Marvel’s upcoming Deadpool and Batman crossover has despatched the web abuzz with pleasure, particularly now that it’s been revealed the occasion will embrace backup options showcasing team-ups between heroes like Inexperienced Arrow and Daredevil, and maybe even extra notably, Wonder Woman and Captain America. Some followers have even stirred controversy by theorizing that the latter pairing may result in a romance.
On condition that Diana Prince is just lately single, after dropping each the daddy of her little one and long-time love interest Steve Trevor, followers have theorized that DC and Marvel could also be organising a short-lived romance between Marvel Girl and Captain America.
This concept has surfaced with various levels of seriousness, with some joking that DC and Marvel are giving Diana a “new” Steve. Nevertheless, many followers believed a romance or no less than a kiss may happen between the 2 heroes of their upcoming team-up. Chip Zdarsky, the author for the Marvel Girl / Captain America crossover, has now come out and debunked this concept.
Chip Zdarsky Solutions: Will Marvel Girl and Captain America Kiss?
WONDER WOMAN / CAPTAIN AMERICA Crossover by Chip Zdarsky, and Illustrated by Terry & Rachel Dodson
On June 24, 2025, Chip Zdarsky took to his Substack weblog to share ideas on his and Terry & Rachel Dodson’s upcoming Marvel Girl / Captain America crossover. Whereas the author admitted, “I can’t say a lot in regards to the story (or something, actually),” he teased, “while you see it, you’ll perceive that I simply determined to go all-in and make it the whole lot I wished to see in a crossover.”
The truth that Chip goes “all-in” is sufficient to stir pleasure amongst followers. And whereas he didn’t reveal any main plot particulars, he did reply one burning fan query: Will Steve Trevor and Marvel Girl kiss? Chip’s reply was blunt and humorous: “What? No.” (Sorry, Marvel Girl and Captain America shippers).
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What makes his reply even funnier is the reason that adopted: “Steve doesn’t prefer to kiss. He likes to look longingly at previous pictures of girls in heart-shaped lockets.” This tongue-in-cheek remark is a playful jab at Steve’s famously reserved demeanor and the fan notion of his old school ‘prude-ness.’
The quip about “heart-shaped lockets” can be a intelligent nod to Captain America’s sentimental facet, significantly his enduring love for Peggy Carter, typically symbolized by the picture he carries of her. So, in brief: no, Marvel Girl and Captain America won’t be locking lips on this crossover.
Wait… Marvel Girl & Captain America Would Truly Be Nice Collectively
Diana Prince & Steve Trevor Might Not Be Lovers, However They Might Be Twin Flames
Most followers most likely haven’t critically thought-about Wonder Woman and Captain America as a sensible couple, since they arrive from two completely totally different universes. However when imagining the dynamic of their upcoming team-up, it turns into clear that these two heroes really make a surprisingly robust pairing.
Steve Trevor and Steve Rogers share greater than only a title. Each are former service members, devoted love pursuits, and agency believers in doing what’s proper, regardless of the fee. They even look considerably alike. Given these similarities, it is simple to think about Diana seeing echoes of her Steve in Captain Rogers.
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That doesn’t imply the 2 would work romantically. The truth is, it might be a bit unsettling if Diana, who continues to be grieving Steve Trevor, immediately linked with somebody so eerily related. Nonetheless, what they do have is the potential for a strong and lasting friendship grounded in shared values and life experiences.
This shared temperament could end in a a lot smoother team-up than the one teased for Batman and Deadpool, which guarantees chaos and comedy. Nevertheless, primarily based on Chip Zdarsky’s playful tone when discussing the Marvel Girl / Captain America crossover, it appears Diana and Steve may nonetheless discover themselves wrapped up in some light-hearted shenanigans, proving that even essentially the most critical heroes can have enjoyable.
Chip Zdarsky: Look, I’m a jaded man. That is my job. I’ve typed the phrases THWIP and SNIKT tons of of instances prefer it’s no large deal. However this? This really makes me just a little giddy.
I can’t say a lot in regards to the story (or something, actually), however while you see it you’ll perceive that I simply determined to go all-in and make it the whole lot I wished to see in a crossover.
Captain America and Marvel Girl! What a world.
WILL THEY KISS
What? No.
WHY NOT
Steve doesn’t prefer to kiss. He likes to look longingly at previous pictures of girls in heart-shaped lockets.
OH. OKAY.
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