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Miles Morales

Miles Morales is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero who uses the Spider-Man identity.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Miles Morales is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero who uses the Spider-Man identity. Created in 2011 by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli, he first appeared in *Ultimate Fallout* #4 and was introduced in Marvel’s Ultimate Universe before later becoming part of mainstream Marvel continuity.

Publication history

Miles Morales debuted in *Ultimate Fallout* #4 in 2011 as part of Marvel’s Ultimate imprint. The character was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli after Marvel’s editorial staff planned for the death of the Ultimate Universe’s Peter Parker.

Character biography

In his original continuity, Miles is a teen from Brooklyn who gains spider-related powers and later becomes Spider-Man after Peter Parker’s death. He is associated with the Ultimate Universe and later transitions into Marvel’s main continuity.

Powers and abilities

Miles shares many Spider-Man abilities, including enhanced strength, agility, wall-crawling, and a spider-sense. He is also known for distinctive powers such as camouflage and a bioelectric attack often called the Venom Blast.

Other media

Miles Morales became widely known beyond comics through animated films, games, and other Marvel adaptations. He is especially associated with the *Spider-Verse* films, where he is a central character.

Key facts

  • Miles Morales was introduced after Marvel decided to replace the Ultimate Universe’s Peter Parker following the "Death of Spider-Man" storyline.
  • The character was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli, with input from Axel Alonso.
  • Miles later entered Marvel’s main continuity after the 2015 *Secret Wars* event.
  • He is one of the most prominent versions of Spider-Man in modern Marvel media.
  • Marvel describes him as a young hero who reluctantly takes up the Spider-Man mantle.
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Canadian context

Miles Morales has a strong Canadian pop-culture presence through Marvel comics distribution, films, and games widely consumed by Canadian audiences, and his popularity has been especially boosted by the internationally successful *Spider-Verse* animated films.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Miles Morales?
Miles Morales is a Marvel Comics superhero who uses the Spider-Man identity.
When did Miles Morales first appear?
He first appeared in *Ultimate Fallout* #4 in August 2011.
Who created Miles Morales?
He was created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli, with input from Axel Alonso.
What universe did Miles Morales originate in?
He originated in Marvel’s Ultimate Universe, specifically Earth-1610.
What powers does Miles Morales have?
He has Spider-Man-like abilities such as strength, agility, wall-crawling, and spider-sense, plus camouflage and bioelectric attacks.
Is Miles Morales part of Marvel’s main continuity?
Yes. After the 2015 *Secret Wars* event, he became part of Marvel’s main continuity.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Morales
    Supports: Creation date, creators, first appearance, Ultimate Universe origin, and role as Spider-Man.
  2. Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/characters/spider-man-miles-morales
    Supports: Character overview, Brooklyn background, Spider-Man identity, and mainstream Marvel description.
  3. Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/characters/spider-man-miles-morales/in-comics
    Supports: Comics history and Marvel’s description of Miles rising to take up the Spider-Man mantle.
  4. Wikipedia (Spanish) — https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Morales
    Supports: Origin details, parentage, and debut in *Ultimate Fallout* #4.