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Spider-Man Noir

Spider-Man Noir is an alternate-universe version of Spider-Man from Marvel Comics, set in a 1930s, noir-styled New York City.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Spider-Man Noir is an alternate-universe version of Spider-Man from Marvel Comics, set in a 1930s, noir-styled New York City. In the original comics, the character is Peter Parker; in some newer screen adaptations, the Spider-Noir identity is associated with Ben Reilly as an alias or reinterpretation.

Publication history

Spider-Man Noir debuted in 2008 in Marvel's Spider-Man Noir comic series. The character was created by David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky, and Carmine Di Giandomenico as part of the Marvel Noir imprint.

Character concept

Spider-Man Noir reimagines Spider-Man in a Depression-era crime setting with a pulp and noir tone. Marvel presents him as a vigilante fighting corrupt politicians, crooked police, and powerful businessmen.

Powers and abilities

Spider-Man Noir has Spider-Man's core powers, including superhuman strength, agility, reflexes, wall-crawling, and spider-sense. He is also portrayed as a skilled detective and hand-to-hand fighter.

Adaptations in other media

Spider-Man Noir has appeared in video games, animated television, and the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Nicolas Cage voiced the character in the film and its sequel appearance.

Key facts

Spider-Man Noir is a Marvel Comics character created as a darker, 1930s noir version of Spider-Man.
The character first appeared in the 2008 comic Spider-Man Noir #1.
Marvel describes him as a hardboiled hero who fights corruption in New York City in 1933.
The character is traditionally Peter Parker, although some recent adaptations use Ben Reilly as a live-action identity or reinterpretation.
Spider-Man Noir appears in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and is voiced by Nicolas Cage.

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Canadian context

Spider-Man Noir is part of Marvel's internationally popular Spider-Man franchise and is widely known to Canadian readers through comics, films, and streaming releases.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Spider-Man Noir?

Spider-Man Noir is an alternate-universe version of Spider-Man from Marvel Comics, set in a 1930s noir version of New York City.

What is Spider-Man Noir's real name?

In the original comics, Spider-Man Noir's real name is Peter Parker.

Is Spider-Man Noir in Into the Spider-Verse?

Yes. Spider-Man Noir appears in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and is voiced by Nicolas Cage.

What are Spider-Man Noir's powers?

He has superhuman strength, agility, reflexes, wall-crawling, spider-sense, and he is also a capable detective and fighter.

Who voices Spider-Man Noir?

Nicolas Cage voices Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

References

Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/characters/spider-man-noir
Supports: Character overview, setting in 1933 New York, and powers.
Marvel — https://www.marvel.com/articles/movies/spider-verse-everything-you-need-to-know-about-spider-man-noir
Supports: Peter Parker identity in the comics and the character's connection to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spider-Man_Noir
Supports: Real name Peter Parker, first appearance, powers, and voice actor credits.
Spider-Noir Wiki (Fandom) — https://spidernoir.fandom.com/wiki/The_Spider
Supports: Live-action adaptation notes involving Ben Reilly and Nicolas Cage.