Miles Morales is a fictional superhero appearing in Marvel Comics, known as the second Spider-Man in the Ultimate Marvel Universe and later integrated into the mainstream Marvel Universe (Earth-616)[1][3][5]. Created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli, he debuted in *Ultimate Comics Fallout #4* in 2011[5]. Miles is a biracial character, born and raised in Brooklyn to an African-American father and a Puerto Rican mother, representing Marvel’s first Afro-Latino Spider-Man[2][6]. After gaining spider-like abilities from a radioactive spider bite, Miles takes on the mantle of Spider-Man following the death of Peter Parker in his original universe. He inherits not only the powers but also the responsibility to protect his city, developing unique abilities such as invisibility and venom blasts alongside traditional spider powers[1][6]. Initially part of the Ultimate Universe, he was merged into the main Marvel continuity following the 2015 *Secret Wars* event, joining teams like the Avengers and co-founding the Champions, a group of young superheroes including Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel) and Sam Alexander (Nova)[1][3]. Miles has faced significant story arcs, including conflicts with supervillains like the Inheritors and Ultimatum, and he has taken on other superhero identities, such as Captain Universe and Falcon in alternate timelines[1][3]. His narrative often explores themes of legacy, identity, and coming-of-age, reflecting his struggles to balance normal life with superhero duties[6]. Miles Morales has grown beyond comics into wider popular culture, notably starring in the acclaimed animated film *Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse* and its sequels, which have expanded his role as a culturally significant and diverse Spider-Man figure[6]. As of 2025, he remains a prominent character in Marvel’s comics and multimedia projects, symbolizing diversity and new directions in superhero storytelling.