Top 5 Worst DC Comics Romances

[caj]

What - in your opinion - have been the 5 worst DC Comics romances?

[Green Goblin of Sector 2814]

1. Superman and Wonder Woman

2. Kyle Raynor and Carol Ferris

3. Martian Manhunter and Hawkgirl

4. Hal Jordan and Arisia

5. Dick Grayson and Barbara Gordon

[Gaius]

1. Wonder Woman/Batman
2. Wonder Woman/Superman

[Guy_McNichts]

- Wonder Woman & Batman

- Wonder Woman & Superman

- Batman & Batgirl

- Artemis & Jason Todd

- Zatanna & John Constantine

[John Venus]

Given my constant ranting, I think most people can guess what my top two least favorite romances are.

Other romances I dislike:

-Tim Drake/ Cassie Sandsmark

-Superman/Wonder Woman

-Batman/Barbara Gordon (DCAU)

-Ted Knight/Dinah Drake Lance

[j9ac9k]

- Deathstroke and Terra
and also:
- Kyle Raynor and Donna Troy and Jade and Carol Ferris
- Joker and Harley Quinn
- Batman and Talia al Ghul
- Shadow Lass and Earth Man (ick)

[thanatoskun]

Superman/Lois Lane
Superman/Lois Lane
Superman/Lois Lane
Superman/Lois Lane
Superman/Lois Lane

[king81992]

- Deathstroke and Terra
and also:
- Kyle Raynor and Donna Troy and Jade and Carol Ferris
- Joker and Harley Quinn
- Batman and Talia al Ghul
- Shadow Lass and Earth Man (ick)

I wouldn't even call Terra and Deathstroke a romance.

Agree on Batman and Talia, Shadow War showed that relationship made Batman into a huge hypocrite(or a bigger one than before considering all the questionable calls he made in the past).

[Sandy Hausler]

- Wonder Woman & Batman

- Wonder Woman & Superman

- Batman & Batgirl

- Artemis & Jason Todd

- Zatanna & John Constantine

I agree with one and two and didn't even know about three, but four is it for me. Next retcon (you know there'll be one), I hope Zatanna will never have met Constantine and will never meet him.

Sandy

[D.Z]

Dick and Babs. Dick belongs with Starfire.

[kcomics]

What - in your opinion - have been the 5 worst DC Comics romances?

Joker/Harley Quinn

The relationship was laughably abusive; he strapped her to a rocket and tried to kill her multiple times, but what's probably more frustrating is in spite of all of this abuse, she stayed with him like she was under some kind of spell. This reminded me of being a third party to an actual abusive relationship; it drains the life out of you as you watch the abused person hurt themselves over and over again and this ruined the Joker (and in some cases Harley Quinn) for some people. Even though Joker's usually cool when he's beating up heroes, it hit differently when he hurt Harley, a person who acted like she would do anything for him. It also hurt Harley's character a little bit because the comics never explained why Harley was staying with the Joker and putting up with all of that.

Bruce Wayne/Barbara Gordon

No, this is fanfiction crack pairing bad. This is practically Deathstroke/Terra level bad, because the relationship between Bruce and Barbara was seen by fans as a familial one. Making them have a romantic relationship made no sense and it hinted that Batman did not respect her as a coworker.

Deathstroke/Terra

There's no excuse for having a romantic relationship with a minor, not in real life and not in fiction. Plus, we know from other media that he abused and controlled Terra.

Harley Quinn/Nightwing

This is in the same category as Batman/Batgirl.

Superman/Wonderwoman

Clark belongs with Lois, okay? Lois and Clark are perfect for each other and their marriage and children are canon. The only time Lois and Clark should be apart is when one of them is dead.


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Best Romances

Jack/Harleen Quinzel

Sane Joker is a teddy bear. Too bad that in pretty much every universe that Harley meets the Joker, he's already insane.

Poison Ivy/Harley Quinn

This isn't a perfect relationship. It's kind of dysfunctional, but they try to look out for each other. Ivy sees Harley kind of like she sees her plants, for some reason.

Batman/Catwoman

Batman and Catwoman help each other, even though the relationship is a little dysfunctional. Bruce's willingness to date a super criminal illustrates his gray morality and willingness to bend and break some of the rules to get what he wants. Selina's willingness to betray other criminals for Batman's sake illustrate her loyalty to him. Besides, this is just a classic pairing; it's almost like Lois and Clark.

[Hol]

Barry and Iris are the worst couple. Both in the silver and bronze age and especially now. AND on the TV show. They are just awful together and never have chemistry. Barry should be with Patty. Both in comics and in the show. They make much more sense.

[married guy]

Barry and Iris are the worst couple. Both in the silver and bronze age and especially now. AND on the TV show. They are just awful together and never have chemistry. Barry should be with Patty. Both in comics and in the show. They make much more sense.

The early issues before they were married in particular! Why Barry put up with Iris berating and belittling him every day I never figured out.
She was worse than Lois Lane!

[Noodle]

Barry and Iris are the worst couple. Both in the silver and bronze age and especially now. AND on the TV show. They are just awful together and never have chemistry. Barry should be with Patty. Both in comics and in the show. They make much more sense.

It always bothered me on the show. Even though he's adopted, he's still technically her brother. I could never get past that.

[Jackalope89]

It always bothered me on the show. Even though he's adopted, he's still technically her brother. I could never get past that.

Unless the feelings began before they took him in.

Anyways;
No Batman/Superman/Wonder Woman kind of shipping.
No Bruce/Babs. Cringe then, worse now.
Shayera/J'onn. Out of nowhere, and not one anyone asked for nor wanted.
Damian/Marinette Dupain-Cheng. I know it never happened in DC proper, but holy crap is it common in fanfics. The only thing they have in common is that they're a similar age.
Jason/Babs. Just doesn't sit right with me. Besides, I've grown fond of Jason and Artemis Grace.
Tim/Babs. Stop. Babs doesn't need to go out with every Bat family member. Put her with Jason Bard and be done with it.