Spider-Man: 10 Fan Fiction Relationships We Wish Were Real

Be it Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy, or even Black Cat, Spider-Man has had his fair share of romances in all the comics that he has been featured in. But there still remain a few relationships that fans of the web-slinger have always wished for but never got to see in either the comics or the big-screen adaptations.

Thanks to fanart and fanfiction threads, these “dream couples” can still be manifested among Spidey fans. While a majority of these ships cater towards Spider-Man himself, a few other instances also imagine the romance between characters such as Mary and Gwen, or Miles Morales and Kamala Khan.

10 Peter And Flash

Flash Thompson has been notorious in Midtown High School for his constant bullying. Flash often used to pick on Peter Parker before the latter gained superhuman powers.

But since he gave up bullying Peter, Flash also grew an intense admiration for Spider-Man. Maybe, the wall-crawler can be a good role model for the bully prompting him to even change his ways. And given his love for the costumed hero, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him spark up a romance with Peter in a future Spider-Man comic arc. It would make for a heartwarming ship that would also help him unlearn his toxic traits.

9 Mary And Gwen

Peter has often shifted his love interests between Gwen Stacy and Mary Jane. Despite trying his best to be a loving partner, his responsibility as a superhero has often restricted him from giving them the love that they truly need. Because of their common love interest, some envy can be noticed among both (especially in comics such as Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane).

What if Mary and Gwen loved each other? This is the question that some fanart pieces seek to answer with some passionate femslash scenarios. One even reinterprets the “Spider-Man kiss” with Spider-Gwen kissing Mary while hanging upside down.

8 Venom And Spider-Man

Eddie Brock got manipulated by the Venom symbiote chiefly because of his professional setbacks caused by Spider-Man. After a stint as a villain, Brock agreed to a truce with Spider-Man to serve as the Lethal Protector of San Francisco until he finally turned into the heroic Anti-Venom.

Spider-Man has a lot to do in Eddie’s change of heart and this positive impact is what makes them a good ship. Even though he led a life of evil, he is still ready to mend his ways and find redemption. And considering that both Peter and Eddie were competitive peers at The Daily Bugle, the “enemies-turned-lovers” trope might also work in their favor.

7 The Human Torch And Spider-Man

Spider-Man has joined the Fantastic Four on a few missions every now and then. Johnny Storm aka the Human Torch, in particular, has been his ally and best friend for a long time.

If fans imagine them as a couple, their energies would match each other’s given their easygoing nature and adorable sense of humor. Just like how Spider-Man’s naivety can annoy older Avengers, Torch’s flamboyance also doesn’t gel well with his uptight Fantastic Four peers. Both heroes would be perfect for each other as they rarely show any toxicity whenever they are together.

6 Harry And Peter

Harry Osborne and Peter Parker have experienced both highs and lows in one of the best Spider-Man friendships. As his father turned out to be Spider-Man’s arch-nemesis Green Goblin, Harry grew distanced from Peter. Despite their issues, Harry has always respected Peter as a true friend, be it in adolescence or adulthood.

The mutual respect that the two share even has the potential to turn them into a couple sometime in the future. In fact, they have often been shipped in fanfics under the title “Parksborn.” Peter can be a right fit for Harry also because he has seen him at his lowest and he knows what it feels like to lose a parent. Harry’s parental troubles did ruin his life to an extent, but Peter’s love can offer him some much-needed hope.

5 Miles And Kamala

Miles Morales and Kamala Khan both are new-age inheritors of legendary superhero titles, namely Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. Both do share a close friendship at times and are driven by a strong sense of duty towards helping the public.

Their similar ideas on heroism make them a perfect fit for each other and even their differences make them cuter. In comics such as Young Avengers, Kamala is usually happy and energetic after accomplishing certain missions. Miles, on the other hand, is slightly shy and socially awkward. These opposite energies can maybe lead unite for a wholesome relationship.

4 Daredevil And Spider-Man

Marvel superhero Matt Murdock aka Daredevil and Spider-Man often cross paths as they both fight crime in New York City. Both also share a common ideology believing in a moral sense of responsibility rather than engaging in wanton violence.

It would make sense for them to fall in love in an alternate scenario because of the admiration that they have for each other. After all, Daredevil isn’t an easy one to be impressed by other heroes. He’s often at loggerheads with others depending upon their style of vigilance. As for Spider-Man, he has been an ardent believer of the motto, “With great power, comes great responsibility,” a tenet that Daredevil himself subscribes to.

3 Ned And Peter

Even though Ned Leeds and Peter Parker are high-school best friends in the MCU, they are mostly depicted as work colleagues at The Daily Bugle where Ned serves as a reporter. Even though he’s largely a positive character, his alcoholism and its impact on his marriage formed much of Ultimate Spider-Man‘s storyline. At one point, he was also brainwashed to take the mantle of Hobgoblin.

Maybe, if he and Peter struck it off romantically in an alternate timeline, it can hope that they would have a closer relationship. And given how both characters are constantly shipped in the films, it’s high time that fans caught a glimpse of a romantic relationship between the two.

2 Ms. Marvel And Spider-Man

Even though Peter Parker and Carol Danvers have gone out on one date in Ms. Marvel #37, it ended awkwardly and wasn’t romantic in nature. However, in the one-shot comic Siege, Venom revealed that Carol still harbored complicated feelings for Peter. These feelings were never touched upon later on.

As per their date, Carol is more organized in general and prefers fine dining for an intimate getaway. Meanwhile, Peter is more laidback and can have a good time even at a local New York deli. While having such opposite interests can be a dealbreaker for some, maybe the two heroes can can have the best of both worlds by blending their interests. The aforementioned date might have been awkward but it was also extremely cute to say the least.

1 Deadpool And Spider-Man

Spider-Man can be quite immature at times, but it is still bearable when compared to the total lack of responsibility that Deadpool shows. The fast-talking mercenary Wade Wilson always wishes to befriend him even though the latter’s patience is heavily tested whenever they embark on adventures in Deadpool’s comic storylines.

In the Spideypool ship, it is Spider-Man who will be the more mature partner. Even though Deadpool hardly exercises any restraint on his bloodshed, he does tend to grow less violent whenever Spider-Man is around him. This is enough proof to show how healthy the Avenger can be for the “Merc with a mouth.”

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