SPIDER-MAN NOIR

Learn about Spider-Man Noir's origin, powers, and abilities in Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, including his mystical spider bite and web-slinging.

In an alternate New York City in 1933, Peter Parker's life changed forever the night he was bitten by a spider of mystical origin. He would become the Spider-Man to avenge the heinous murder of his Uncle Ben at the hands of Norman "the Goblin" Osborn - and later to continue the fight against the other monsters of society.

In the weeks following Uncle Ben's murder (before "the bite"), Peter's inherent belief in justice and standing up to the miscreants of society took shape under the tutelage of Daily Bugle photojournalist Ben Urich. Following a tip meant for Urich, Peter hid in the shadows as he watched the Goblin's goons drop a crate of stolen antiques, revealing the statue of an ancient spider god - as well as countless venemous spiders of a rare and huge species.

When one of the spiders bit Peter, he entered a hallucinogenic state in which a spider god declared he was now bestowed with "the curse of power". When he awoke, Peter discovered a strange array of spider-like abilities - powers he has since put to good use, defeating not only the Goblin, but also the likes of the Crime Master and Nazi scientist Doctor Otto Octavius.

With the help of Madame Web, who has temporarily harnessed power from the Tablet of Order and Chaos, Peter enjoys a slightly wider array of powers than he is used to, such as web-slinging, pulling enemies towards him using webs, and clinging to walls. He'll be happy to part with these newfound gifts, however, if it means saving reality from its current peril...

Stats:

• Height: 5'10"
• Weight: 167lbs
• Eyes: Hazel
• Hair: Brown

Identity: Secret

Occupation: Photojournalist, reporter

Citizenship: U.S.A.

Place of Birth: Forest Hills, Queens, New York

Education: High school graduate (saving for college to study science)

First Appearance: SPIDER-MAN NOIR #1 (2008)