Mary Jane Watson is the love interest of the original incarnation of which superhero?

Mary Jane "MJ" Watson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics and created by Stan Lee and John Romita, Sr. The character made her first appearance in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #25. Since then she has gone on to become Peter Parker’s main love interest and later his wife.

The character has been portrayed by Kirsten Dunst in the three Spider-Man feature films directed by Sam Raimi (2002–2007) and by Shailene Woodley in deleted scenes of the 2014 film "The Amazing Spider-Man 2".

Mary Jane Watson, is first mentioned in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #15 (August 1964), and is initially used as a running joke of the series, as Peter Parker's Aunt May repeatedly attempts to set her unwilling nephew up on a date with her. Parker (also known as Spider-Man) consistently worms his way out of meeting Mary Jane who, aside from a brief appearance in #25 (June 1965) with her face obscured, is never actually seen until 'The Amazing Spider-Man' #42 (November 1966). Peter David wrote in 2010 that artist John Romita, Sr. "made the definitive statement of his arrival by pulling Mary Jane out from behind the oversized potted plant (that blocked the readers' view of her face in issue #25) and placing her on panel in what would instantly become an iconic moment."

More Info: en.wikipedia.org

Test your knowledge

What are your thoughts on this subject?

11 Comments

Corey Taylor

Richard G Schwartz, Not when you consider that that was KRISTEN DUNST.

tbear

larrywagner, I worked at the printing company where Spider-Man was printed! Didn't start till '73, though! Have lots of the Marvel comics packed away! My kids can do with them what they want, when I'm gone! Worked there til '96! 😊

tbear

Charles Graham, 👍

tbear

tesla alset, 👍😊

larrywagner

I'm with you George Oliver, my Grammy has a two story out building on the farm. All the grand children played in that shed, especially on a rainy day. I went back years ago to see if anything was left. The old house was burned down, the barn was caved in and the shed we had as a play house was flat. I look through the remains, but all the wooden creates filled with comic books were gone. Nothing left but memories. And now I'm into the 60s some of them are fading.

larrywagner

tesla alset, Good job Tesla.

Richard G Schwartz

No mention of Emma Stone paired with Toby McGuire?

John W Shreve

Gwen Stacey was hotter, but not as much fun. It was sad when Gwen died and Peter has to live knowing that his attempt to rescue her might have been what killed her.