Benjamin "Ben" Parker (typically known as Uncle Ben) was the late uncle of Peter Parker and the husband of May Parker. He was a kind, older man who was Peter's father figure as Peter's parents died when he was younger. He is tragically killed by a criminal that Peter didn't stop despite having the chance to do so. His death would teach Peter that with great power comes great responsibility, a philosophy that he took to heart when he chose to become the superhero known as Spider-Man. Ben Parker was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
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