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Parker, Ben (Uncle Ben)

Universe
Marvel Universe

Real Name
Benjamin Parker

Aliases
Ben, Uncle Ben, Unca' Ben

Identity
No dual identity

Occupation
Retired; former textile worker, carnival barker

Citizenship
U.S.A. (deceased)

Place of Birth
Brooklyn, New York

Known Relatives
May Parker (wife), Richard Parker (brother, deceased), Mary Parker (sister-in-law, deceased), Peter Parker (Spider-Man, nephew), Mary Jane Watson Parker (niece-in-law)

Group Affiliation
None

Education
High school graduate

Height
5'9"

Weight
175 lbs.

Eyes
Blue

Hair
White

Powers
None

Abilities
Ben Parker was a good parent and a loving husband and he had many years worth of experience in textile working

Weapons
None

Paraphernalia
None

First Appearance
Amazing Fantasy #15 (1962)

Significant Issues
first appearance, shot by a burglar (Amazing Fantasy #15, 1962)

Ben Parker was a boy around the time of World War II. He was in love with May Parker, who was in love with a criminal. Ben convinced her that her lover was no good, and the two married.

When Ben's brother Richard and his wife Mary died, Ben and May decided to raise their son Peter as their own. Peter loved his uncle and aunt more than anyone in the world. Ben was killed when a burglar was robbing their house. Ben accidentally surprised him causing the burglar to shoot him. His death sparked the transformation of Peter Parker into Spider-Man.

He once returned for five minutes as part of a birthday present from Doctor Strange for Peter Parker.

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contributors: Lonesome Pinky, s05bf0d4

Categories: People | Deceased