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Ultimate Spider-man #6 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matthew Wilson, and VC’s Cory Petit finally sees the titular Peter Parker variant of Earth-6160 come clean to his wife, Mary Jane Watson-Parker and their son, Richard, after his daughter May lets his secret slip following a confrontation with the Kingpin. Surprised but supportive, Mary Jane reassures Peter that she’s proud of the man he’s become.
Admiring Peter in costume, Mary Jane asks what she’s supposed to call him while suited up. And when Parker admits he hasn’t come up with one, Mary Jane replies, “Oh, Peter…Isn’t it obvious? You’re Spider-man.”
One of the most lauded aspects of this Ultimate Spider-man’s new circumstances is his marriage to Mary Jane Watson-Parker – a status quo many fans of Earth-616 have been clamoring to return to ever since it was erased by Mephisto years ago. Now, on Earth-6160, Mary Jane is not only Peter’s rock once more, but she’s Spider-Man’s inspiration.
By giving Spider-Man his trademark codename, this iteration of Mary Jane has indelibly tied herself to Peter Parker’s journey and legacy as a hero, and reminded fans just how important she is to the Spider-Man mythos.
Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson have a relatively convoluted history on Earth-616, but this issue proves that Ultimate Spider-Man truly hit the jackpot by marrying his Mary Jane. With Earth-6160 still taking shape before readers’ eyes, there’s plenty of opportunity to twist what fans can expect from this classic Marvel love story. But by giving Spider-Man his name, this Mary Jane has already changed her Marvel Universe forever.
Ultimate Spider-Man has been a runaway hit with critics and fans so far, but there has been some slight criticism regarding a perceived lack of prominence for Mary Jane over the last few issues. Now that she and the family are fully updated on Spider-Man’s mission, this development could serve as a sign of things to come as Mrs. Watson-Parker now has a chance to get more fully involved in both sides of Peter’s life.
And with his upcoming war against a new Sinister Six, this version of Spider-Man is going to need all the help he can get. Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson have a relatively convoluted history on Earth-616, but this issue proves that Ultimate Spider-Man truly hit the jackpot by marrying his Mary Jane. With Earth-6160 still taking shape before readers’ eyes, there’s plenty of opportunity to twist what fans can expect from this classic Marvel love story. But by giving Spider-Man his name, this Mary Jane has already changed her Marvel Universe forever.
Ultimate Spider-Man has been a runaway hit with critics and fans so far, but there has been some slight criticism regarding a perceived lack of prominence for Mary Jane over the last few issues. Now that she and the family are fully updated on Spider-Man’s mission, this development could serve as a sign of things to come as Mrs. Watson-Parker now has a chance to get more fully involved in both sides of Peter’s life.