Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones #1
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| Writer | Emily Kim |
| Artist | Kei Zama |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
GHOST-SPIDER'S LIFE TURNS UPSIDE DOWN!
Ghost-Spider comes face-to-face with some of the deadliest Spider-Man villains, including Doc Ock, Sandman, Vulture and more! But wait! Why do they all look like Gwen! Writer EMILY KIM (SILK) and artist KEI ZAMA (AVENGERS MECH STRIKE) take Gwen down a twisted path as she must stop whoever is cloning her into infamous Marvel villains!
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
AIPT - Megan O'Brien
Mar 01, 2023Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones is a great take on some classic Marvel concepts, while staying true to Spider-Gwen as a character. Read Full Review
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8.0
But Why Tho? - Charles Hartford
Mar 01, 2023With the issue wrapping up with some investigation into the cause of this new character's appearance, Spider-Gwenn: Shadow Clones #1 closes its tale with more well-crafted storytelling by Kim Read Full Review
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8.0
You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff
Mar 01, 2023Emily Kim tilts the usual Spider-Gwen tropes just enough to advance them in a new direction without trying to plunge Gwen in a completely different direction. Progression is really important for the modern superhero, but too much evolution may alienate those readers who have been hanging out with the web-slinger for many years. Kim seems to respect what Gwen has been through before while forging ahead with a whole new problem for the hero. Read Full Review
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7.5
Comic Watch - Tyler Davis
Mar 03, 2023Is it yet another retread of the Spider-Clone concept? Sure, but I think the style and tone being brought to the table gives SPIDER-GWEN: SHADOW CLONES #1just enough oomph to remain an enjoyable and light read. Read Full Review
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7.0
The Comicbook Dispatch - Lukke Sweet
Mar 01, 2023Being the first major Spider-Gwen story to follow Tim Seeley's Gwenverse storyline hurts Spider-Gwen: Shadow Clones #1. It'll be interesting to see how it differentiates itself from that storyline, but on the surface it looks like it won't be bringing much new to the table. Still, for fans of Spider-Gwen, I would recommend picking it up, even if it's just for the collection aspect. Read Full Review
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6.0
ComicBook.com - Tim Adams
Mar 01, 2023It's a fine starting point for a series, but hopefully there's more to the storyline than meets the eye. Read Full Review
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5.0
Razorfine - Alan Rapp
Mar 08, 2023Interesting idea mixing classic Spidey villains and cloning themes in a new way, with mixed results and that odd tonal shift which distracts from the narrative. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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7.0
Not an amazing start, but sure as hell better than the last mini.
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5.0
I'll credit the creators: They put in the work, and there's nothing mortally wrong with the storytelling here. Except they failed to accomplish the most important task. My eyes roll at the basic premise: "Gwen meets more variants, but this time they're villains! And clones!" (And I bet mine aren't the only eyes rolling.) All the creators had to do was give us *something* beyond that tired elevator pitch, some spark of novelty or mystery. And they didn't. Comedy Rule of Threes: If Marvel goes back to this well *again*, it might become hilarious. But the "Gwen vs. variants" count stands at two, so this is just sad.
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