Marvel Might Just Turn Wolverine And Kitty Pryde’s Father-Daughter Relationship Into A Romantic One

In a surprising turn of events, ‘Ultimate Wolverine #7’ hints at a potentially romantic subplot between Wolverine and Kitty Pryde. For long-time fans, this is nothing short of jarring. In Marvel’s mainstream Earth-616 universe, Logan and Kitty’s bond is deeply familial. Since her debut at just 13 years old, Kitty has looked up to Logan as a tough but loyal mentor.

He taught her to fight, survive, and stay true to herself. The idea of romance was never even hinted at, because it would have been inappropriate and uncomfortable given their history and the significant age gap. However, Earth-6160 isn’t the same playground. In this alternate continuity, major changes have already redefined classic characters. Wolverine is the new Winter Soldier of this reality, and Kitty Pryde is far from a teen. 

She’s a hardened fighter in the rebellion against the Eurasian Republic and possibly romantically linked to Gambit. Still, in the preview of ‘Ultimate Wolverine #7’, a tender moment shared between Logan and Kitty, set against a glowing sunset, has ignited a firestorm of speculation. Are these two really about to become a couple?

Why This New Relationship Is Concerning 

To be clear, the idea of alternate universe romances isn’t new to comic book storytelling. These stories thrive on the unexpected. However, this possible pairing cuts deeper than just narrative experimentation. It challenges decades of fan investment and emotional grounding. Even in this new universe, the dynamic between Logan and Kitty is colored by everything readers know from the main continuity. 

Logan calls Kitty “kid” in the preview, which reinforces their historically platonic, protective relationship. Trying to pivot from that into a romance, even in a rebooted universe, feels unsettling. It’s not just about age or backstory, it’s about emotional legacy. There’s also the issue of narrative necessity. Wolverine has had a number of love interests throughout Marvel history, from Jean Grey to Mariko Yashida. 

Moreover, Kitty, too, has had her share of romantic arcs, with Colossus, Star-Lord, and now, potentially Gambit in this new universe. So why force a storyline that feels so inherently off-base?  What makes the situation even murkier is that this development isn’t just speculation. The preview images don’t leave much to the imagination. It’s safe to say they’re very romantic. Whether Marvel follows through remains to be seen. However, even the tease itself has shocked fans. 

Some might argue that Earth-6160 is a clean slate where anything can happen. But romanticizing a bond that, in many ways, mirrors a father-daughter or big brother-little sister dynamic isn’t something we can get over.  Marvel’s Ultimate Universe offers a playground for innovation, no doubt. However, not every line is worth crossing.