Ultimate Spider-Man Is Ready to Debut the Tag-Team We've All Been Waiting For

WARNING! Spoilers for Ultimate Spider-Man #18Spider-Man is gaining his own "Robin" in the form of his son, as Peter Parker and Richard Parker team up to battle the Sinister Six. The Ultimate Universe has overhauled Spider-Man's lore in shocking ways, and one of the biggest changes has been Peter's son suiting up as Spider-Man to join his heroic cause. Now, these Spider-Men will be swinging into action together at long last.

Marvel Comics has released information about the Ultimate Universe line's June releases, including an early look at what's to come in Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto's acclaimed Ultimate Spider-Man series. The solicitation for the series' upcoming issue features eye-catching cover art depicting this continuity's two Spider-Men: Peter Parker and his son, Richard Parker.

ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN #18 (2025) Release Date: June 25th, 2025 Writer: Jonathan Hickman Artist: Marco Checchetto Cover Artist: Marco Checchetto WAR RAGES ON IN NEW YORK CITY! Black Cat enlists Richard Parker’s aid in the Sinister Six turf war…and Spider-Man gains a surprising ally!

Based on the provided cover and synopsis, it seems that Spider-Man and his son will finally be fighting side-by-side as Spider-Men, paying off the reveal that Richard Parker has joined the family business as his own version of the Web-Slinger.

The Ultimate Universe's Spider-Men Are Finally Joining Forces

Spider-Man's New Sidekick Is None Other Than His Son

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In the Ultimate Universe, Peter Parker unlocks his superpowers much later in life once he's already had kids, one of them being Richard. Once he vanishes and gets caught up in Kraven's deadly hunt, Richard steps up and takes his father's place as Spider-Man so that the city is protected in his absence. He dons a striking black costume formed from the picotech suit, which bears a resemblance to the iconic symbiote suit. Though Richard doesn't have powers from a radioactive spider bite, the picotech technology allows him to emulate Peter's abilities and become a full-fledged superhero.

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Prior to Richard suiting up, Spider-Man has been operating alongside Harry Osborn's Green Goblin during his superhero exploits, and thus didn't need another crime-fighting partner. However, with Harry out of the picture for the foreseeable future, he needs another ally now that a turf war is breaking out among the Sinister Six. The stakes are higher than ever, so Richard couldn't have picked a better time to become a fellow Spider-Man. This new Spider-Man will surely be an invaluable accomplice to his father in the fight to come against foes like Mysterio, since two Spider-Men are always better than one.

Spider-Man's Son Has Officially Become a Superhero Like His Father

Peter and Richard Parker Will Face the Sinister Six as Father and Son

Now that the threat of the Sinister Six has grown more dire, Spider-Man needs all the help he can get, and there's no one better to fight by his side than his son. Richard may lack experience, but he has the picotech suit helping him out, which allows him to keep up with his father despite being powerless. Peter Parker's son is already following in his footsteps, showing that his suit-up isn't a temporary development and will continue throughout the series. Spider-Man fans can look forward to seeing him team up with his son as they face off against the Sinister Six together.

Ultimate Spider-Man #18 will be available on June 25th, 2025 from Marvel Comics!