Best Comic-Book Couple
While mainstream comic books largely focus on exciting stories of good versus evil, over the decades comics have also given us a host of truly iconic romantic couples. From the pulps of the 1920s to the manga of today, comic books have featured inspiring – and sometimes tragic – tales of heroes – and even villains – in love. So for our 2025 Valentine’s Day special, the Great Pop Culture Debate is pulling out the longboxes and diving into comic-book history as we discuss the Best Comic-Book Couples of all time. Couples discussed: Gambit & Rogue, The Flash (Barry Allen) & Iris West, Cyclops & Emma Frost, Cyclops & Jean Grey, Scarlet Witch & Vision, Hulkling & Wiccan, Black Bolt & Medusa, Batgirl & Nightwing, Batman & Catwoman, Spider-Man (Peter Parker) & Mary Jane Watson, Superman & Lois Lane, Green Arrow & Black Canary, Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy, Invisible Woman & Mr. Fantastic, Alana & Marko, Apollo & Midnighter.
Join host Eric Rezsnyak, GPCD panelist Brendan Hay, and special guest panelists Brad Gullickson and Lisa Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling podcast as they discuss 16 of the most legendary lovers in comics.
Play along at home by finding the listener bracket here. Make a copy for yourself, fill it out, and see if your picks match up with ours!
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Round 1 Match-Ups:
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Match-Up 1: Gambit & Rogue (1) vs. The Flash (Barry Allen) & Iris West (4)
Match-Up 2: Cyclops & Emma Frost (3) vs. Cyclops & Jean Grey (2)
Match-Up 3: Scarlet Witch & Vision (1) vs. Hulkling & Wiccan (4)
Match-Up 4: Black Bolt & Medusa (3) vs. Batgirl & Nightwing (2)
Match-Up 5: Batman & Catwoman (1) vs. Spider-Man & Mary-Jane Watson (4)
Match-Up 6: Superman & Lois Lane (3) vs. Black Canary & Green Arrow (2)
Match-Up 7: Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy (1) vs. Invisible Woman & Mr. Fantastic (4)
Match-Up 8: Alana & Marko (3) vs. Apollo & Midnighter (2)
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Episode Credits
Host: Eric Rezsnyak
Panelist: Brendan Hay
Special Guests: Brad Gullickson, Lisa Gullickson of Comic Book Couples Counseling
Producer: Bob Erlenback
Editor: Bob Erlenback
Theme Music: “Dance to My Tune” by Marc Torch
