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Creation & Design

Benjamin Parker, also known as Uncle Ben, was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko. He was designed to be a father figure to Peter Parker, instilling in him the values of responsibility and morality.

Early Years

Uncle Ben raised Peter Parker after the death of Peter's parents. He and Aunt May provided a loving home for Peter, emphasizing the importance of doing the right thing.

Character Development

Uncle Ben's character has evolved from a simple supporting role to a symbol of responsibility and sacrifice in the Spider-Man mythos. His famous quote, 'With great power, there must also come great responsibility,' has become a guiding principle for Spider-Man and resonates throughout the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

Uncle Ben is widely regarded as one of the most important characters in the Spider-Man series, representing the moral compass for Peter Parker.

Character Details

Real Name:
Benjamin Parker
First Appearance:
Last Avengers Story, The #2
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Avengers
Abilities:
Wisdom, Mentorship
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 10"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
gray

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Last Avengers Story, The #2
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Last Avengers Story, The #2
 
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1st appearance of Benjamin Parker, son of Peter Parker

1st appearance of Tommy Maximoff, son of Scarlet Witch and Vision

Story takes place in the Alterniverse, an imprint Marvel briefly used for their ‘What If...?’ stories

Written in 1986 but delayed until 1996 because Marvel editors felt the story moved too slow

What If...? #88
Marvel ⋅ 1996
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What If...? #88
 
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1st appearance of Benjamin Parker, an alternate reality where Peter's son is a mutant

Spider-Girl #59
Marvel ⋅ 2003
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Spider-Girl #59
 
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1st appearance of Benjamin 'Benjy' Parker, Peter and Mary Jane’s baby in the MC2- the universe that spun-off from 'What If... #105

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