Ben Parker (The Spectacular Spider-Man)

Ben Parker was the uncle and surrogate father of Peter Parker who, along with his wife May Parker, raised him. His death at the hands of a burglar was what prompted Peter into becoming the superhero Spider-Man.

Ben Parker was born in Brooklyn, New York. At some point, He trained to be a military police officer. Ben had a younger brother named Richard. at some point later, Ben married a woman named May while Richard married Mary. Eventually, Richard and Mary Parker were killed in a plane crash so Richard and Mary's son, Peter, was then brought into the household to live with Ben and May in Forest Hills in Queens, New York. Peter grew close to both Ben and May as they raised him and that they were the only family he had. Ben and May taught Peter to be responsible and studious. Peter soon grew up with a great interest in science and academics, causing him to be a social outcast. One day, he became slightly more confident and stronger while no longer needing glasses.

One night, a burglar broke into his home and killed him. Unbeknownst to him, Peter, having been bitten by a spider that was genetically altered by radiation, selfishly let that same burglar go earlier that day. Using his spider powers to help him get home, he then opened the door to a crying Aunt May. Peter ran over to comfort her and ask her what happened. She then tells him that Uncle Ben was murdered by a burglar who broke into their house and stole Ben's car. Enraged, Peter was furious at this and sought revenge, So he donned his Spider-Man costume and confronted the burglar in an old warehouse. Spider-Man unmasked the burglar, only to realize to his horror that it was the same burglar who he let escape earlier. After knocking the criminal out and lowering him to policeman via web line. Overcome with guilt, Peter vowed to use his powers for good and to never put himself before anyone else and to never to let another innocent person come to harm if he could help it. remembering his uncle's words that, "With great power there must also come great responsibility" he became a superhero.