Big news from San Diego Comic-Con 2025. Marvel’s hit Ultimate Universe, which has been shaking up the comic world since 2023 with fresh takes on beloved heroes like Spider-Man, Black Panther, and the X-Men, just dropped some major announcements.
At the highly anticipated Marvel Comics: Ultimate Universe Panel, the visionary behind the Ultimate Universe, Jonathan Hickman (writer of Ultimate Spider-Man), along with Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski, Ultimate Editor Wil Moss, and writers Deniz Camp (Ultimates) and Chris Condon (Ultimate Wolverine), gave fans a sneak peek into what’s coming next.
Get ready for the emotional conclusion of Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s critically acclaimed Ultimate Spider-Man run! Issue #24, hitting shelves on December 24th, marks the planned end of their “generational” saga. Expect a truly startling finale packed with dramatic and shocking developments for the entire Parker family—Peter, Mary Jane, Richard, May, and Uncle Ben—as well as Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, and more. This issue isn’t just an ending; it’s also set to lay the groundwork for exciting future storylines.
Hickman himself confirmed that this issue is the culmination of everything he pitched for the series. “Nothing has deviated,” he stated, expressing his satisfaction with how well the plan has been executed. He believes fans will absolutely love it and considers writing Ultimate Spider-Man a true pleasure.
The moment everyone’s been waiting for is finally here! Ultimate Endgame #1, a five-issue event series launching on December 31st, will see the return of the Maker. After two years of imprisonment (both in real-time and in-universe), the Maker is back to confront the heroes who’ve brought hope and freedom to a world he once controlled.
Written by Deniz Camp with art by Jonas Scharf and more, Ultimate Endgame will bring together characters from all five Ultimate titles for the first time. This epic, multi-front conflict will decide the ultimate fate of this captivating new universe.
Deniz Camp called Ultimate Endgame the “craziest and most impactful crossover” he’s worked on, promising a massive coming together (and clashing) of characters, along with the resolution of long-running plot threads. He emphasized the creative freedom within the Ultimate Universe, stating, “We can change the world… It’s such an honor to do something like this.”
Hickman also shared his appreciation for the support from fans, noting that their enthusiasm allows Marvel to continue telling these cohesive, smaller-line stories.
Get ready for a December filled with thrilling conclusions and epic beginnings in the Ultimate Universe.
