The mysterious disappearance of Peter Parker’s parents has been a source of intrigue for Marvel fans for decades. The story of how Peter’s parents, Richard and Mary Parker, vanished has been told and retold in various iterations of the Spider-Man comics and movies. But what really happened to them?
The most widely accepted version of the story is that Richard and Mary Parker were secret agents working for the CIA. They were sent on a mission to the Soviet Union, where they were captured and killed by the KGB. This version of the story was first introduced in the Amazing Spider-Man #87 in 1970.
However, there have been other theories about what happened to Peter’s parents. Some believe that they were killed in a plane crash, while others think that they were killed in a car accident. There have even been theories that they were killed by the Green Goblin or Doctor Octopus.
The truth is that the exact circumstances of Richard and Mary Parker’s disappearance remain a mystery. It is possible that they were killed in a mission gone wrong, or that they were killed in a car accident. It is also possible that they were killed by a supervillain.
Whatever the truth may be, it is clear that Peter Parker’s parents’ disappearance has had a profound impact on his life. It has shaped his outlook on life and his sense of responsibility. It has also made him more determined to use his powers for good and to protect the innocent.
The mystery of what happened to Peter Parker’s parents may never be solved. But one thing is certain: their disappearance has had a lasting impact on Peter and the Marvel universe.
