Monkeyman & O'Brien and Angel & The Ape

Ever since 1933 folks have been intrigued by the pairing of an oversized ape with a beautiful woman.  Maybe its a statement on the male/female dynamic by focusing on extreme versions of each, or maybe it's just for the cool visual it provides.  Or maybe King Kong made such an impact that future generations of creators were inspired to follow suit.  Probably a combination of the three, and I have to admit, I usually enjoy tales with the set-up.