“Dear Spider-Man... I don't know how... or even where to send this, but I was told that if I ever needed to get something off my chest that I should write down. A year ago, I lost my husband and best friend Ben Parker. And yesterday... I watched as my nephew was almost taken from me when some monsters attacked his school. But you saved the day. You saved them all... including my Peter. Now I'm not one for the notion that people wear masks and settle thing with their fists. But I know my Ben would always tell me that With great power comes great responsibility. And if Ben was alive to see this new age of heroes, well he would simply smile his wide, beautiful smile and say... Keep your head on straight and go get 'em! Sincerely, May Parker.”
―May's letter to Spider-Man
May Parker (née Reilly), commonly known as Aunt May, is a supporting character in the animated series, Ultimate Spider-Man. She was the widow of Ben Parkerand the aunt of Peter Parker.
History[]
After the tragic death of her in-laws, Richard and Mary Parker due to a plane crash, she and her husband raised their nephew, Peter, since he was a child. Following Ben's death, she is Peter's current guardian.
Personality[]
Peter Parker thinks May is the coolest aunt ever. After her husband's passing, May became a single-working mother woman who handled everything. She shows a strong-willed who is unafraid of speaking her mind. She has become a parent looking out for her nephew's best interests. After getting used to Peter being Spider-Man, May is supportive of him.
In "Contest of Champions," she reveals to Peter that she knows his secret as Spider-Man and fears losing him like she lost Ben. However, May soon accepts her nephew's role as a vigilante when she sees he uses his powers to help the defenseless and protect the innocent. When Peter lost Spider-Man's powers due to taking Doc Ock's cure, Peter lost hope until May reminded him he was Peter Parker long before he was Spider-Man.
