May Parker

Housekeeps for Doctor Octopus - Amazing Spider-Man #112-116

by John Romita, 1972

After an argument with Gwen Stacy, Aunt May leaves a note for Peter and vanishes.

While Peter searches for Aunt May, a gang war erupts in New York City between Doctor Octopus and Hammerhead. Peter eventually tracks Aunt May to a Westchester Estate owned by Doctor Octopus. Spider-Man arrives at the estate as Hammerhead prepares an assault on Doctor Octopus' lair. As Spider-Man search the manor for Aunt May, Aunt May ambushes him and smashes a vase over his head knocking him out.

When Spider-Man recovers, he catches up with Aunt May and Doctor Octopus. As Aunt May watches in horror, Spider-Man loses control and nearly beats Doctor Octopus to death. Aunt May recovers a handgun lying on the floor, and attempted to stop Spider-Man from continuing to hit Doctor Octopus, she fires just missing Spider-Man

After the police arrive, Peter Parker makes an appearance. Aunt May informs him that she intends to stay on as Doctor Octavius' housekeeper for the time being and maintain his estate while he sorts out his legal difficulties.