smacky and bucky

Another sister-in-law is getting married this summer (the last one. Yay!). The couple is of a certain mindset (basically eco-hippies in Portland, Oregon), so they will appreciate a less-than-traditional gift. Laura and I will give them something "weddingy" as well, but I alone got them this:

Reed and Sue, heart and soul of Marvel's First Family of Super-Heroes. Peter and Mary Jane, the spider and the supermodel. Scott and Jean, childhood sweethearts sworn to protect a world that hates and fears them. Break out the tissue, True Believer: The House of Ideas cordially invites you to celebrate the history-making nuptials of its greatest couples in this keepsake edition! From the Fantastic Four to Spider-Man to the X-Men, with a few surprises in between, this commemorative volume proves that the power of love can overcome all obstacles!

Is that not awesome? If every couple that got married was given this as a gift and forced to read it, the divorce rate would drop dramatically:

[Guy]: Geez, if the Hulk and Betty Ross can make it work, maybe we can give it abother try.

[Girl]: And if Sue can forgive Reed for turning them into freaks, I suppose you emptying the bank account because of your gambling addition isn't the end of the world either.

[Together]: Honey, I love you!!!

Behold the power of love!