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Richard and Mary Parker

Richard and Mary Parker
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Creation & Design

Richard Parker was created by Stan Lee and John Romita Sr. as part of the backstory for Spider-Man, serving as the father of Peter Parker.

Early Years

Richard Parker, along with his wife Mary, was a secret agent who was murdered when Peter Parker was a child, leading to Peter's eventual path as Spider-Man.

Character Development

Over the years, Richard Parker's character has evolved from a mere backstory element to a significant part of Spider-Man's mythos, influencing Peter's motivations and decisions.

Cultural Reception

Richard Parker has been well-received as a pivotal character in Spider-Man's origin story, adding depth to Peter Parker's character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Richard Parker
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
brown
Epic Sep 2003

Trouble #1

Trouble #1
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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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