MARVEL MARRIAGES
Dearly beloved, we gather here today to celebrate the most monumental Marvel weddings!
For Better or For Worse
The Thing & Alicia Masters
In Fantastic Four (2018) #5
No bait. No switch. Not a dream. Not a hoax. And we swear, not a single Skrull around. Ben Grimm and Alicia say “I do!” in a wedding that was years in the making.
Hulkling & Wiccan
In Empyre (2020) #4
Young Avengers and longtime loves Teddy Altman and Billy Kaplan take the plunge amidst the chaos of interdimensional war! And one of them is the King of Space!
Invisible Woman & Mister Fantastic
In Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #3
Marvel’s first couple gets hitched! After surviving cosmic radiation and tight Baxter Building quarters, Reed and Sue commit to a lifetime of interdimensional adventuring by each other’s sides. Everyone’s invited (except Doctor Doom).
Storm & Black Panther
In Black Panther (2005) #18
A teenage romance (see: Storm’s 2006 series), blossoms into a union between two major power players. And what’s a traditional Wakandan wedding without a trippy spirit journey to meet Panther God, Bast?
Wasp & Yellowjacket (er…Ant-Man)
In Avengers (1963) #60
Janet Van Dyne embraces the tradition of “something old, something new”…with her groom! Following “accident-induced schizophrenia”, Hank Pym adopts his manic Yellowjacket persona – who is apparently more of the marrying kind than Ant-Man!
Jean Grey & Cyclops
In X-Men (1991) #30
Original X-Men and each other’s first loves, Jean and Scott Summers tie the knot in this much-amped issue. Fun fact: Jean’s dress was based off a sketch by fashion designer Nicole Miller!
Mary Jane Watson & Spider-Man
In Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #21
Peter Parker finally hits the jackpot! Assembled before their friends and family, the Friendly Neighborhood wall-crawler and the actress/model make it official. ‘Bout time too – MJ turned down Peter’s proposals twice, first in Amazing Spider-Man #183 and again in #291!
Medusa & Black Bolt
In Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #18
Imperial Inhuman couple Medusa & Black Bolt rightfully become each other’s king and queen. Shout out to some of the weirdest wedding wear in this truly alien affair.
Northstar & Kyle
In Astonishing X-Men (2004) #51
In a gorgeous New York City ceremony, former Alpha Flight member Northstar marries his partner Kyle Jinadu!
Crystal & Quicksilver
In Fantastic Four (1961) #150
Inhuman princess Crystal marries the Avenger’s resident speedster with all the pomp of a royal wedding. But Ultron nearly claims this day – grabbing the bridal bouquet, then the bride!
Jessica Jones & Luke Cage
In New Avengers Annual (2006) #1
These two hard cases met in the pages of Alias. After a love affair and the birth of their daughter Danielle, Jessica and Luke take the plunge. And a who’s who of Avengers are present!
Shiklah & Deadpool
In Deadpool (2012) #27
The day he never dreamed would come has finally arrived! The mouthy merc marries his Queen of the Undead in this definitely-not-sacrilegious special. The X-Men’s Nightcrawler officiates!
Rogue & Gambit
In X-Men: Gold (2017) #30
After years, (or a near 2 decades) of on-off love, the mutant lovebirds take on holy matrimony! And surprise! They hijack the failed wedding ceremony of Kitty Pryde and Colossus! Re-gifting, anyone?
Scarlet Witch & Vision, Mantis & “Swordsman”
In Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4
Scarlet Witch and Mantis say “yes” to the “men” in their lives – Scarlet Witch exchanges vows with her synthezoid Vision, while Mantis seals the deal with a telepathic plant-like lifeform in the guise of her ex-boyfriend, Swordsman.
Betty Ross & Bruce Banner
In Incredible Hulk (1962) #319
After a failed attempt in Incredible Hulk (1962) #124 (thanks, Leader), Betty and Bruce finally put a ring on it without the Hulk’s interference!
Marlo Chandler & Rick Jones
In Incredible Hulk (1962) #418
Following a revealing bachelor party in #417, Hulk sidekick Rick Jones nearly didn’t make it down the aisle! But Rick and Marlo went on to have a productive, if not unpredictable marriage, even co-hosting the talk show Keeping up with the Joneses.
Mockingbird & Hawkeye
In Hawkeye (1983) #4
Saving their nearest and dearest a gift registry, the two Avengers elope in the Poconos following a whirlwind courtship, (that mainly consisted of them on a deadly mission against Crossfire).