Indefensible Ink

In this episode of Indefensible Ink, Ryan and Justin discuss the first half of one of the most reviled storylines of all time: the Spider-Man-centered Clone Saga! Specifically, they tackle 1995’s "Maximum Clonage," in which the Peter Parker fans had known and loved for approximately 20 years turned out to be (possibly) a clone created by C-list Spidey villain The Jackal, and was soon swept up into a convoluted, hopelessly grimdark storyline involving more off-brand Spider-Man knock-offs than you can shake a stick at. Is "Maximum Clonage" as awful as its reputation (and title) suggest? Or is it a misunderstood masterpiece that will be recited by bards around campfires in some distant (or not so distant) post-apocalyptic future? Ryan and Justin contemplate this, along with science textbooks of the Marvel Universe, the trustworthiness of people obsessed with “genetic perfection,” and the Punisher’s secret nerd shame. Come back June 17 for Part Two! Discussed: Spider-Man: Maximum Clonage Alpha #1, Web of Spider-M