Marvel just teased a romance betweenThorand She-Hulk again, seemingly confirming that the two are at least casually seeing each other outside of work, although She-Hulk isn’t ready to put a label on it. However, forfans who ship the Marvel couple, this is the latest tidbit of evidence that there’s a clear connection between them.
Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1, written by J. Michael Straczynski, with art by Phil Noto, opens with a quiet moment, before all hell presumably breaks loose for the hero, as Peter Parker takes Mary Jane on a date.
While out, they run intoThor and She-Hulk, who is quick to clarify that the pair are just “friends.”
Marvel Offers She-Hulk/Thor Shippers More Evidence Of Their Obvious Romantic Connection
Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1, Written By J. Michael Straczynski; Art By Phil Noto; Main Cover By Terry And Rachel Dodson
The main things that keep Marvel readers coming back month-after-month are superhero battles and high-stakes drama, of course, but slice-of-life moments like the one in the preview forSpider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1 leave just as lasting of an impression on fans,especially when they hint at long-simmering romances, like Thor and She-Hulk’s.
When Mary Jane asks Thor and She-Hulk if they’re dating, the God of Thunder says “yes,” while the attorney at law/powerhouse hero says “no,” prompting Thor to change his answer to “yes…it’s a no.”
Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteenis set early inPeter Parker’s career as Spider-Man; the result, in the preview, isan almost sitcom-like exchange in which Thor nearly blows Peter’s secret identity to She-Hulk, who doesn’t know.After Thor’s amusingly lame attempt to avert his mistake, the topic of conversation turns to the heroes' relationship status.
When Mary Jane asks Thor and She-Hulk if they’re dating, the God of Thunder says “yes,” while the attorney at law/powerhouse hero says “no,” prompting Thor to change his answer to “yes…it’s a no.” She-Hulk then adds that “it’s complicated,”noting that her last ex “disappeared…somewhere in deep space.”Ultimately, thisleaves the exact nature of their dynamic open to interpretation.
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Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1, Variant Cover By Phil Noto
The meeting betweenPeter Parker and Mary Janeand Thor, alongside She-Hulk, is a memorable character moment for all the characters, helping to groundvs. the Sinister Sixteenin a particular point in Parker’s career,while also fanning the flames of the Thor/She-Hulk relationship, one fans have long wanted to see solidifiedon the page,and in the MCU.
Here, the scene makes it clear that they are involved, but the extent to which their relationship might be intimate is left unexplored. Further, it isevident that Thor wants to be a couple with She-Hulk, and that she might be interested, but is currently dealing with the fallout of another superhero romance.
What is next for She-Hulk and Thor as a couple remains unknown, but Marvel has hinted at what is in the immediate future for Spider-Man and Mary Jane; a variant cover forSpider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1 depicts Doc Ock interrupting Spidey and MJ at dinner, suggestingThor’sfaux pas about Peter’s identity might be a moot point anyway.
Spider-Man vs. the Sinister Sixteen#1will be available June 29, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
