It’s Not You, It’s Us: 10 Complicated Comic Book Romances

10 comic book couples

1. Batman and Catwoman – In their alter egos of Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle, there has been recent development in an actual relationship, despite all of their history. Both characters pursued the other for years; Batman after her for her criminal history, Catwoman in pursuit of a conquest/ally to bring to her side. There was always an attraction between them, but with each having their own set of rules, neither was willing to cross to the other side. After Batman reveals his identity to her in “Hush”, a relationship now seems possible; will Bruce live to regret that decision, knowing the nature of Catwoman’s behavior, and with recent events in “Batman R.I.P”, how long will it last?

2. Kitty Pryde and Colossus – Astonishing X-Men #4, 3. Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne Secret Invasion 4. Green Lantern and Star Sapphire Green Lantern 5. Green Arrow and Black Canary DC Comics 6. Ultimate Colossus and Ultimate Northstar 7. The Joker and Harley Quinn 8. Batman/Bruce Wayne and Talia Al Ghul alleged Batman’s ‘death’ 9. Dr. Manhattan and The Silk Spectre Watchmen 10. Bruce Banner and Betty Ross Hulk