Spider-Noir brings a gritty, detective-style mystery to the Marvel universe, following Spider-Man in a classic pulp noir setting.
After a long gap of over 47 years, this new live-action Spider-Man show is already a hit in 2026, receiving excellent reviews from critics.
TopMob had an exclusive interview with David Hine, the writer of the original comic, about the upcoming Prime/MGM adaptation.
Hine praised the game’s immersive and well-developed world. He noted it leans more into the ‘noir’ genre than their original comic, while still keeping the feel of classic pulp stories. He was particularly impressed with the striking black-and-white visuals and the obvious passion everyone on the team brought to the project.
He added that he’d appreciate the attention, but it wouldn’t change the core of their comic. Any extra exposure for their books was a positive thing, and he felt the character’s popularity validated their original decision to publish their version of the story.
Hine also talked about how the show changed things from the original comics, especially by making the political messages less strong and more subtle.
He said he wouldn’t be happy if he treated this project as simply a remake of the comic he previously created with Sapolsky, Di Giandomenico, and the team at Marvel.
I was really struck by how boldly political their work was. They didn’t shy away from directly naming those involved with groups like the Friends of New Germany, and they drew clear parallels to the actual rise of Nazism right here in the US. What amazed me was how they grounded everything in real history, even while embracing those wonderfully strange, pulpy elements. It felt incredibly powerful because of that combination.
The Spider-Man we created had far-left political beliefs, sharing them with Aunt May and Uncle Ben. While the show leans slightly left, I think it could have been bolder in its political views. Aunt May, as portrayed in our version, would have strongly disagreed, but I would have welcomed a more courageous stance.
Hine was particularly impressed with the depth of the characters and how genuinely Nicolas Cage played Spider-Man, noting similarities to the original 1960s comics.
“Karen Rodriguez, Brendan Gleeson and Li Jun Li were standouts,” he said.
They’re really performing at their best right now. I especially enjoy Nicolas Cage’s comedic timing and how he fully embodies the more unsettling, spider-like aspects of the character. The way he moves is the most convincingly spider-like I’ve seen since the original comics by Steve Ditko.
His personality doesn’t quite translate to his movements as Spider-Man – he seems awkward and uncoordinated while swinging. However, I really enjoy how he adopts exaggerated, shaky spider-like poses when he’s tipsy.
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You can currently watch Spider-Noir on Prime Video. If you’re interested in the source material, the comic book story is collected in the trade paperback, Spider-Man Noir: Hard-Boiled Origins.
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Authors
James Hagan is an Irish writer who focuses on literature and music. He’s a creative force behind several projects, including the comic series Radium Girl and the Short Circuits zine. He also writes poetry and organizes independent music events in South East London.
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