The X-Men universe is full of powerful mutants, but some fans have a special kind of attraction to some of these super powered characters. So much so, Gail Simone, the amazing writer known for her work on Birds of Prey and Uncanny X-Men, asked her fans who they would kiss, and they had some very interesting choices!
X-Men Fan Favorites:
It appears that Simone likes to engage with fans. Back in 2021 she asked everyone what their first comic crush was! It’s always exciting to hear from fans, who help bring stories to life and have created such memorable moments with this superhero franchise. She brought this up on Twitter/X in 2024.
This latest inquiry was really engaging. She's really interested in fan interactions and wants people to think deeply about these characters. What’s great is she got so many replies! That is so fun! What also stands out, are how some of these most recognizable faces were a big hit with her followers!
Classic Choices:
The X-Men series has been building some epic relationships for years, making romance an important part of the comics and even influencing stories. Some are very obvious and well-known. Like the pairings of Mystique and Destiny or those really exciting and messy moments from Jean Grey, Cyclops and Wolverine. Some couples might give you the heart-stopping, will-they-won't-they anticipation, such as Xavier and Magneto, this whole aspect is pretty significant and helps create such relatable, human moments for a story full of "non-humans." So it's totally understandable that fans would wonder what a possible date, romance, or fling with their favorite mutant might be like. The Twitter thread even exploded and was filled with passionate comments and remarkable art to go along with this topic!
It wasn't all the wild romantic moments. This Twitter discussion was also very specific.
- There were so many names but the most common replies were surprisingly insightful and made some people re-consider these X-Men.
- Wolverine was chosen frequently and while @Belinda_McBride noted his low height and stated this is made up by a lot of feral chaos, but really showcases how unique fans’ reactions truly are.
Adventurous Choices:
The responses didn't end there. Simone had a rule, one kiss, which didn't stop fans from imagining things further! One choice that came up many times was Emma Frost, whose telepathic ability helps many to imagine some mind-bending romantic moments. Some even referenced the mind-blowing scenes with Emma who once used her mental abilities to become Jean Grey!
One of the best responses came from @steviecoolest who joked “Couldn’t I just kiss all of them by kissing Mystique?” Which totally ignores Mystique’s normal gorgeous look.
Then there is Rogue and Gambit. An incredibly well known power couple who could lead to amazing and possibly scary situations!
- Some really liked Rogue. Others felt that they’d love to have the ability to get kissed by Gambit
- The Twitter comments showed just how committed these fans were about these awesome power couples.
Controversial Choices:
While it’s fun to celebrate a person's romantic choices, even those with these fantastical figures in comic books, this topic has some interesting opinions.
It was very common for many fans to state their favorite character might include Beast or even Toad, however the truly surprising comments included Kid Omega, who fans thought was amazing during the fights with the Sentinels.
His character still seems pretty complicated!
- His major ego
- His hateful crimes against humans
This goes to show that even the most powerful and popular X-men might have controversial parts to their storylines.
A Unique Engagement:
What is unique and something that every X-Men fan can agree with? These types of conversations aren’t just interesting, they highlight just what Simone loves about these stories. The fact that she's such a big fan herself, and has that passionate devotion really helps everyone who creates comic book universes! That also helps to strengthen these unique relationships that we fans love! By making sure that fans see just how connected they are with writers, we might just find even better storylines and interactions. This will mean more great work and possibly even a larger and growing audience for Uncanny X-Men.
