Manhattan even spares them so they can raise their child together.

23 Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight Bond By Destroying Planets

Marvel Comics Corvus Glaive Proxima Midnight

Corvus Glaive and Proxima Midnight are two members of Thanos' Black Order, his most powerful assistants. The two are usually sent ahead of Thanos himself, decimating a planet's populace before he arrives. Yet strangely, Corvus and Proxima seem to be in love with one another.

There's no sign of either of them looking to betray the other. Instead, they trust one another implicitly, brought together by their mutual desire to serve Thanos. While they might be evil supervillains, the devotion the two share whenever they're seen together is the true definition of "relationship goals".

22 Joker And Punchline Seem To Share A Passion For Destruction

Punchline debuts as the Joker's new love interest

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Alexis Kaye was an ordinary woman before her first run-in with Joker. After coming face to face with him though, Alexis became obsessed with him. Her entire life changed as she turned herself into someone she thought the Joker would want to have by his side. Over time, her dramatic flair and ruthlessness caused the Joker to take interest, and he brought her in.

To describe Punchline and Joker's relationship as toxic doesn't begin to do it justice. Joker relies on Punchline to be his second in command, while Punchline idolizes him, believing in his genius. They're both bad for each other, even if the Joker supposedly likes her. It's a relationship destined to end poorly, especially since Joker can't let go of his obsession with Batman.

21 Mystique Nearly Burned Krakoa Down To Get Destiny Back

Queer romance in comics is uncommon enough as it is, but queer romance between villains is downright rare. However, Mystique and Destiny have a love that spans well over a century. The two met back in the late 1800s and worked together on and off for years. Though Destiny passed, she also warned Mystique of the mutant nation Krakoa and their ability to bring her back.

When Krakoa formed, Mystique joined with the intention of reviving her lover. When Xavier and Magneto refused to do so, Mystique forced the resurrection. Since then, everything's worked out in their favor, as the two operated as members of Krakoa's powerful Quiet Council.

20 The Joker And Harley Quinn Were Deadly But Toxic Together

One of the most famous supervillain couples in either Marvel or DC was The Joker and Harley Quinn. The pair have a unique dark chemistry that endeared them to comic book fans. Although the relationship is often seen as unhealthy, they still definitely brought out the worst in each other.

Their romance began when Dr. Harleen Quinzel was assigned to be the Joker’s psychiatrist. He manipulated her feelings for him and she became his partner in crime. Their twisted minds and complete lack of morality combined for a time to terrify Gotham City together. However, one of the best things about Harley Quinn was that she was able to move past The Joker.

19 Killer Croc And Enchantress Had A Brief But Sweet Love Story

Killer Croc and Enchantress from DC Comics sharing a ender moment

Sometimes, falling for coworkers is inevitable. For supervillains, it’s almost par for the course; it’s difficult to find a kindred spirit who appreciates the destructive things in life. On a team like the Suicide Squad, it’s no surprise that the members developed feelings for each other. Killer Croc and Enchantress were one of the oddest pairings, even by the standards of what’s available.

The romance between Killer Croc and Enchantress was budding in the Suicide Squad for some time, but when the two were confined to Belle Reve hospital, they finally gave in to their desires. Enchantress was a powerful sorceress with the ability to wield magic like teleportation and hypnosis, and Killer Croc was a big, strong, cannibal. This odd pairing was quite short-lived.

18 Carnage And Shriek's Romance Was Built On Bloody Murder

Carnage and Shriek from the Maximum Carnage event in Marvel Comics

The ardor Shriek has for Carnage proves that no one is beyond being lovable. Debuting in Spider-Man's "Maximum Carnage" event, Shriek appeared as the pseudo-mother to a group of five supervillains, with Carnage acting as the pseudo-father.

A formerly addicted groupie, Shriek developed the ability to manipulate sound waves. A serial killer, Cletus Kasady developed the ability to manipulate his body into nearly anything after he became a host for the Carnage symbiote. They were perfect for one another but became bad news for their victims.

17 Thanos Fell For A New Mistress Of Death Named Hela

Thanos and Hela sharing a passionate kiss

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Recent Thor comics have introduced the concept of the Titan Thanos and the Goddess of Chaos and Death Hela becoming a romantic pair. Given Thanos’ obsession with the afterlife and nihilism, it seemed fitting that he would fall for Hela since he failed to win Lady Death’s affection.

Thanos and Hela shared a passionate kiss after she lost the throne of Hel, the Asgardian Underworld. She was forced to prove her worth to Thanos by taking down two of his most competent collaborators right in front of him. Chaos proved the way to Thanos’ heart, and there was no gesture more fitting to bring these two villains together.

16 Baroness And Destro Worked Together To Overthrow COBRA

Baroness and Destro dancing together from G. I. Joe comics

Both collaborators in the COBRA organization, Baroness and Destro have had an on-again-off-again romance throughout every incarnation of G.I. Joe from the ‘80s onward. The Baroness was a wealthy spy who, while not having any superpowers, had incredible influence and was well-trained in weapons handling and martial arts.

Destro was a weapons dealer who works with COBRA often, giving him plenty of opportunities to get close to the austere and disdainful young woman. He was perhaps one of the few people to see her softer side. Eventually, they married and together plotted to overthrow COBRA Commander and lead the organization themselves.

15 Top Dollar And Myca From The Crow Were Dark And Twisted

Top Dollar and Myca from The Crow

The two people more interesting and charismatic than The Crow's Eric Draven were his two enemies, Top Dollar and Myca. They were siblings that shared a close and somewhat disturbing bond. They had no qualms about extreme violence and acts of crime. Together, they managed a crime syndicate full of unscrupulous thugs that spread chaos for the general thrill of it.

Top Dollar had no superpowers but was lethal with a wide variety of weapons, both ancient and modern, specializing in swordsmanship. Myca claimed to have psychic powers and the ability to see into the future. More dangerous than their abilities was their love for each other because they would do literally anything to protect it.

14 Clock King Manipulated Disruptor Into A Relationship

Clock King and Disruptor with the Terror Titans

The sordid nature of Clock King and Disruptor’s relationship lies in its beginning. He gave Angelica Smith the suit that gave her powers as Disruptor after saving her from a hellish existence in a group home. Clock King became her whole world, and she joined his Terror Titans to take on the Teen Titans. Unfortunately, he often used her in his evil plans with little concern for her safety.

Disruptor took out her adoptive mother, and Clock King preyed on Disruptor's irrational hatred of other females. While Clock King had no superpowers, he was a technological genius. Disruptor had no powers outside of her suit, but with it, she could disrupt other superpowers. Their problematic relationship didn't last long, as Clock King used the Disruptor suit to ultimately kill Angelica.

13 Punch And Jewelee Were Murderous Lovebirds

Punch and Jewelee from DC Comics

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Punch and Jewelee were a pair of DC villains who definitely belonged in Batman’s Rogues Gallery. Fittingly, they would end up becoming members of the Suicide Squad alongside the Joker and Harley after fighting Captain Atom for years. They took their codenames from the abusive puppet show that shared their name, which fit the pair well.

By day, Punch and Jewelee were puppeteers on Coney Island, but by night, they became successful thieves. Punch had boots that allowed him to walk in midair and he used alien weaponry that could control the body of anyone like a puppet. Jewelee had a pouch of jewels that could hypnotize or emit energy blasts.

12 Lex Luthor And The Parasite Had An Odd Affair

Lex Luthor with Lois Lane split image with Luthor holding kryptonite and Parasite

It’s no secret that Lex Luthor wanted what Superman had, but he could never be a powerful hero from another planet. Luthor tried to undermine Superman’s abilities at every turn while also becoming as powerful an enemy as he could possibly be. One of the greatest ways to get back at Superman was through his one true love, Lois Lane.

In Superman's "Til Death Do Us Part" storyline, Lois Lane’s marriage to Clark Kent was on the rocks. She decided to start an amorous relationship with Lex Luthor. However, unbeknownst to both Luthor and Kent, Lois was actually one of Superman's most iconic villains, the shape-shifting Parasite. Luthor was just as shocked as Superman was by the reveal.

11 General Zod And Ursa Have Started Their Own Family

General Zod with Ursa, Lor-Zod and the Eradicator from DC Comics.

General Zod is one of Superman’s most popular villains besides Lex Luthor. A fellow Kryptonian, Zod was once at odds with Kal-El’s father, and his malevolence transferred down the line of the House of El. Zod had many of the same powers and abilities that Superman had, as he also gained strength from Earth’s yellow sun.

By his side was his lieutenant, right hand, and lover Ursa. Formidable and disciplined, Ursa proved herself a lethal fighter. Their relationship continued to develop during their time spent imprisoned in the Phantom Zone, where they had a son. Once freed, Zod and Ursa briefly targeted the House of El before deciding to abandon their revenge so they could rebuild Krypton together.

10 Titania And Absorbing Man Are A Power Couple

Titania and Absorbing Man fighting zombies as members of Gamma Flight

One of the most famous supervillain couples in the Marvel universe, Titania and the Absorbing Man have a romance that has been battle tested. While moonlighting as Dr. Doom’s lackey on Battleworld, Titania was bestowed superhuman abilities by the good doctor. Her life would further be changed when she met Crusher Creel AKA Absorbing Man during the Secret Wars event.

Absorbing Man could absorb the form of any material he touches and proved himself to be one of Thor’s greatest foes. When he met Titania, he knew he had met his match. The two married years later, and joined the Masters of Evil together as a husband-and-wife supervillain duo. Titania and Absorbing Man eventually reformed and joined Gamma Flight together to hunt down the Immortal Hulk.

9 Magneto And Mystique Found Love On The Big Screen

Magneto and Mystique from X2 X-Men United

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Magneto has a few interesting relationships with mutant heroes like Rogue, but one of his longest appeared outside the comics. Magneto and Mystique first appeared as allies in the live-action X-Men series before their relationship was further developed by the sequels and prequel franchise.

Even though they’ve always been close allies in comics as members of the Brotherhood of Mutants, Magneto and Mystique's relationship was never romantic until the movie adaptations of the characters. Magneto never wanted Mystique to hide her true self or her shape-shifting ability, and it was this total acceptance that proved the foundation of their relationship that lasted for decades.

8 Romance Blossomed Between Harley Quinn And Poison Ivy

The abuse Harley Quinn suffered at Joker's hands eventually drove her to break free of him after years of living in one of DC's most toxic relationships. She left his lair one night and enlisted the help of fellow supervillain Poison Ivy, who never much cared for the Joker (or men, for that matter).

Teaming up with Poison Ivy was quite beneficial, since she actually had superpowers and could keep Harley safe. Ivy was also surprisingly kind, loving, and respectful of her new BFF, something Harley hadn't experienced much in her life. Their close friendship developed into a beautiful romance that's made both characters better.

7 Namor And Emma Frost Have A Long Romantic History

Namor kissing Emma Frost underwater

Namor is more vengeful than his DC counterpart Aquaman, and he often plays the role of the villain as much as the hero. Like Aquaman, he is the ruler of Atlantis. Born of an explorer father and the then Atlantean princess, Namor is the first half-human, half-Atlantean mutant. He has the ability to control all sea life, can fly, and has super strength and speed.

Emma Frost and Namor have a romantic long romantic history that was first teased in the Fear Itself event, before returning during Norman Osborn's Dark Reign. Their secret relationship carried on for years and sometimes occurred behind Cyclops’s back. They remained close allies, who both continued to switch between hero and villain and back again.

6 Bane And Talia Al Ghul Had A Forbidden Love

Bane threatening Talia al Ghul while covered in blood

While most comic fans associate Talia al Ghul as being one of Batman’s main love interests, she has more recently been tied to his nemesis, Bane. The daughter of Ra’s al Ghul, she was raised to take her father’s place as the leader of the League of Assassins. Talia is a deadly martial artist and a cunning spy.

Bane has had a few incarnations, including one that uses one of Batman's worst gadgets (a steroid compound known as Venom) to enhance his strength. Another version from the film The Dark Knight Rises was simply a very large, strong man. While both versions of Bane found love with Talia, she betrayed his trust and they parted as enemies in the comics.