The Gwen Stacy Clone Appears

ASM 144. This is the first appearance of the Gwen Stacy clone that was made by the Jackal. We don't find out any of this until much later. In the sci-fi fantasies of the writers, a person could be cloned rather quickly and would appear as they were in adult form, even having their memories -- but still, somehow, being confused about the whole thing. Short story: it was a bad idea. Which is why they quickly had the clone leave Peter's complicated life, something the real Gwen wouldn't do. I often wonder to what extent this offered the writers some cover for deep sixing Stacy while also getting more drama points.