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The Faces Behind Spider-Man: Uncle Ben & Aunt May

Aunt May and Uncle Ben are the real heart of Peter Parker’s story: Uncle Ben’s death and Aunt May’s care shape the guilt, the duty, and the man who becomes Spider‑Man. Christian Ashley and Jill Elizabeth riff about how that loss and love push Peter into the whole “with great power” groove. They dig into backstory, side characters, weird comic what‑ifs like Bullet Points, and even May’s own love life to show how one change can flip the whole world. Christian cracks jokes, Jill brings the calm sense, and together they land on this: mentors matter, be kind, and don’t hide big stuff from the…

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