Green Goblin
From Aqua Angel
Green Goblin is a fictional character created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and serves as a common enemy for Spider-Man, making his first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #14. He is often considered the archenemy of Spider-Man and ironically he is the father of Harry Osborn, the best friend of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man. Green Goblin's most famous portrayer is Willem DeFoe.
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[edit] Origin
Norman Osborn was the creator and inspiration for the industrial corporation named Oscorp. The industry built several machines and technology and funded for other companies to use. Oscorp built a high-tech glider for a company named Aerospace to use in their research into the incredible world of space. One day, Norman discovered that his lab assistant Mendell Stromm had created a secret serum that would allow anyone who drinks it the ability to gain strength, intelligence and willpower. Norman drank the serum for testing purposes, but what they didn't know was that the serum would also turn your mind madly and mentally insane, because of this Norman killed Stromm during a fit of rage.
Shortly afterwards, Norman broke into Aerospace and stole back the glider and the artificial suit that was meant to be worn while using the glider. Norman was then fired due to his newest creations being both "useless and un-fundable". His isane side then took over, with Norman making a Goblin-styled mask to wear along with his suit and glider. He then built various weapons and devices such as his trademark "Pumpkin-Bombs", razor-sharp shurikens and rockets built inside the glider.
He then donned the secret identity of the Green Goblin and attacked the people of New York, and also killed many members of both Aerospace and Oscorp alike. He is a dangerous and complex enemy of Spider-Man.
[edit] Characteristics
- Height: 5'11"
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Eyes: Blue
- Hair: Brown
Norman Osborn has the appearance of a pleasant, decent buisiness man. Norman's hair is of a brown colour while his eyes are an aqua blue. He has quite a skinny physique which is a suprise to how his strength increases while being the Goblin. His personality is very split. While speaking to important officials he shall talk in a pleasent tone. However, around Harry he is somewhat bossy and mean, but deep down he does love his son.
His Green Goblin personality is the simple fact that he is just insane. While under the influence of the Goblin he shall want to get whatever he wants and doesn't care the slightest for anyone (including Harry).
[edit] Powers and Abilities
| Power or Weapon | Usage |
|---|---|
| Strength | Green Goblin doesn't attain actual super strength, but has very critical fighting skills and techniques and must somehow perform these with some manner of physical strength. |
| Intellect | Green Goblin has a high degree of intellect, building various weapons, gadgets and devices to use in his crimes. |
| Glider | Green Goblin's most famous device. He is seen gliding on it on almost all of his crime sprees and destructive causes. It is his main way of transportation. |
| Pumpkin Bombs | Spherical bombs that are a similar shape and colour to that of a pumpkin. When they are due to explosion they can destroy at least half of a building or even more. |
| Skeleton Bombs | White spherical devices that when landed near a living creature, can instantly kill them, disintergrating all the skin and organs, leaving only a lifeless skeleton. |
| Shurikens | Razor-sharp shurikens. Green Goblin only appears to use these on Spider-Man. |
| Rocket Missiles | Rocket Missiles that are built into the Glider. They are released/ejected at any time Green Goblin wants them to be. |
[edit] Famous Plots
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Oscorp Party | Soon after Norman Osborn was fired, Oscorp threw a party at the Town Square of New York to celebrate their success on their long-time buisiness, Green Goblin attacked the party, killing several Oscorp and Aerospace employees, as well as endangering the life of Mary Jane Watson. |
| Spider-Man Affiliation | Green Goblin kidnapped Spider-Man and tried to pursuade him to join him in his evil reign, having do New York to whatever they want. Spider-Man agreed but before even having chance to perform evil he went back to the hero he really is. Outraged by this, Green Goblin and he battled within a building struck by arson. In the movie version, Spider-Man never joins him, instead turns down his offer and then battled him inside the on-fire building. |
| Brooklyn Bridge Showdown | After discovering Spider-Man's true identity as Peter Parker, Green Goblin held both Harry Osborn, Norman's own son and a tram full of children over the edge of Brooklyn Bridge and made Spider-Man decide which was more important to him; the ones he loved or the safety of the city and dropped both of them siutaneously. Spider-Man managed to save them both and but them to safety onboard a travelling boat. |
| The Final Battle | Straight afterwards Spider-Man saved both Harry and the tram filled with children from death, Green Goblina and Spider-Man took their final fight in an old abandoned warehouse. Green Goblin is finally killed, having accidentally impaled himself by his own glider. |
[edit] Film
Green Goblin appeared in the Spider-Man film series, portrayed by Willem DeFoe and served as the first super villain that Spider-Man faced, making his appearance in the first installment. All of his famous plots are featured within it and so is his death. The character of Norman Osborn is featured in later installments but only in his son, Harry Osborn's hallucinations. Harry is portrayed by James Franco.
[edit] Television Series
- Spider-Man (1981 animated series)- Green Goblin appears in several episodes of the series. Infact, he and another Spider-Man villain, Doctor Octopus are the only villains throughout the Spider-Man universe to appear at all, aisde from various thugs. In the series, he is nothing like his comic book counterpart. In this series he has an obsession with mythology and legends, wanting various mystical objects to be in his own posession.
- Spider-Man (2002 animated series)- In the more popular animated rendition of the Spider-Man saga, Green Goblin acts in the same way to his comic book counterpart. He, along with all other Spider-Man villains appear in the series in various episodes. Like the film series and video game, he is voiced by Willem DeFoe.
[edit] Video Games
- Spider-Man: True Hero- Green Goblin's only video game appearance. In the game, the player (Spider-Man) must foil the various famous plans and attacks of the Green Goblin such as his attack at the World Unity Day Festival, various arson attacks and even the famous Brooklyn Bridge scene as well as others, much alike other villains that appear in the game.
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