Spider-Man's Identity Exposed In Fan-Favorite Comic Series

Is Spider-Man becoming careless when it comes to his secret identity? Well, it depends. Although it is true that he has always put a lot of effort into protecting his identity, this level of care and dedication is definitely not seen in Spider-Man's latest Marvel Comics storyline. In fact, his secret gets exposed almost immediately after the start, and it's absolutely his own fault. Well, for better or for worse.

In a preview for Ultimate Spider-Man 6, Peter Parker is sitting with his family for breakfast, and he tries to lie about how he got his bruises. However, his young daughter, May, is quick to interrupt, stating that he is in this condition because he is a superhero. Well, she tries to cut herself off, but the damage is already done. The preview ends before Mary Jane and Richard get the chance to respond, but it's clear that everybody now knows about Spider-Man's secret identity.

How Did Spider-Man Reveal His Identity To May?

In the newly-established continuity of Earth-6160's Ultimate Universe, Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man in his thirties - he has a wife, kids, and a good career. Naturally, when you reach this stage in your life, sneaking around to secretly be a superhero becomes an extremely difficult task. Peter has a lot more responsibilities now, and all his decisions are affecting not only himself but also his family.

Perhaps this is the reason why he couldn't hide his identity even for one full issue of his new comic series. May Parker was the first to find out that he is Spider-Man when he snuck back into his home one night after patrolling the city, and May caught him taking off his mask. Obviously, he had no other choice but to come clean and tell her the truth. However, people claim that he definitely could have been more careful, and there's nobody else he could blame for the incident other than himself.

Who Knows About Spider-Man's True Identity?

If you think that Spider-Man's immediate family knowing about his identity might cause trouble, wait until you hear who else knows. Peter Parker failed to keep his secret in front of his arch-enemy, Harry Osborn, also known as Green Goblin. Yes, they might be allies in the Ultimate Universe, but Harry knowing that Peter Parker is Spider-Man is definitely not the best idea, and it might have terrible consequences at some point.

Additionally, apart from his family and Green Goblin, the entire Ultimates team and the Maker know that Peter Parker is secretly a superhero. One wrong move and the entire world might find out about his identity. According to some fans, it's really not that easy to have sympathy for the character when you see that the level of effort he puts into hiding the fact that he is Spider-Man has definitely dropped immensely.

Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 6 Reviews

Although there are some people who think that Peter needs to be more careful, the reviews for Ultimate Spider-Man Issue 6 are almost all positive. People are especially moved by the moment that Peter Parker gets the inspiration for the new look of his costume from his own daughter. Fans are commenting that this is the first good piece of writing that they have seen in a very long time.

I actually cried reading this bit, it was so perfect how he got the name and the costume and it feels so heartwarming seeing Peter swinging through the city with MJ on his back. I definitely love seeing this version of Peter.

Reddit user, FinalBossOf_Dc

Many people added that it was especially nice to see Peter so happy considering the world we live in and all the dangers that revealing his secret might pose. Another aspect that the community seems to love is the fact that Peter did not try to lie about his identity throughout the entire time. He actually revealed his secret to his family, and his honesty was definitely rewarded.