Black Cat and Emma Frost Romance Teased by Marvel in a Diamond-Studded Encounter
A heist brings them together
Felicia Hardy has been trying to prove she is more than a cat burglar, even as she continues stealing on Earth and in the Negative Zone. She has also used her abilities to help others, including the Fantastic Four.
In Black Cat #16, Felicia steals a large sapphire and replaces it with a glass copy. The auction proceeds are meant for Emma Frost, who tracks Felicia down. Their meeting begins with a fight.
Diamond form sparks attraction
Felicia prepares a quip and a knockout blow, but Emma shifts into her diamond form and stops her. Struck by Emma’s appearance, Felicia says aloud that she thinks she is in love.
Emma sets the flirting aside and asks Felicia to infiltrate the X-Men in Alaska and steal Sentinel AI. She says she cannot take the assignment herself because her relationship with Cyclops is complicated. Felicia thinks she would normally refuse, but cannot turn down a woman made of diamonds.
A possible connection, not a couple
The issue does not make Black Cat and Emma an official couple. Still, their playful exchange suggests surprising compatibility: both enjoy luxury, are skilled at outsmarting men, and appreciate diamonds.
Emma has shown some fluidity in her sexuality, but does not identify as bisexual. In Iron Man #13, written by Gerry Duggan, she describes herself as sapiosexual, meaning attraction to highly intelligent people. Felicia’s cleverness could therefore appeal to her.
Two Marvel figures meet at last
The story notes that the characters have not met before, despite moving in similar circles. They have not shared teammates or villains, and apparently did not cross paths at the Hellfire Club or Hellfire Gala.
G. Willow Wilson brings the two characters together in the issue. Their encounter opens the door to more interaction, though whether the flirtation develops further remains uncertain.
Key points
- Felicia falls for Emma after seeing her diamond form in Black Cat #16.
- Emma recruits Felicia to steal Sentinel AI from the X-Men in Alaska.
- The issue teases chemistry but does not establish the characters as a couple.
- Emma describes herself as sapiosexual in Iron Man #13.