Ultimate Spider-Man (2024-) #17

Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) (Single Issues) ##17

by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto (Cover Art)

TURF WAR IN NEW YORK! THE SINISTER SIX VS. THE TWO SPIDER-MEN! All is not well in New York with the Sinister Six at war with each other! Fortunately, Spider-Man's not facing this one alone...catch Richard Parker in the BLACK SUIT!

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Spider Man, Comic Book, Graphic Novels Comics

Kindle Edition

Published May 28, 2025

About the author

Jonathan Hickman is an American comic book writer and artist. He is known for creating the Image Comics series The Nightly News, The Manhattan Projects and East of West, as well as working on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, FF, and S.H.I.E.L.D. titles. In 2012, Hickman ended his run on the Fantastic Four titles to write The Avengers and The New Avengers, as part the "Marvel NOW!" relaunch. In 2013, Hickman wrote a six-part miniseries, Infinity, plus Avengers tie-ins for Marvel Comics. In 2015, he wrote the crossover event Secret Wars. - Wikipedia

Reviews

[zach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Harry, buddy, that A.I. is a problem and you should definitely consider changing it ASAP before you use all those weapons on yourself instead of others.

[Raymond Paquette · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don't know who's more messed up, Harry, who wants to save lives, but has his father living in his head, or Gwen, who is one of the 5 Mysterios. Can't spoil who the other two are, but wow.

[Marcus · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are starting to ramp up as Harry and Gwen make their first move against kingpin. It’s interesting to see Gwen take charge here, this version is just as hot but kinda scary. Norman’s voice still in Harry’s armor spells bad news.

[Sam Ramirez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fantastic continuation of the new Gwen reveal, it maintains the intrigue provided by the last issue and moves the plot forward, I only wish it was moving a little faster. I shouldn’t be complaining though, I’ll take as much of this run of Spider-Man as I can get. I also got the Ivan Talavera variant for this issue, if you haven’t seen that then look it up! Some of the best MJ cover art I’ve seen in a while.

[Machiavelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ultimate Spider-Man #17 is a riveting character study that shifts the spotlight—and the stakes. Harry Osborn returns from the presumed dead alongside Gwen, as the couple forges a powerful alliance with Mysterio and Kingpin, setting the stage for a brewing war among the Sinister Six. The issue dives deep into Harry’s emotional growth, his bond with Peter, and Gwen’s increasingly pivotal role. Messina’s art captures the drama and tension perfectly, while Hickman lays intricate groundwork with shocking revelations and bold world-building.

A side-character-driven chapter that feels more like Mr. & Mrs. Osborn than a Spider-Man tale—in the best way possible.

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

We learn not only some of the machinations of the various Mysterios but we also learn a few more identities of these Mysterios as well. Otto needs some expensive equipment and a mission more or less goes off as planned. Peter hears a voice on the phone he never thought to hear again while he Hides out with his family asking him to come back to NYC. Things are ramping up in a big way. And it doesn’t bother me that Spider-man isn’t even in the issue because Hickman writes such great supporting characters.

[RubiGiráldez RubiGiráldez · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡¡¡¡TODOS SOMOS MYSTERIO!!!!

La verdad es que la dinámica entre Harry y esta Gwen Stacey está siendo algo que no esperaba que se convirtiese en el mejor motivante para encarar el 2º año de la colección. Pero Jonathan Hickman es realmente una mente maestra y no dudo que aún sorprenderá más con lo que pueda tenerle preparado a este Harry Osborn que ahora mismo sí que ha dejado en cuestionamiento total las expectativas de verle coincidir con la mayoría de sus variantes multiversales en caer en la psicosis familiar villanesca.

[Emiliano · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harry and Gwen are wild !

Basically a Gwen and Harry issue that revolved around them working together. I really love the idea of Gwen being Mysterio and seeing how Harry is still bewildered by the thought of it. Also, the whole Harry and Norman dynamic is so unsettling, but also fits how much of a dick Norman was

[James DeSantis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ultimate Spider-Man issue #17 was another good entry in what's been a long-running series so far. While it felt more like a building block than offering big reveals or anything too special, the last page definitely hooked me for what's coming next. I'd give it a 3.5 out of 5.

[Macqueron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ca pourrait n’être qu’un tome de transition, mais Marvel creuse ses marottes habituelles: rapport à la famille et moyens à mettre en oeuvre (violence ou non) pour lutter contre le crime. Un peu rapide cependant

[Gab Andrade · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 estrellas,

La trama de Harry vivo es curiosa e interesante, en especial como el mundo toma en cuenta lo que pasó.

Mi duda son las reacciones de Peter, o más bien, que dirá cuando estén frente a frente.

[Ushnav Shroff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing issue!

[Micah Glus · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's gonna be insane when Harry fights and kills his wife.

[Nightwing’s Thiccness · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gwenerio is more heartless than Harry Osborn with his crazy dad in his head. Whodathunkit?


….Well I guess Hickman did.

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hoping next issue really propels the action forward as this felt like a tease after the last issue.

[Alex Grey · Rating 5 out of 5]

this one was a great read. what a nice issue. yeah yeah yeah.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wonder how Harry will become fully evil

will it be the a8 in control or the ai driving him mad🤔

[Jason Holtzman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good continuation from the last issue, kind of wrapping it up a setting a new stage. I like Gwen’s characterization, and the overall book is very tense. Not sure anybody is trustworthy.

[Oliver · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably a 3.5 - I enjoyed the issue but I’m kinda feeling the lack of Spider-man in this Spider-Man book

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

5
Easily the best Marvel comic right now. Possibly best overall.

[Mikey Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harry and Gwen are clearly evil. They’re causing mayhem behind the scenes. Harry reveals himself to Ben, and ultimately to Peter as being alive. Also, Robbie is in on Mysterio.

[Juliano Stefani · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great issue where we learn (with Harry) what Gwen is capable of and a return is in time…

[Nolan McNulty · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like how this issue focuses on Harry and Gwen, and only has Peter in the last few pages.

[grimbamreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

chill issue. still baffled by that gwen stacy mysterio reveal. i love it so much