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Cover: Phil Jimenez

The Amazing Spider-Man #553

May 2008 · Marvel · 2.99 USD; 3.05 CAD

📊 ~82,624 copies sold its debut month

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“Freak-Out!”

In "Freak-Out!", Spider-Man faces a terrifying new threat as the Freak's mutations spiral out of control during a high-stakes mayoral campaign event. With Dexter Bennett wreaking havoc at the Daily Bugle, chaos unfolds on multiple fronts—both in the streets and behind the scenes. Written by Bob Gale and illustrated with striking detail by Phil Jimenez, this 2008 issue features cover art by Jimenez, capturing the tension in every panel.

writer Bob Gale · artist Phil Jimenez · inker Andy Lanning · colorist Jeromy Cox · letterer VC's Joe Caramagna · cover Phil Jimenez

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Cast · 19 characters

Aunt May Parker Bill Hollister Bookie Bulldozer Carlie Cooper Curt Connors Dexter Bennett Freak J. Jonah Jameson John Ladue Lily Hollister Ox Peter Petruski Randall Crowne Robbie Robertson Ronald Bloch Spider-Man Vin Gonzales Wrecker

Full credits

writer Bob Gale

artist Phil Jimenez

inker Andy Lanning

colorist Jeromy Cox

letterer VC's Joe Caramagna

cover pencils, inks Phil Jimenez

Reprints

Reprinted in Spider-Man: Brand New Day #2 (2008), Spider-Man #10/2008 (2008), Spider-Man: Brand New Day #2 (2008), Astonishing Spider-Man #4 (2010), Spider-Man: Brand New Day - The Complete Collection #1 (2016), Spider-Man: Brand New Day Omnibus #1 (2024), Spider-Man #10/2008, Spider-Man: Brand New Day #4

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