Astonishing Spider-Man #22
In "Clone Conspiracy: Dead No More Part Three," Spider-Man and Ned find themselves trapped in the Jackal’s twisted web as the villain recounts a tragic tale of love and cloning centered on Miles Warren’s desperate attempt to resurrect Gwen Stacy. With time running out and a bomb ticking, Spider-Man must face a horrifying clone of himself while confronting the emotional weight of the Jackal’s past. The story, written by Gerry Conway and illustrated by Ross Andru with inks by Mike Esposito, sees a shocking climax that leaves both the Jackal and the clone seemingly dead—though the fate of Gwen’s clone remains uncertain. The cover, by Ed McGuinness and Mark Morales, captures the intensity of the moment.
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Spider-Man and Ned have been captured by the Jackal who spins a tale of grief and madness. The Jackal tells of how Miles Warren cloned Gwen Stacy to bring her back into his life. As Spider-Man races to rescue Ned from a bomb set by the Jackal, he is forced to battle a clone of himself. With seconds left until the bomb explodes, Warren is berated by Gwen's clone and comes to his senses, sacrificing himself to save Ned's life. Scaffolding falls on both Warren and the Spider-Man clone, however, apparently killing them both. Gwen's clone takes off to make a new life for herself.
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