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Cover: Phil Jimenez

The Amazing Spider-Man #553

May 2008 · Marvel · 2.99 USD; 3.05 CAD
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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 ParkerBill HollisterBookieBulldozerCarlie CooperCurt ConnorsDexter BennettFreakJ. Jonah JamesonJohn LadueLily HollisterOxPeter PetruskiRandall CrowneRobbie RobertsonRonald BlochSpider-ManVin GonzalesWrecker

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

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The Freak continues to mutate and attacks Spider-Man at a mayoral campaign event. Dexter Bennett, the Bugle's new owner, continues to create havoc at the newspaper.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).

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