Mary Jane Watson

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Mary Jane Watson
Aliases:	Mary Jane Watson-Parker; M.J.
Continuity:	Marvel Universe
Notability:	Supporting character
Gender:	Female
Race:	Human
Location:	Forest Hills, Queens, New York City, New York
Relatives:	See Family
Status:	Alive
First:	Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 1 #25
Actor:	Sara Ballantine Kirsten Dunst

Mary Jane Watson, often shortened to MJ, is a fictional supporting character featured in comic books published by Marvel Comics. She is major supporting character in the Spider-Man family of comic book titles and it's various spin-offs. She has been presented as the best friend, love interest, and wife (as Mary Jane Watson-Parker) of Peter Parker, the alter ego of Spider-Man. This was after the tragic death of Gwen Stacy, and initially upon her introduction, she had a friendly rivalry with Gwen for Peter's affections. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr., after a few partial appearances and references, her first full appearance was in Amazing Spider-Man, Volume 1 #42.

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The character of Mary Jane Watson was created by writer Stan Lee and artist John Romita, Sr..
Mary Jane Watson ranked 43rd in Comics Buyer's Guide's " Sexiest Women in Comics" list.
Mary Jane Watson was born in Montoursville, Pennsylvania.
Mary Jane Watson was originally introduced as a silhouetted cameo in Amazing Spider-Man #25. She made her first full appearance in Amazing Spider-Man #42. The character was first referenced as far back as Amazing Spider-Man #15.
Mary Jane and Peter Parker were married in Amazing Spider-Man Annual #21.
Mary Jane Watson appeared in the 1994 Spider-Man animated television series. She was voiced by actress Sara Ballantine and first appeared in episode 1x03, "Return of the Spider-Slayers".
Mary Jane absolutely hates Spider-Man's black costume, because it reminds her of Venom, who had previously terrorized her.