Paul Rabin, known to the internet simply as Paul, emerged as a massive meme following his debut in the 2022 'The Amazing Spider-Man' run by writer Zeb Wells. The character became infamous for being Mary Jane Watson's new partner during a period where Peter Parker was mysteriously estranged from her. Fans quickly turned Paul into a symbol of editorial-driven misery for Peter Parker, leading to a flood of memes that insert Paul into historical events, other comic panels, or romantic situations to mock the perceived NTR tropes. Whether he's being edited into classic covers or used to highlight the 'suffering' of Spider-Man fans, the Paul meme represents one of the most polarizing eras in modern comic book history.