Sony's Spider-Noir series unveils first look at unannounced villain

Here come the bad guys. New promotional material gives us our best look yet at the supervillains set to terrorize Spider-Noir.
“The Spider” (Nicolas Cage) in a scene from Prime Video’s Spider-Noir (Courtesy of Prime Video)
“The Spider” (Nicolas Cage) in a scene from Prime Video’s Spider-Noir (Courtesy of Prime Video)

The wall-crawler known as Spider-Man is not a stranger to being the protagonist in live-action shows. Even then, Spider-Noir is shaping up to be unlike anything fans have ever seen before due to its very ambitious scope. Audiences are about to dive into the dark, twisted, and grim streets of New York during the Great Depression era, where danger lurks around every corner. Many supervillains will strike when the city least expects it, and it will be up to Ben Reilly to stop the madness.

The first Spider-Noir trailer gave us a small glimpse at some of the villains that will take the spotlight in the upcoming MGM+ and Prime Video show. But while Black Cat stole the show, Electro and Silvermane appeared only during a few blink-and-you-miss-it shots, and fans were unable to get a good look at them. Fortunately, new promotional material finally pulls back the curtain and showcases some of the antagonists the Spider is about to face in his upcoming adventure, including a new mysterious player.

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“Cat” (Li Jun Li) in a scene from Prime Video’s Spider-Noir (Courtesy of Aaron Epstein)

New looks at Spider-Noir's Electro, Sandman, Silvermane, and Black Cat are here

Collectable Spider-Noir badges have been revealed ahead of Comic Con Experience Mexico, 2026, which is set to take place from April 24 to 26. Each one showcases a different Spider-Noir character, with Electro, Silvermane, Sandman, and Black Cat taking the spotlight. However, there's a big question mark that plagues this new look at the series: Who is the character featured on the first badge in the video?

In the original Spider-Man: Noir comic books, the Enforcers had a key role to play, doing Norman Osborn's bidding and going as far as hunting Peter Parker and Aunt May. While the iconic trio of villains hasn't been officially confirmed to appear in Spider-Noir, it wouldn't be too far-fetched to assume that the first CCXPMX 2026 badge could be unveiling an official look at Ox, one of the three Enforcers.

Given that Silvermane will have a prominent role in Spider-Noir, the Enforcers could act as the villain's muscle for hire. They might know more about the true nature behind the murder attempts directed at their boss, proving to be a useful asset for Ben Reilly.

Alternatively, fans suggest the character shown on the badge could be Barracuda, a comic book villain who appeared in the Punisher Noir comics and destroyed the nightclubs that competed with those of his employer. If true, then Barracuda could attempt to wreak havoc on the Black Cat's club in Spider-Noir. Otherwise, maybe we're even looking at Hammerhead himself.

Another interesting tidbit to highlight from this new look at the MGM+ and Prime Video series is that Sandman will indeed have superpowers. In the Spider-Man: Noir comic books, Flint Marko earned his nickname by violently killing people with his bare fists, and not due to any special abilities. However, things will be different in the live-action adaptation (and we aren't complaining in the slightest). Granted, the idea that Sandman will be able to control sand and shapeshift was hinted at in the first Spider-Noir trailer, but it's nice to finally have confirmation.

The closer we get to the series' release, the more announcements will come our way, especially during big events such as CCXPMX. If Marvel intends for more bad guys to show up in Spider-Noir, they will likely be announced over the following months (unless their identity is considered a spoiler). But given that a first look at this mysterious new bad guy has already made its way online, it won't be long before a name also comes our way. With a bit of luck, it will be someone Spidey fans recognize in a heartbeat.

Spider-Noir will be released on May 27, 2026.

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