Spiderman/comic book fans... question for you...

[Cindy B]

After watching the Spiderman movie DVD for the 5,356th time since Christmas.... (my son loves it what can I say?)

I have a question...


What happened to Peter Parkers parents? Why does he live with his aunt and uncle? And another thought, why are they so elderly? (The Uncle Ben character said in the movie he was 78? I think?, that seems quite old to have teenagers in the house...)

Anyway, any info would be appreciated...

Thanks!

 

[cherylp3]

I did a websearch <br>

http://www.marveldirectory.com/individuals/s/spiderman.htm

Peter Parker was orphaned at the age of 6 when his parents were killed in an airplane crash overseas. He went to live with his uncle and aunt, Ben and May Parker, in Forest Hills, New York.

For more details about Peter's parents go to
http://www.samruby.com/Spiderverse/RichardMary/richardmary.htm

 

[BarryHom]

Originally posted by Cindy B
What happened to Peter Parkers parents? Why does he live with his aunt and uncle? And another thought, why are they so elderly? (The Uncle Ben character said in the movie he was 78? I think?, that seems quite old to have teenagers in the house...)

You know, I don't know. When I think of Uncle Ben, I think of rice!