# Comic Book Nuptials Batman and Wonder Woman Tie the Knot in a Superhero Wedding By Annie Ho | Published 2010-08-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhero-wedding References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/news/batman-finally-ties-the-knot.html) 'Justice League' fans rejoice because Batman finally marries Wonder Woman in this superhero wedding. (In the 'Justice League' TV cartoon series, Batman and Wonder Woman always had a thing for one another but never acted on their feelings.) Neil, 46, and Sharon Vaughn, 40, are the lucky two who got hitched in true [comic book style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains). The guests who attended this superhero wedding had to dress up as a comic or sci-fi character. The guest list included a [baby Iron Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warner-bros-1), Flash, a Power Ranger, Master Yoda and even the Joker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Romance](https://www.trendhunter.com/romance) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Superhero Weddings:** The trend of superhero-themed weddings is growing, offering opportunities for event planners to create unique and memorable experiences. - **Comic Book Fan Culture:** The rising popularity of comic book-inspired events and celebrations presents opportunities for businesses to capitalize on fan culture through merchandise, collectibles, and themed experiences. - **Cross-over Collaborations:** The collaboration between different superhero franchises, such as Batman and Wonder Woman, opens up possibilities for cross-over products, storylines, and marketing initiatives. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Event planning professionals can leverage the superhero wedding trend to offer specialized services and create unique experiences that cater to comic book fans. - **Merchandising and Collectibles:** The growing fan culture around comic books and superhero weddings creates opportunities for businesses to develop and sell branded merchandise and collectibles. - **Entertainment and Media:** The cross-over collaborations between different superhero franchises can inspire new storylines, movies, TV shows, and video games that cater to a wider fanbase and generate fresh revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Superhero Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bazooka-bubble-gum-and-dc-comics.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Comic-Themed RPG Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jam-city.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inishtree-speyside-single-malt.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md) - [Dark Superhero Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection.md) - [Classic Superhero-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-hungry-for-heroes.md)