Comic fans know that Marvel’s Ultimate Universe is ending in 2026, which will also bring fan-favorite Ultimate titles, such as Spider-Man , to a close. Many expected the conclusion of what is arguably one of the web-slinger’s best eras to arrive in January. However, that ending has now officially been delayed.

Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Spider-Man kicked off in January 2024 and was expected to wrap up in January 2026 with Ultimate Spider-Man #24. However, it’s now confirmed that the issue has received a month-long delay and is expected to hit comic shelves on February 18, 2026.

While many may begrudge this delay, there may be a silver lining that goes beyond simply postponing the end of what many consider one of the best modern Spider-Man runs.

Ultimate Spider-Man #24

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