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Silk #15 (2016)

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by Comic Books Library August 06, 2025
Silk #15 (2016)


Silk #15 (2016) – A Clone Reawakens, A Hero Confronts the Past

đŸ·️ Genre

Superhero, Sci-Fi, Action, Psychological Drama, Mystery

🧑‍🎹 Writer

Robbie Thompson – Known for his character-driven storytelling and deep emotional layers, Thompson brings Silk's internal conflict to the forefront.

🎹 Artist

Irene Strychalski – Her sharp linework and emotionally expressive character art help breathe life into the book’s tense atmosphere.

✒️ Editor Details

Devin Lewis (Editor)
Nick Lowe (Executive Editor)
Their guidance ensures tight continuity with the broader Clone Conspiracy event and maintains the strong emotional core of the issue.

🏱 Publisher and Brand

Marvel Comics
Part of the All-New, All-Different Marvel branding phase

📅 Release Year

2016

đŸ‘„ Main Characters

  • Cindy Moon / Silk – A Korean-American superhero with spider powers, battling moral dilemmas and emotional upheaval.

  • Mattie Franklin / Spider-Woman – J. Jonah Jameson’s adopted daughter, mysteriously resurrected through New U’s cloning tech.

  • J. Jonah Jameson – Longtime media mogul and Cindy’s boss, struggling with the joy and cost of seeing his loved ones return from the dead.

📖 Brief Plot Summary

In Silk #15, the Clone Conspiracy storyline collides head-on with Cindy Moon’s world. As New U Technologies miraculously resurrects the dead, Cindy is unsettled by the return of Mattie Franklin—a.k.a. Spider-Woman—and the reappearance of J. Jonah Jameson's wife, Marla. With her spider-sense going haywire and trust eroding quickly, Silk is forced to navigate a surreal confrontation with Mattie. Instead of joy, the reunion stirs anxiety, suspicion, and moral uncertainty. Are these loved ones truly back… or is something much darker at play? 🕾️đŸ’„

📚 Notable Arcs or Storylines

This issue is a tie-in to Marvel’s major event:
The Clone Conspiracy – A storyline centered on cloning technology reviving the dead, questioning what it means to live, die, and exist. Silk’s involvement adds an emotional lens, focusing on personal stakes rather than global consequences.

🔍 Fan Theories or Interpretations

Fans speculate that Cindy's spider-sense reacting so strongly to the resurrected Mattie could imply more than mere clone instability—it might signal a deeper spiritual or psychological rift in these returned souls. Others have theorized that Cindy's emotional intuition plays a unique role in detecting moral corruption, not just physical threats, suggesting her powers may have untapped potential.

📝 Review Summary

Silk #15 is a masterclass in intimate storytelling within a larger event arc. Robbie Thompson delivers strong dialogue and emotional realism, making Cindy’s inner conflict deeply relatable. Irene Strychalski’s art shines, with expressive faces and crisp layouts that emphasize suspense and emotion equally. The story explores grief, identity, and existential dread while staying grounded in Silk’s personal journey. A compelling issue that proves not all superhero tales need world-ending stakes to hit hard.

⭐ Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
💬 Verdict: Thoughtful, tense, and beautifully drawn—a standout issue in the Clone Conspiracy saga.

đŸ•·️ Stay tangled in the web of identity, trust, and second chances with Silk #15.


Comic Resource / Read Online (External Source)

Silk #15 (2016)
Language : English