Spider-Man might be famous for his friendly and affable nature, but one quote reminds fans just how dark Peter Parker can be.

“With great power comes great responsibility.” While Uncle Ben never actually said that phrase in Amazing Fantasy #15, it was retroactively made into his mantra. It also came to define the life of his ...

One death caused Peter Parker even more heartbreak than Uncle Ben's demise.

Uncle Ben and Peter go to Memorial Park together, reminiscing on how it’s been one year since they lost Aunt May. When Uncle Ben tells Peter that Aunt May would love the work that he’s doing, Peter ...

Uncle Ben’s death, while tragic, was actually a fundamental hinderance to Peter’s growth as a hero, as the guilt he carries prevent him from truly rising to greatness. Peter Parker’s journey begins ...

The meeting turns out to be with his uncle, Ben Parker, at a memorial for the victims of the terrorist attack blamed on Tony Stark. Aunt May was among the fallen that day, and Uncle Ben wanted to ...

With great power comes some important lessons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. ‘I Didn’t Have A Clue.’ The Amazing Spider-Man’s ...

Joe George has been a pop culture writer for over a decade, whose work frequently appears at Den of Geek, Reactor Magazine, Think Christian, and elsewhere. He has bylines at StarTrek.com, Polygon, and ...