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Cover: Joe Jusko

The Amazing Spider-Man #518

May 2005 · Marvel · 2.25 USD; 3.25 CAD

📊 ~76,929 copies sold its debut month

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“Skin Deep Part Four”

In "Skin Deep Part Four," Spider-Man faces off against Charlie in a high-stakes confrontation that pushes his ingenuity to the limit, using the environment to trap his opponent in a frozen vibranium suit. Back at home, Aunt May and Mary Jane return to find their sanctuary in ruins—only to realize the fire was no accident. J. Michael Straczynski’s gripping narrative, brought to life by Mike Deodato’s dynamic art and Mark Brooks’ precise inks, builds tension with every page, while Joe Jusko’s cover captures the moment’s intensity.

writer J. Michael Straczynski · artist Mike Deodato · artist Mark Brooks · inker Joe Pimentel · inker Jaime Mendoza · colorist Matt Milla · colorist Brian Reber · letterer VC's Cory Petit · cover Joe Jusko

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Cast · 5 characters

Aunt May Parker Charlie Weiderman Iron Man Mary Jane Watson Spider-Man

Full credits

writer J. Michael Straczynski

artist Mike Deodato

artist Mark Brooks

inker Joe Pimentel

inker Jaime Mendoza

colorist Matt Milla

colorist Brian Reber

letterer VC's Cory Petit

cover pencils, inks Joe Jusko

Reprints

Reprinted in Spider-Man #18 (2005), The Amazing Spider-Man, el Asombroso Hombre Araña #5 (2006), Spider-Man #6/2006 (2006), Amazing Spider-Man by JMS Ultimate Collection #3 (2010), Amazing Spider-Man by J. Michael Straczynski Omnibus #2 (2020), Amazing Spider-Man Modern Era Epic Collection #3 (2026), Spider-Man #5/2006

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