Spider-Man Noir #1

SPIDER-MAN NOIR #1 is a great beginning to the five-issue mini-serious that oozes noir vibes. If you've never read a Spider-Man Noir story, now is a great time to start! Read Full Review

Stohl stays true to its characters and sets up an effectively mysterious tone and story, with Ferreyra's art providing it with a rainy and jazzy visual soundtrack. With some of the greatest themes in Spider-Man present (like his need to do everything in his hands to help others), and some really sweet character interactions, the book promises a story that we're eager to see unfold. Read Full Review

This book does so much of what I love about superhero comics well: fantastical high-octane illustrations, tons of absurdities, and relentless pop culture tropes and references, all while going through narrative structural paces with due diligence. I do hope the pacing picks up a bit, but thats a small gripe for a stellar comic. Read Full Review

SPIDER-MAN NOIR #1 is a snazzy start to a juicy mystery. Margaret Stohls snappy dialogue and Juan Ferreyras moody art put readers in the thick of 1930s Manhattan, and the books end promises more intrigue and adventure. So shake a leg and peep this issue or risk looking like a wet sock! Read Full Review

I'm here for Juan Ferreyra and the idea of a further fleshed out Spider-Man of this dimension. It does have the bones of a great Indiana Jones caper or the matine serials that film was based on, but the characters are stale out of the gate. I want a little more from them before really investing in this story. Read Full Review

While the storytelling, especially the dialogue, is rather clich for a noir tale, Juan Ferreyra's artwork and colors lift up and enhance the script of this new debut. Read Full Review

If you're looking for a stylish jaunt into the world of Spider-Man Noir, this issue is worth your time despite its flaws. Read Full Review

Aside from some really solid visuals, I didn’t find anything in this book that has me tempted or curious to see where it is going. That’s not to say there’s anything bad about it – just nothing remarkable. If the noir setting is absolutely your thing, then you probably don’t need me to tell you to pick this up. Otherwise, I would check it out on MU if you’re interested. Read Full Review

I was highly surprised at this alternate universe story line. It was a tad slow going, but I was never truly a fan of these sort of detective dramas myself. :High-waisted, fast-talking detectiv” movies aren't my style, but Spider-Man Noir… it ain't have bad, kid. Read Full Review

DDJamesB

Mar 05, 2020

Really surprised by how much I liked it. It was a lot of fun. Can't wait to read the rest. The art is what really makes it.

CrazyforRAMU

Oct 17, 2020

Spider-Man Noir is tempted into a globe-trotting adventure by a femme fatale client, a murder at Felicia's Black Cat club, a Babylonian mystery, and the gentle urging of Aunt May and MJ. The visuals and plot points are pure film noir while the pace and scope come straight from Indiana Jones. The creators both love this setting a great deal, and that obvious personal appeal does a lot to elevate a straightforward detective yarn.

Ultimate Goblin

Apr 26, 2021

Too many events between this series and Eyes without a face... I wanted to see something else, not this. But to be honest, I still think it's a cool comic book. I really want to see the conclusion of the story and maybe new noir villains.

Adsun22

Mar 06, 2020

Mystery and intrigue.

Psycamorean

Mar 24, 2020

This was fine but it's not Spider-Man Noir.

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Ultimate Goblin - Apr 26, 2021

It's actually a Spider-Man Noir, but a bit older. I argee, that it's something not what many of us wanted to see.

Psycamorean - Apr 26, 2021

What I meant is that the character was drastically changed from the original miniseries.

Ultimate Goblin - Apr 26, 2021

I understood. But it's not a 1933, as it was in original miniseries. He must change for these years, because he gets older as a man, as a human being.

Ultimate Goblin - Apr 26, 2021

This comics is terrible, especially last 2 issues, but the first one wasn't that bad... I also recommend you to read "Edge of Spider-Verse #1" if you want more original-like Noir Spider-Man.

Psycamorean - Apr 26, 2021

While characters can change, you often have to see it for it to feel authentic.

Ultimate Goblin - Apr 26, 2021

Yeah, you're right. But most of noir spider-man's life has been off the screen. There's nothing wrong with that, if you want to tell a story with grown up superhero. But this story is bad after all... I really want to see more noir spider-man adventures from that period from 1933 to 1939.

Spacey Medicine

Apr 26, 2020

This was interesting but not incredibly engaging. I like noir as a general setting, so I’m ready to stick with it.

Nightmare of Solomon

Mar 07, 2020

Always been a fan of Juan Ferreyra, and his art continues to be solid as usual -- but he cannot do all the heavy lifting, and unfortunately, that's what ended up happening with bland storytelling courtesy of Stohl