Ben Parker (Version 1.0)

Ben Parker was the husband of May Parker, and the brother of Richard Parker. Ben and May remined childless, having no biological children of their own. The couple did however adopt their nephew Peter after Richard and hi wife Mary died in a plane accident. Ben watched Peter grow up, and encouraged him to use his knowledge to overcome the bullying he experienced from Flash Thompson and other bullies at school. Telling Peter to "rise above it", Peter felt powerless as he endured endless cruelty from his peers. After Peter was bitten by a spider on a field trip, Ben became worried about Peter. When Flash Thompson's car was stolen by a carjacker, Peter refused to help. Ben instead tried to step in, but was hit by the vehicle and killed. Peter felt guilt over Ben's death, which later inspired him to use his gifts for the greater good as Spider-Man. May and Peter later met on the anniversary of Ben's death. May was upset that Peter was late, and forgot her medicine, not realizing the responsibilities he had as Spider-Man.