Best Couples in DC Comics’ History

Superheroes and relationships don't typically end well, historically. More often than not, they are used as a starting point for vengeance. A character's signifcant other is killed or captured or maimed in some terrible way, thus giving our hero the motivation they need to dish out justice. But sometimes, superheroes find lasting love. Sure, awful things still happen to them, but at least they can take solace in knowing that they're not alone. That they're going through the pain together.

The DC Comics Universe has some of the most memorable couples in comic book history, including some of the most romantic, iconic (and also longest) courtships in all of fiction.

Probably not the healthiest relationship in the DC Universe, but the cat-and-bat’s will they/won’t they, do they/don’t they is one of the most endearing relationships in comic books. Selina Kyle appeals to the inner bad boy of Bruce Wayne, the side of him that knows how easy it’d be to slip over to the other side of the criminal line, or at least shows him that it’s okay to cut loose once in a while. At the same time, Bruce appeals to Selina in the opposite way, inspiring her to choose another path which ultimately leads to her constant struggle of being a hero and being another Gotham City rogue. They make each other better and more interesting people.

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