The 'Peni Parker Is An Evangelion Character Theory' centers on the striking similarities between the Marvel character Peni Parker and the iconic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion. Fans have long noted that Peni’s SP//dr suit design heavily mirrors the aesthetic of Eva units, specifically Eva-01, and her origin story involving a deceased parent and a psychic link to a bio-mechanical robot echoes the dark themes of Hideaki Anno's masterpiece. The theory gained massive traction after the release of 'Across the Spider-Verse,' where Peni’s more somber appearance and revised suit fueled speculation that she had lived through an 'End of Evangelion' style event. This meme is used by fans to highlight visual parallels, share crossover art, or joke about the shared emotional trauma inherent to both universes.