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It’s hard to believe we’re already at the finish line. With the release of Ultimate Spider-Man #24, the visionary team of Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, and David Messina has officially wrapped up one of the most refreshing takes on the wall-crawler we’ve seen in decades. While the original 1610 universe gave us a teenage Peter, this 2024 relaunch handed us something we’ve been craving: a grown-up Peter Parker who actually has his life together–mostly.

In this reality, the Maker (that twisted, evil Reed Richards) stole Peter’s destiny, but Tony Stark gave it back. What followed was a high-stakes war against Wilson Fisk and a masterclass in world-building. As the final curtain falls, let’s talk about the moments that made this run a modern classic.

The 10 Best Moments from the Ultimate Run

1. A Dad First, a Hero Second

Unlike the main continuity where their marriage was infamously erased, this version of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson represents the ultimate “what if” for fans. Living in a modern Manhattan apartment, the couple raised two children, Richard Parker and May Parker, before Peter ever donned the mask. This foundation added incredible weight to his decision to become a hero; every choice Peter made carried the risk of leaving his children fatherless, a tension that grounded the high-flying action in a way few other Spider-Man stories have managed.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

2. Uncle Ben and Jonah: The Dynamic Duo

In a shocking subversion of the most famous origin in comics, Ben Parker survived while Aunt May was the one lost in a tragic explosion framed as a terrorist attack by Iron Lad. This living Ben Parker became a mentor not just to Peter, but to the entire city as the managing editor of The Daily Bugle. His partnership with J. Jonah Jameson provided the moral compass for the series, proving that the truth is just as powerful as super-strength when fighting a tyrant like Wilson Fisk.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #9 cover by Marco Checchett}

3. The Ultimate Sinister Six

The Sinister Six in this universe were far more than just bank robbers with costumes. They functioned as a shadow cabinet for the Maker’s Council, with members like Mister Negative, Kraven the Hunter, and Walter Hardy acting as governors of New York’s five boroughs. This version of the team highlighted the systemic corruption of Earth-6160, where the villains didn’t just fight the hero—they owned the city where he lived.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #6 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

4. The Goblin Partnership

One of the most satisfying departures from tradition was the portrayal of Harry Osborn. Motivated by the death of his parents and the discovery of his father’s secret ties to the Maker, Harry used Oscorp resources to become the Green Goblin. Rather than a cackling villain, he was a tactical, tech-heavy vigilante who initially outmatched Peter in experience and ruthlessness. Their partnership felt like a “World’s Finest” pairing for a new generation.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #2 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

5. A Literal Family Business

The typical “secret identity” drama was bypassed early in the run when Peter’s daughter, May, walked in on him in his Picotech suit. Instead of a source of conflict, his family became his greatest asset. May even helped her father choose the classic red-and-blue color scheme for his armor. This transparency within the Parker household turned the series into a “family business” story, where MJ and the kids were active participants in Peter’s heroic life.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #10 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina}

6. The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword

In a brilliant nod to the Clone Saga, Ben Parker and J. Jonah Jameson began publishing their investigative reports under the pseudonym Ben Reilly. Their outlet, The Paper, became the underground voice of New York. When they exposed the Kingpin’s control over the city, Fisk responded with a brutal order to eliminate anyone named “Ben Reilly,” showcasing the lethal consequences of being a journalist in a world ruled by crime bosses.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #16 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

7. The Gwen Stacy/Mysterio Twist

In one of the run’s biggest twists, Gwen Stacy was revealed to be a member of a secret society sharing the Mysterio identity. Led by a retiring Quentin Beck, this group (which included Robbie Robertson), worked to undermine the Kingpin from within. This version of Gwen was a strategist and a warrior, providing a fresh take on a character often defined solely by her tragic death in other universes.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #15 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina}

8. The Birth of a New Venom

The Venom symbiote was reimagined as an advanced artificial intelligence within Peter’s Picotech suit. When Peter was captured by the Sinister Six, his son Richard stepped up to wear the suit. Guided by an A.I. duplicate of his father’s brainwaves, Richard took on the name “Venom” after a multiversal encounter with Miles Morales. The suit’s protective directives: “Protect the family” and “No touching Mary Jane,” added a layer of dark humor and genuine heart to the transformation.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #13 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

9. Felicia Hardy’s Double Game

Felicia Hardy took over the mantle of Black Cat from her father, Walter, and quickly formed a complicated bond with Richard Parker. Their teenage romance was built on the shared pressure of their fathers’ legacies. Although Felicia initially betrayed Richard to the Kingpin, she eventually turned against Fisk, proving that even in a world controlled by villains, the younger generation was willing to fight for something better.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #23 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina}

10. Otto Octavius: The Superior Ally

Otto Octavius appeared not as a tentacled menace, but as a brilliant, arrogant scientist working for Harry Osborn. While he eventually donned a Spider-Armor to prove he could be a “Superior” hero, his most memorable moments involved his petty arrogance—such as using the suit to “heroically” deliver a dinner order while intentionally omitting the soy sauce to annoy a coworker. It was a perfect, witty subversion of the Superior Spider-Man concept.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #24 on Sale now.

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It’s hard to believe we’re already at the finish line. With the release of Ultimate Spider-Man #24, the visionary team of Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, and David Messina has officially wrapped up one of the most refreshing takes on the wall-crawler we’ve seen in decades. While the original 1610 universe gave us a teenage Peter, this 2024 relaunch handed us something we’ve been craving: a grown-up Peter Parker who actually has his life together–mostly.

In this reality, the Maker (that twisted, evil Reed Richards) stole Peter’s destiny, but Tony Stark gave it back. What followed was a high-stakes war against Wilson Fisk and a masterclass in world-building. As the final curtain falls, let’s talk about the moments that made this run a modern classic.

The 10 Best Moments from the Ultimate Run

1. A Dad First, a Hero Second

Unlike the main continuity where their marriage was infamously erased, this version of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson represents the ultimate “what if” for fans. Living in a modern Manhattan apartment, the couple raised two children, Richard Parker and May Parker, before Peter ever donned the mask. This foundation added incredible weight to his decision to become a hero; every choice Peter made carried the risk of leaving his children fatherless, a tension that grounded the high-flying action in a way few other Spider-Man stories have managed.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #1 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

2. Uncle Ben and Jonah: The Dynamic Duo

In a shocking subversion of the most famous origin in comics, Ben Parker survived while Aunt May was the one lost in a tragic explosion framed as a terrorist attack by Iron Lad. This living Ben Parker became a mentor not just to Peter, but to the entire city as the managing editor of The Daily Bugle. His partnership with J. Jonah Jameson provided the moral compass for the series, proving that the truth is just as powerful as super-strength when fighting a tyrant like Wilson Fisk.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #9 cover by Marco Checchett}

3. The Ultimate Sinister Six

The Sinister Six in this universe were far more than just bank robbers with costumes. They functioned as a shadow cabinet for the Maker’s Council, with members like Mister Negative, Kraven the Hunter, and Walter Hardy acting as governors of New York’s five boroughs. This version of the team highlighted the systemic corruption of Earth-6160, where the villains didn’t just fight the hero—they owned the city where he lived.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #6 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

4. The Goblin Partnership

One of the most satisfying departures from tradition was the portrayal of Harry Osborn. Motivated by the death of his parents and the discovery of his father’s secret ties to the Maker, Harry used Oscorp resources to become the Green Goblin. Rather than a cackling villain, he was a tactical, tech-heavy vigilante who initially outmatched Peter in experience and ruthlessness. Their partnership felt like a “World’s Finest” pairing for a new generation.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #2 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

5. A Literal Family Business

The typical “secret identity” drama was bypassed early in the run when Peter’s daughter, May, walked in on him in his Picotech suit. Instead of a source of conflict, his family became his greatest asset. May even helped her father choose the classic red-and-blue color scheme for his armor. This transparency within the Parker household turned the series into a “family business” story, where MJ and the kids were active participants in Peter’s heroic life.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #10 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina}

6. The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword

In a brilliant nod to the Clone Saga, Ben Parker and J. Jonah Jameson began publishing their investigative reports under the pseudonym Ben Reilly. Their outlet, The Paper, became the underground voice of New York. When they exposed the Kingpin’s control over the city, Fisk responded with a brutal order to eliminate anyone named “Ben Reilly,” showcasing the lethal consequences of being a journalist in a world ruled by crime bosses.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #16 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

7. The Gwen Stacy/Mysterio Twist

In one of the run’s biggest twists, Gwen Stacy was revealed to be a member of a secret society sharing the Mysterio identity. Led by a retiring Quentin Beck, this group (which included Robbie Robertson), worked to undermine the Kingpin from within. This version of Gwen was a strategist and a warrior, providing a fresh take on a character often defined solely by her tragic death in other universes.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #15 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina}

8. The Birth of a New Venom

The Venom symbiote was reimagined as an advanced artificial intelligence within Peter’s Picotech suit. When Peter was captured by the Sinister Six, his son Richard stepped up to wear the suit. Guided by an A.I. duplicate of his father’s brainwaves, Richard took on the name “Venom” after a multiversal encounter with Miles Morales. The suit’s protective directives: “Protect the family” and “No touching Mary Jane,” added a layer of dark humor and genuine heart to the transformation.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #13 by Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto}

9. Felicia Hardy’s Double Game

Felicia Hardy took over the mantle of Black Cat from her father, Walter, and quickly formed a complicated bond with Richard Parker. Their teenage romance was built on the shared pressure of their fathers’ legacies. Although Felicia initially betrayed Richard to the Kingpin, she eventually turned against Fisk, proving that even in a world controlled by villains, the younger generation was willing to fight for something better.

_{ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN (2024) #23 by Jonathan Hickman and David Messina}

10. Otto Octavius: The Superior Ally

Otto Octavius appeared not as a tentacled menace, but as a brilliant, arrogant scientist working for Harry Osborn. While he eventually donned a Spider-Armor to prove he could be a “Superior” hero, his most memorable moments involved his petty arrogance—such as using the suit to “heroically” deliver a dinner order while intentionally omitting the soy sauce to annoy a coworker. It was a perfect, witty subversion of the Superior Spider-Man concept.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #24 on Sale now.