Anna May Watson is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is depicted as a supporting character of Spider-Man.[1]
Anna Watson is depicted as Mary Jane Watson's aunt, an old friend of Aunt May, and a recurring character in various Spider-Man titles. She is depicted as filling the same role of surrogate mother in Mary Jane's life as May does for Peter Parker. For a period of time when May was believed to be dead, she moved in with Peter and Mary Jane. While initially very supportive of Peter, she becomes suspicious with his long absences and unreliability.[5]
Other versions
Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows
During the "Secret Invasion" storyline in the pages of "Amazing Spider-Man: Renew Your Vows", Anna Watson has become the great-aunt of Annie Parker and was seen as a photo.[6] She was later mentioned to have died at some point.[7]
MC2
In the "MC2" reality, Anna Watson has become the great-aunt of Mayday Parker.[8]
Ultimate Universe
During the "Ultimate Invasion" storyline, Maker traveled to Earth-6160 and remade it into his own image. Anna Watson attended the Parker family's Christmas party with Madeline Watson, Gayle Watson, and J. Jonah Jameson.[9]
In other media
Anna Watson appears in the Spider-Man, voiced by Majel Barrett. Additionally, an alternate reality incarnation who is more supportive of Peter appears in the series finale "Farewell Spider-Man".
