Aunt May
Creation & Design
Aunt May was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko as a supporting character for Spider-Man, representing the archetypal caring guardian.Early Years
Initially portrayed as a frail elderly woman, Aunt May's character evolved to show her strength and resilience, often being a source of emotional support for Peter Parker.Character Development
Over the years, Aunt May has transitioned from a simple supporting character to a more complex figure, often embodying themes of sacrifice, resilience, and unconditional love.Cultural Reception
Aunt May has been well-received as a beloved character in the Spider-Man mythos, often praised for her depth and relatability.Character Details
Real Name:
May Parker
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Spider-Man, The Avengers
Abilities:
Nurturing, Resourcefulness
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
gray
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Amazing Fantasy #15
Marvel
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1962
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Spider-Man
1st appearance and death of Uncle Ben
1st appearance of Aunt May
1st appearance of Flash Thompson
1st appearance of Liz Allan, later marries Harry Osborn
💰 In Sept. 2021, a 9.6 sale of $3.6 million surpassed the previous record in this grade of $1.1 million from 2011
Key Facts
1st appearance and origin of Spider-Man
1st appearance and death of Uncle Ben
1st appearance of Aunt May
1st appearance of Flash Thompson
1st appearance of Liz Allan, later marries Harry Osborn
💰 In Sept. 2021, a 9.6 sale of $3.6 million surpassed the previous record in this grade of $1.1 million from 2011
Amazing Spider-Man #112
Marvel
•
1972
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Partial origin of Peter Parker, specifically his relationship with Aunt May and Uncle Ben after the death of his parents
Key Facts
Partial origin of Peter Parker, specifically his relationship with Aunt May and Uncle Ben after the death of his parents
Marvel Team-Up #137
Marvel
•
1984
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Golden Oldie, Aunt May as a Herald of Galactus in a dream Peter is having where she and Franklin Richards search the Universe for a Twinkie big enough to feed Galactus, a Hostess advertisement
Key Facts
1st appearance of Golden Oldie, Aunt May as a Herald of Galactus in a dream Peter is having where she and Franklin Richards search the Universe for a Twinkie big enough to feed Galactus, a Hostess advertisement
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man Annual #4
Marvel
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1984
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Tamara Blake, later becomes Iron Cat
Origin of Aunt May and Ben Parker
Key Facts
1st appearance of Tamara Blake, later becomes Iron Cat
Origin of Aunt May and Ben Parker
Amazing Spider-Man #400
Marvel
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1995
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
"Death" of Aunt May
Amazing Spider-Man #35
Marvel
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2001
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
Aunt May discovers Peter Parker is Spider-Man
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #35, then The Amazing Spider-Man #47
Key Facts
Aunt May discovers Peter Parker is Spider-Man
📖 Spider-Verse Reading Order: read The Amazing Spider-Man #35, then The Amazing Spider-Man #47
Trouble #1
Epic
•
2003
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Five-issue romance series that takes place in an alternate universe featuring Richard and Ben Parker as young men dating Mary Fitzpatrick (Peter Parker's mom in the mainstream universe) and May Reilly (Peter Parker's aunt in the mainstream universe) who is Peter's biological mom in this story
Key Facts
Five-issue romance series that takes place in an alternate universe featuring Richard and Ben Parker as young men dating Mary Fitzpatrick (Peter Parker's mom in the mainstream universe) and May Reilly (Peter Parker's aunt in the mainstream universe) who is Peter's biological mom in this story
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