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Marvel reveals that Ultimate Spider-Man is ending in December
Jonathan Hickman says his run on Ultimate Spider-Man is ending this year - on his own terms.
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Two years, 24 issues. It was a good run, with a fitting ending.
What we're talking about is Marvel Comics' Ultimate Spider-Man - which, since its launch in January 2024, has been one of its best-selling series each month, and the best-selling new collection in bookstores since then. However, during the Ultimate Marvel panel just now at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025, series writer Jonathan Hickman announced that it will end with issue #24 in December.
Hickman, who at first deadpanned that he was being fired from the book, gets serious and says the series ending like this was part of his original plan from the get-go, and something Marvel hasn't messed with.
"Everything that I pitched, nothing has deviated," Hickman says. "It's been nice to get to execute a plan, and execute a plan well."
The one thing that didn't go according to plan is the size of Ultimate Spider-Man #24, Hickman says... but in a good way; it'll be bigger.
"I love the end of this," says Hickman. "I think you guys are really going to enjoy it."
The newly introduced Ultimate Venom will be a part of this, after debuting in the upcoming Ultimate Spider-Man #19. Venom will also be on the cover to the final issue.
Hickman frames this as a definitive ending for his run with the Ultimate Spider-Man character, and sets up the first major Ultimate Marvel event with Ultimate Endgame.
Ultimate Spider-Man #24 is out in December.
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About Comic-Con International: San Diego 2025
Comic-Con is the premier event for all things comics and related popular art, including movies, television, gaming, interactive multimedia, and so much more! Enjoy cosplay galore and take part in unique programming, exclusive previews, and presentations, not to mention the expansive and diverse Exhibit Hall featuring merchandise and displays representing all fandoms.
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