The love story of Mary Jane Watson and Peter Parker, known as the Spider-man series, has won hearts of millions via both wide screens of cinemas and plenty of comics. The couple, if I may call them, seems to be ready to thrill fans with their relationship’s various twists. Though things have always been tough for the couple, romance is always on high heat because of the unparalleled chemistry of them.
Mary Jane Watson is a comic character for many newcomers to comics but she is the most completed and talented lover of the Marvels comics universe. Here are the top 5 interesting facts you need to know about Mary Jane Watson.
1. Origin
She lives an abusive household where she was born to Philip and Madeline Watson. She was the younger sister of Gayle Watson and her mother wanted to move to New York to have an acting career. Nothing much interesting about her father’s life to know: a frustrated professor and writer who used to take out his frustration on his family.
2. First appearance
She appeared, in fact, mentioned, for the first time on the Amazing Spider-man – 15 in August 1964. Her first mention was not as much appreciated as she was introduced to a running joke. Peter’s aunt wanted him to date her.
3. Five on Six
Marvel offers a complete profile of every character with its powers and other capabilities. It is a complete chart where one can get an insight into favorite character strengths and weaknesses. Interestingly, Mary Jane Watson scores 5 on each of the five powers on the chart. It includes durability, energy, fighting skills, intelligence, speed, and strength.
4. Love at First Sight
If you are a The Amazing Spider-man fan, you have already known that Mary Jane made her way to Peter Parker’s life with the famous line, “Face it Tiger, you just hit the jackpot.” It happened on #15 but it is until #43 that both hit for their first date.
5. The Romance
Pursuing a dream career is what we all wanted to some different variation. The Amazing Mary Jane also wants the same as she is looking for a career in acting and leaves New York but she still in relationship and love with Peter.