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Silk #14 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 06, 2025
Silk #14 (2016)


Silk #14 (2016) – Comic Review & Breakdown đŸ•·️

Genre

Superhero, Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Main Characters

  • Cindy Moon / Silk 🕾️

  • Mattie Franklin 🩋

  • J. Jonah Jameson 📰

  • Black Cat đŸ±

  • Spectro (Hector Cervantez) đŸ‘»

Writer

Robbie Thompson – Known for his work on Doctor Strange and the Sorcerers Supreme and Supernatural, Thompson brings layered storytelling and emotional weight to Cindy’s journey.

Artist

Irene Strychalski – With expressive character work and fluid panel layouts, Strychalski captures the duality of Silk’s life between personal conflict and superhero action.

Editor Details

  • Editor: Devin Lewis

  • Assistant Editors: Charles Beacham, Allison Stock
    The editorial team carefully aligns Silk’s personal arc with the wider Clone Conspiracy event, maintaining narrative integrity and emotional focus.

Publisher and Brand

Marvel Comics
Brand: Marvel NOW!

Release Year

📅 2016

Brief Plot Summary

Silk #14 is a tie-in to Marvel's Clone Conspiracy event. Cindy Moon’s world takes a bizarre and emotional turn when Mattie Franklin—another former Spider-Woman and J. Jonah Jameson’s surrogate daughter—returns from the dead. While the reunion may seem miraculous, Cindy's instincts tell her something isn't right. As secrets unravel and emotions run high, Silk must confront uncomfortable truths about identity, legacy, and resurrection. Is Mattie truly back, or is something more sinister at play?

Notable Arcs or Storylines

đŸ”č Clone Conspiracy Tie-In – The comic ties directly into the larger Clone Conspiracy storyline, which revolves around the ethical and psychological implications of resurrecting the dead using cloning technology.

đŸ”č Cindy’s Double Life – This issue continues to explore Cindy’s struggle to balance her undercover work within Black Cat’s criminal empire and her superhero responsibilities.

Fan Theories or Interpretations

💭 Many fans speculate that Mattie Franklin’s return represents more than a simple resurrection—possibly a manifestation of Cindy’s unresolved fears or guilt. The clone might symbolize the shadow of past Spider-Women and raise questions about what it means to truly “return from the dead.” There's also intrigue about how Mattie’s presence may emotionally destabilize Jonah Jameson, who has a complicated history with spider-heroes.

Review Summary

Silk #14 delivers emotional stakes wrapped in noir-style intrigue and super-powered drama. Robbie Thompson continues to develop Cindy Moon as one of Marvel’s most emotionally rich heroes. The return of Mattie Franklin brings depth and weight to the plot, pushing Cindy to question her own identity and place in the Spider-verse. Irene Strychalski’s artwork effectively conveys the tension between inner turmoil and external threats, balancing clean action sequences with intimate character expressions.

⭐ Rating: 8.5/10
A gripping, thoughtful tie-in that stands on its own merits while expanding on a larger Marvel event. đŸŒ†đŸ•·️


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Silk #14 (2016)
Language : English