Mary Jane Watson Breaks Up with Paul, Causing Comic Buzz

NEW YORK, NY — Mary Jane Watson‘s complicated love life takes a dramatic turn in the latest issue of All-New Venom #9, where she officially breaks up with Paul Rabin. This development comes as Spider-Man fans weigh in on the controversial character of Paul, who has garnered disfavor since his introduction in 2022.

In All-New Venom, written by Al Ewing, Mary Jane, the new host of the Venom symbiote, confronts Paul about their strained relationship. After a long build-up of tension, MJ decides she can no longer try to make things work with him. During an emotional conversation, Paul expresses his love, but MJ counters, stating their relationship ‘hasn’t been working for a long time,’ leading to a breakup that many fans have anticipated.

Paul was first introduced as the son of a villain from the alternate world of Earth-23321, which altered the dynamics of his relationship with MJ and Peter Parker. Fans were polarized by Paul’s role in the comics, with many believing he hindered the potential rekindling of MJ’s romance with Peter.

As MJ continues to navigate her new powers as Venom, speculation about her future romance with Peter remains. The unresolved tension is compounded in this week’s Amazing Spider-Man #9, where Peter, busy with personal struggles, dismisses MJ upon her revealing she is Venom’s latest host.

Marvel fans are left guessing whether the breakup will enable MJ to move forward as a standalone character, or if Peter and MJ will eventually reconnect. Regardless of where the story leads, MJ’s journey as a powerful figure in her own right is clearly on the horizon.