Top 5 Comic Book Romances

In honor of my recent engagement I have decided to give a list of the best super hero romances. For the record, I think mine is the best, but let's go on to more familiar stories.

1. Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson

Spider-Man and Mary Jane Watson

One of the best and most popular comic book relationships (mainly because of past movies) is that of Spider-Man and Mary Jane. These two personalities definitely compliment each other. Peter Parker has his mind all over the place and is always messing up with Mary Jane. Mary Jane is very assertive, knows what she wants and knows how to get it.

She does have a hard time dealing with Peter's lack of commitment, but once she finds out that he is Spider-Man she is extremely supportive and understanding. Every super-hero needs a supporting partner. "Go get 'em, tiger" - Mary Jane Watson.

2. Superman and Lois Lane

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While Spider-Man and MJ may be very popular, the most popular couple is definitely Superman and Lois Lane. Another relationship that is at many times on the brink of destruction because of secret identities and secrets in general.

In the above photo, Superman creates a potion that temporarily gives Lois his superpowers for one day. He even custom designs her own superhero outfit. They fly through the skies and he opens up to Lois in ways he could not before. Now that's love.

3. Batman and Talia al Ghul

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Okay, let's face it, Batman's a bit of a man-whore: Batman and Catwoman, Batman and Wonder Woman, Batman and Vicky Vale, Batman and Poison Ivy... you get the idea.

However, in my opinion these are all flirtatious relationships, not real love. He really seems to fall for Talia al Ghul, Ra's al Ghul's daughter (one of his greatest enemies). There is a love-hate relationship between the two, but deep down they really care about each other immensely. Oh and by the way, they have a son together - Damian Wayne.

4. Green Lantern and Hawkgirl

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John Stewart the Green Lantern and Shiera Sanders - Hawkgirl. This one is a complicated relationship. Despite that, they were pre-destined to be together, literally (in their past lives they were also lovers). They are both stubborn as mules which makes this relationship harder at times, but their love is undeniable.

In the above picture, Hawkgirl greets an injured Green Lantern, her friend at the time. She admits to him how afraid she is of losing him after the most recent scare and consequently John confesses what he feels for her. For the first time, he removes her mask to see the woman beneath the fierce exterior...and they share their first real moment of true love. Like I always tell my lady, even comic books can be romantic.

5. Wolverine and Mariko Yashida

Wolverine and Mariko (http://wolverinediaries.blogspot.com/2013/06/wolverine-and-mariko-pictures.html#.UhplCZK1GSo

Only true love could tame a beast like Wolverine. This has always been one of the most classic yet lesser known love stories in comic books - Wolverine and Mariko Yashida. We see a small glimpse of this romance in the most recent Marvel movie, The Wolverine.

Bound by honor Mariko is forced to marry the Silver Samurai, but truly loves Logan (Wolverine). Wolverine willing to fight to the death for this woman, but is secretly poisoned. He extracts his claws to attack and thus dishonorably loses the battle and Mariko. As luck would have it, Wolverrine is always separated from her no matter how hard he tries to make it work (the above image does a great job at portraying this aspect of the relationship).

So what is your favorite comic book romance? Share it in the comments even if it's not on this list.