REVIEW: DEAD NO MORE: The Clone Conspiracy #2

Dan Slott brings us issue #2 of 5 of this Spider-Man event, where we begin in San FransiscoÂ following Kaine in what appears to be a zombie infested earth. Â The story moves to Parker in the tentacles of Doc Ock; as was the ending of issue one.

Essentially the subsequent pages consist of Spidey following the Jackal through a cameo heavy facility, in what feels like a “sales pitch.” Â Jackal even takes the time to explain his new look, invoking the Greek god of Anubis, and jabs his older look. Â We see a laundry list of Spider-Man’s foes and those who have perished under his watch.

The art team really shine in this event. Â I recommend picking up the issues based entirely on the art. Â Justin Ponsor colors just make these issues mesmerizing! Â Jim Cheung, John Dell and Justin Ponsor give us another beautiful comic in issue #2. Â Once again, it feels a tad heavy on exposition and the pace suffers for it. Â I did enjoy the inclusion on Kaine and Spider-Gwen and the hook (which I chose not to spoil) at the issues conclusion has me ready for issue #3.

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Written by: Dan Slott
Penciled by: Jim Cheung
Inked by: John Dell
Colors by: Justin Ponsor
Letters by: VC’s Joe Caramagna