Spider-Man Noir: His Comics, Spider-Verse Role and Series

Spider-Man Noir is an alternate universe version of Spider-Man whose original comic identity is Peter Parker. Marvel identifies his world as Earth-90214, set in the 1930s, and his first comic issue places Peter in New York in 1933. That identity gives readers a starting point for comparing the comic character with interpretations on screen.

Nicolas Cage voices Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman. Cage also stars in the live action series Spider-Noir, where he plays Ben Reilly, a private investigator in 1930s New York. The shared performer provides a connection between the productions, while the name Ben Reilly distinguishes the series character from the original comic's Peter Parker.

The dates are also useful when navigating the different versions. The first comic issue appeared on December 17, 2008, while Sony Pictures identifies Into the Spider-Verse as a 2018 release. Amazon lists May 27, 2026, as the US Prime Video premiere date for Spider-Noir. The Spider-Man hub covers the wider franchise; the sections here follow the Noir character across these particular appearances.

Spider-Man Noir began in comics, with his first issue published on December 17, 2008. Marvel credits David Hine, Fabrice Sapolsky and Carmine Di Giandomenico with creating the original Spider-Man Noir characters. The first issue places Peter Parker in New York in 1933, giving the comic a specific year and city as well as its publication date.

Marvel identifies the comic book Spider-Man Noir as Peter Parker from Earth-90214, a world set in the 1930s. That universe designation belongs to the comic account and provides a reference when comparing the character with screen interpretations. The first issue's 1933 setting and its 2008 publication date answer different questions: one describes when the story takes place, while the other records when readers could first encounter it.

The distinction matters when following the character beyond the comic. Sony Pictures' screenplay also gives the animated Spider-Man Noir a home universe set in 1933, while Amazon describes the live action series character as Ben Reilly in 1930s New York. For the original comic identity and its world designation, Marvel's account provides the names Peter Parker and Earth-90214.

Spider-Man Noir joins Miles Morales and other heroes from alternate dimensions in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Nicolas Cage voices Spider-Man Noir in the animated film, which Sony Pictures identifies as a 2018 release directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey and Rodney Rothman. The ensemble brings the Noir character into a story alongside Miles Morales and heroes from other dimensions.

Sony Pictures' screenplay describes Spider-Man Noir as a monochrome figure whose home universe is set in 1933. That year matches the setting Marvel gives Peter Parker in the first Spider-Man Noir comic issue, although the sources describe their respective versions. Marvel's Earth-90214 designation identifies the comic world; the screenplay supplies the visual description and period for the animated character.

Cage's contribution also connects the animated film to Spider-Noir, in which he plays private investigator Ben Reilly. The film and series have different creative credits: Sony names Persichetti, Ramsey and Rothman as the film's directors, while Amazon credits Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot with developing the series alongside Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal. When checking Cage's appearances, the title and medium identify which performance is being discussed.

Spider-Man Noir is described as a monochrome figure in the screenplay for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Sony Pictures' screenplay also places his home universe in 1933. It establishes the character's appearance and setting, but it does not give a reason for the monochrome look in the verified description.

The first comic issue also places Peter Parker in 1933, specifically in New York, while Marvel identifies the comic world as Earth-90214. The shared year offers a point of comparison between the original comic and the animated film. When describing the film character, the supported detail is his monochrome appearance; the comic universe designation remains a separate detail from Marvel's account.

The live action Spider-Noir offers another comparison because it has both black and white and True-Hue Full Color presentations. Creator Oren Uziel told TheWrap that preparing those series versions involved lighting, wardrobe, cinematography and postproduction. His account concerns the live action production, so it should be kept separate from the Sony screenplay's description of the animated character. The available descriptions establish what viewers can see and, for the series, some of the work involved in presenting it.

Spider-Noir presents a different interpretation, with Nicolas Cage playing Ben Reilly, a private investigator in 1930s New York. Cage voices Spider-Man Noir in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, while the original comic character is Peter Parker. The performer and period provide points of comparison, but the names identify distinct comic and series interpretations.

Amazon lists May 27, 2026, as the US Prime Video premiere date for Spider-Noir. The Hollywood Reporter en Español reported on September 7, 2026, that the series had been canceled after one season. Variety reported that the series ended after eight episodes. For a comparison of Cage's appearances, start with the medium and character name: Spider-Man Noir in the animated film and Ben Reilly in the live action series.

The series also has its own supporting cast and production team. Amazon identifies Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson, Li Jun Li as Cat Hardy and Karen Rodriguez as Janet. Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot developed the series alongside Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal, and Harry Bradbeer directed its first two episodes. Those credits help identify the series separately from the 2018 film.

Spider-Noir features Lamorne Morris as Robbie Robertson, Li Jun Li as Cat Hardy and Karen Rodriguez as Janet. Those performers appear alongside Nicolas Cage, who stars as private investigator Ben Reilly. Amazon identifies the supporting cast and the people who developed the series, providing credits for the live action interpretation.

Oren Uziel and Steve Lightfoot developed Spider-Noir alongside Phil Lord, Christopher Miller and Amy Pascal. Harry Bradbeer directed its first two episodes. These credits identify the series team separately from the directors of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, even though Cage appears in both productions. Readers checking an individual role can use the character and performer names together to distinguish the supporting cast from the series developers and director.

The setting is another useful part of the series description: Amazon places Ben Reilly in 1930s New York. Marvel places Peter Parker in New York in 1933 in the first Spider-Man Noir comic issue. The shared city and period provide context for the comparison, while the character names help readers keep the original comic and the live action series apart.

Spider-Noir has black and white and True-Hue Full Color presentations that required coordinated production work. Creator Oren Uziel told TheWrap that preparing the versions involved lighting, wardrobe, cinematography and postproduction. The two presentations give viewers a choice of how to watch the live action series.

The series presentations are a separate subject from Spider-Man Noir's appearance in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Sony Pictures' screenplay describes the animated character as monochrome and sets his home universe in 1933, while Uziel discussed the production work behind the series versions. When comparing the available looks, distinguish the film screenplay's description of one character from the choices made for Spider-Noir as a series.

Both productions feature Nicolas Cage, but in different media: he voices Spider-Man Noir in the animated film and plays Ben Reilly in the live action series. Amazon describes Reilly as a private investigator in 1930s New York. For viewers deciding between the series presentations, the names black and white and True-Hue Full Color identify the two options; Uziel's account explains which production departments were involved in preparing them.

Spider-Noir recorded 2.6 billion Nielsen viewing minutes in its first six weeks and received 11 Emmy nominations, according to Variety. The publication also reported that the series ended after eight episodes. Viewing minutes measure time spent watching, so the figure should not be read as a count of individual viewers.

Variety reported five Spider-Noir Emmy wins on September 11, 2026. The Hollywood Reporter en Español had reported the series' cancellation after one season on September 7, 2026. The nominations, subsequent wins and cancellation each describe a different part of the series' record. When checking an account of its awards, distinguish the 11 nominations from the five wins reported later.

The reported viewing total also has a defined period: its first six weeks. Amazon lists May 27, 2026, as the series' US Prime Video premiere date, giving readers a starting point for the release history. The eight episode total describes the released series, while the cancellation report addresses its continuation. Keeping those measures separate makes it easier to understand what each source reported.

Spider-Noir creator Oren Uziel discussed unmade continuation ideas involving other locations and the approach of World War II. In the Variety interview reporting five Emmy wins, Uziel also described the series' Los Angeles filming and its contained detective story. Those ideas describe a possible continuation rather than released episodes.

The series had been canceled after one season, according to The Hollywood Reporter en Español, and Variety reported that it ended after eight episodes. Uziel's description of a contained detective story gives viewers context for the released season, while his comments about other locations concern ideas that remained unmade. Check the reported cancellation and the status of those ideas separately when looking for a follow-up.

The interview appeared in Variety's September 11, 2026 report on five Emmy wins, after The Hollywood Reporter en Español reported the cancellation on September 7. Variety also reported that the series received 11 Emmy nominations and recorded 2.6 billion Nielsen viewing minutes in its first six weeks. Those figures describe the released series, while Uziel's comments on other locations and the approach of World War II concern ideas for a continuation.