Green Goblin (Ultimate Marvel)
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Norman theorized that if the OZ combined with spider DNA were behind Parker's abilities of a spider then Norman with OZ combined with his own DNA would become a heightened version of himself. However, his experiment would go wrong where it resulted in an explosion that affected his son and Dr. [[Otto Octavius]] whilst Norman was transformed into a grotesque, demon-like monster. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #3) In an attempt to destroy all evidence of his existence, the Green Goblin killed Norman's wife but his son Harry managed to escape while the house was burning down. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #4) The next day, he attacked Harry's school but was stopped by Spider-Man. During the fight, the Green Goblin plummeted off a bridge into the river where he was seemingly killed in the process. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #7) | Norman theorized that if the OZ combined with spider DNA were behind Parker's abilities of a spider then Norman with OZ combined with his own DNA would become a heightened version of himself. However, his experiment would go wrong where it resulted in an explosion that affected his son and Dr. [[Otto Octavius]] whilst Norman was transformed into a grotesque, demon-like monster. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #3) In an attempt to destroy all evidence of his existence, the Green Goblin killed Norman's wife but his son Harry managed to escape while the house was burning down. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #4) The next day, he attacked Harry's school but was stopped by Spider-Man. During the fight, the Green Goblin plummeted off a bridge into the river where he was seemingly killed in the process. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #7) | ||
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| + | Sometime after this, Osborn partnered up with Miles Morales of Earth-616, calling himself Ultimatum. Together they eventually travelled over to Ultimatum's native universe for unknown reasons and encountered the Miles Morales from Earth-1610, though Miles was not quite able to fully remember who Norman was. After recognising who Miles was underneath his mask, Ultimatum ordered Norman to spare him. (Miles Morales: Spider-Man v1 #10) | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
===Personality and attributes=== | ===Personality and attributes=== | ||
| − | Due to overdosing on OZ, he suffers from hallucinations. These include seeing everything through a blood-red filter and creatures called 'plasmids' tormenting him. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #11) | + | Due to overdosing on OZ, he suffers from hallucinations. These include seeing everything through a blood-red filter and creatures called 'plasmids' tormenting him. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #11) Ultimatum created a drug which was culled from Norman's blood and would turn its users into creatures similar to Norman, but smaller dubbed Goblinoids. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #19) When Spider-Man captured some of Ultimatum's drug, Green Goblin attacked him once again, but Miles was able to hand him to the police. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #14) However, he escaped and alongside the Goblinoids attacked Miles' school, but after being defeated by the hero, he escaped once again. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #15) |
===Powers and abilities=== | ===Powers and abilities=== | ||
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Experimentation in using OZ combined with his own DNA resulted in his transformation into a muscular, grotesque, goblin-looking monster. In this form, he was granted superhuman strength, reflexes, stamina, speed and durability that enabled him to leap great distances. He was also pyrokinetic as he could throw flaming balls of destructive energy. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #4) | Experimentation in using OZ combined with his own DNA resulted in his transformation into a muscular, grotesque, goblin-looking monster. In this form, he was granted superhuman strength, reflexes, stamina, speed and durability that enabled him to leap great distances. He was also pyrokinetic as he could throw flaming balls of destructive energy. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #4) | ||
| − | In time, he came to 'evolve' where he could control his transformations into an intelligent incarnation of the Green Goblin through the use of OZ injections. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #11) | + | Green Goblin’s great strength also extends into the highly developed muscles of his legs and allow him to jump great distances. He was able to destroy helicopters by jumping at them and tearing them apart. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #113) |
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| + | In time, he came to 'evolve' where he could control his transformations into an intelligent incarnation of the Green Goblin through the use of OZ injections. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #11) Norman's body kept evolving after he became Green Goblin, he grew more powerful, every time he evolved. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #113) | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The Green Goblin was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley where he made his first appearance in Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #1 (September 2000). | *The Green Goblin was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley where he made his first appearance in Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #1 (September 2000). | ||
| − | *This incarnation of the character was the [[Ultimate Marvel]] version that was based on the [[Green Goblin]] created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko | + | *This incarnation of the character was the [[Ultimate Marvel]] version that was based on the [[Green Goblin]] created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. |
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| + | ==Alternate Versions== | ||
| + | *In Ultimate Spider-Man v3 #5 (2024), an alternate version of Norman Osborn appeared in the new Ultimate Marvel reality that was designated as Earth-6160 in the Multiverse. | ||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
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===Films=== | ===Films=== | ||
| − | *In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the Ultimate Marvel Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the animated film where he was voiced by actor Jorma Taccone. | + | *In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the Ultimate Marvel Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the animated film where he was voiced by actor Jorma Taccone. This version sported demonic wings, carried and used the trademark Pumpkin Bombs, and worked for the Kingpin. During Spider-Man's struggle to stop the Kingpin's Super-Collider, the Goblin attacked but was later killed in the explosion of the Super-Collider. |
===Video games=== | ===Video games=== | ||
| − | *In Ultimate Spider-Man, the Ultimate Marvel incarnation of the Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the 2005 video game where he was voiced by actor Peter Lurie. | + | *In Ultimate Spider-Man, the Ultimate Marvel incarnation of the Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the 2005 video game where he was voiced by actor Peter Lurie. Originally held in stasis by S.H.I.E.L.D., Osborn broke out when the Beetle snuck aboard the ship he was contained on. Whether his release was part of Beetle's plan, or a side effect off gathering a sample from the Goblin is unclear, but once released, Norman soon made his way back to New York, where he promptly started a rampage through the city. He was pursued by Spider-Man, and the hero soon defeated and subdued the Goblin once more. |
| + | *In Marvel: Future Fight, the Ultimate Green Goblin appeared as an alternate skin for the Green Goblin in the setting of the mobile video game. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
Latest revision as of 06:42, 7 January 2025
The Green Goblin is a male comic character who features in Marvel Comics.
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Biography
Origin
Norman Osborn is a male human who was native who existed on Earth-1610 in the Multiverse. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #1)
Norman theorized that if the OZ combined with spider DNA were behind Parker's abilities of a spider then Norman with OZ combined with his own DNA would become a heightened version of himself. However, his experiment would go wrong where it resulted in an explosion that affected his son and Dr. Otto Octavius whilst Norman was transformed into a grotesque, demon-like monster. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #3) In an attempt to destroy all evidence of his existence, the Green Goblin killed Norman's wife but his son Harry managed to escape while the house was burning down. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #4) The next day, he attacked Harry's school but was stopped by Spider-Man. During the fight, the Green Goblin plummeted off a bridge into the river where he was seemingly killed in the process. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #7)
Sometime after this, Osborn partnered up with Miles Morales of Earth-616, calling himself Ultimatum. Together they eventually travelled over to Ultimatum's native universe for unknown reasons and encountered the Miles Morales from Earth-1610, though Miles was not quite able to fully remember who Norman was. After recognising who Miles was underneath his mask, Ultimatum ordered Norman to spare him. (Miles Morales: Spider-Man v1 #10)
Overview
Personality and attributes
Due to overdosing on OZ, he suffers from hallucinations. These include seeing everything through a blood-red filter and creatures called 'plasmids' tormenting him. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #11) Ultimatum created a drug which was culled from Norman's blood and would turn its users into creatures similar to Norman, but smaller dubbed Goblinoids. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #19) When Spider-Man captured some of Ultimatum's drug, Green Goblin attacked him once again, but Miles was able to hand him to the police. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #14) However, he escaped and alongside the Goblinoids attacked Miles' school, but after being defeated by the hero, he escaped once again. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #15)
Powers and abilities
Experimentation in using OZ combined with his own DNA resulted in his transformation into a muscular, grotesque, goblin-looking monster. In this form, he was granted superhuman strength, reflexes, stamina, speed and durability that enabled him to leap great distances. He was also pyrokinetic as he could throw flaming balls of destructive energy. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #4)
Green Goblin’s great strength also extends into the highly developed muscles of his legs and allow him to jump great distances. He was able to destroy helicopters by jumping at them and tearing them apart. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #113)
In time, he came to 'evolve' where he could control his transformations into an intelligent incarnation of the Green Goblin through the use of OZ injections. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #11) Norman's body kept evolving after he became Green Goblin, he grew more powerful, every time he evolved. (Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #113)
Notes
- The Green Goblin was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Bagley where he made his first appearance in Ultimate Spider-Man v1 #1 (September 2000).
- This incarnation of the character was the Ultimate Marvel version that was based on the Green Goblin created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.
Alternate Versions
- In Ultimate Spider-Man v3 #5 (2024), an alternate version of Norman Osborn appeared in the new Ultimate Marvel reality that was designated as Earth-6160 in the Multiverse.
In other media
Television
- In Ultimate Spider-Man, Norman Osborn and the Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the 2012 animated television series where both were voiced by actor Steven Weber.
Films
- In Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the Ultimate Marvel Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the animated film where he was voiced by actor Jorma Taccone. This version sported demonic wings, carried and used the trademark Pumpkin Bombs, and worked for the Kingpin. During Spider-Man's struggle to stop the Kingpin's Super-Collider, the Goblin attacked but was later killed in the explosion of the Super-Collider.
Video games
- In Ultimate Spider-Man, the Ultimate Marvel incarnation of the Green Goblin appeared in the setting of the 2005 video game where he was voiced by actor Peter Lurie. Originally held in stasis by S.H.I.E.L.D., Osborn broke out when the Beetle snuck aboard the ship he was contained on. Whether his release was part of Beetle's plan, or a side effect off gathering a sample from the Goblin is unclear, but once released, Norman soon made his way back to New York, where he promptly started a rampage through the city. He was pursued by Spider-Man, and the hero soon defeated and subdued the Goblin once more.
- In Marvel: Future Fight, the Ultimate Green Goblin appeared as an alternate skin for the Green Goblin in the setting of the mobile video game.
Appearances
- Ultimate Spider-Man v1: (2000)
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