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Aunt May

Aunt May
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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
Marvel Sep 1962

Amazing Fantasy #15

Amazing Fantasy #15
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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
Marvel Jan 1984

Marvel Team-Up #137

Marvel Team-Up #137
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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
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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