Norman Virgil Osborn of The Planet-Earth 96283

**Green G Goblin** is .

## Powers With Abilities

* **Superhuman Physiology:** Due to exposure to the Goblin formula, Green Goblin possessed superhuman physical attributes comparable to that of Spider-Man's; such as superhuman strength, durability, speed, stamina, senses, intelligence, etc. It also caused him to develop a split personality, a high maintenance sociopath with unrestrained desire for power and influence.
	+ **Superhuman Strength:** Green Goblin possessed far more strength than normal humans; for example, he was able to overpower several police men relatively easily. He was even able to brutally damage a weakened Spider-Man. A normal Spider-Man with relative ease. His greatest feat of strength, was when he held an entire train cart and Mary Jane, each with one hand. He was also able to use his strength to rip Spider-Man's web during the final battle.
	+ **Superhuman Durability:** Green Goblin possessed far more durability then normal humans; for example, he managed to survive an entire wall falling on him with him only fazed and somewhat weakened from the attempt and compared to Spider-Man who went through a wall Goblin recovered faster.
	+ **Superhuman Speed:** Green Goblin possessed far more speed than normal humans; for example, he could move and react at an incredible pace, as well catching Spider-Man's quick punch with his hand and countering. He was even able to throw his pumpkin bombs with great speed.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina:** Green Goblin possessed far more stamina then normal humans, allowing him to remain physically active for long periods of time; for example, he was able to exert himself and pursue Spider-Man without even appearing to be tiring.
	+ **Superhuman Senses:**  Green Goblin possessed far more senses than normal humans; for example, he was able to hear a tiny drop of blood fall in Peter's room's floor with perfect clearance.
	+ **Superhuman Intelligence:** Green Goblin possessed far more intelligence than normal humans; for example, after being exposed to the Goblin formula, he became a master of manipulation and tactics planning. He may also be intuitive in the fields of science as well, being able to develop advanced technologies that he would use in combat. Though the high intelligence may have also resulted in his restrained sociopathic tendencies to manifest themselves as a split personality.
	+ **Accelerated Healing Factor:** After Spider-Man pulled down an object and slammed it on him, sustaining multiple brutal beatings from Spider-Man after the latter gave into completely into his rage, which further greatly amplified Spidey's superhuman strength, and Green Goblin was seriously and severely fatigued and weakened, Norman was able to recover from the fatigue and weakening, it is unknown if this brought him back to life after getting impaled by his glider.

### Abilities

* **Genius-Level Intellect:** Norman was an incredibly intelligent individual; even before he was exposed to the Goblin formula.
* **Expert Hand-To-Hand Combatant:** While fighting Spider-Man on three separate occasions, he has displayed remarkable prowess in fighting Spider-Man and even shows combat skill that is superior to the likes of Spider-Man. He is also an incredible acrobat, performing flips and kung fu kicks on Spider-Man with great damaging effort.
* **Resources:** Norman had an almost inexhaustible amount of wealth at his disposal. He used this to acquire advanced technologies and other weaponry for his vendetta against those who stand in his path. He could even utilize his own limitless resources from Oscorp, such as his stolen Oscorp glider and Pumpkin Bombs.

### Former-Weaknesses

* **Limited Strength:** Although Green Goblin was incredibly strong, he did have his limits; for example, he was unable to match Spider-Man, in terms of physical strength; when the arachnid superhuman gave completely into his rage, which further greatly amplified Spider-Man's superhuman strength.
* **Limited Durability:** Although Green Goblin was incredibly durable, he did have his limits. Objects or weapons with enough force can injure him; a high speed stab from the glider was able to penetrate his incredibly durable skin and kill him.

## Equipment

In the film, Green Goblin pilots a high-tech Goblin Glider, armed with seeking missiles and machine guns.

* He also wears green armor that cybernetically connects him to his glider and weapons.

* He is seen using three varieties of his signature "Pumpkin Bombs": one which was a simple explosive; one that releases a bright, radioactive flash which reduces people to skeletons; and one that splits into flying, razor-bat blades. Rather than carrying a shoulder "bag of tricks", the weapons are contained in the glider and are ejected individually out of their storage compartment when desired.

* His suit is armed with knockout gas that is released from the wrists. His suit is also linked to the Goblin Glider, allowing him to control it remotely.

## Relationships

* Emily Osborn - Wife; deceased.
* Harry Osborn/New Goblin - Son and successor; deceased.
* Peter Parker/Spider-Man - Friend and Son figure turned Archenemy and attempted victim.
* May Parker - Hostess turned enemy.
* Mary Jane Watson - Hostage and near-victim.
* Bernard Houseman - Butler.
* Mendel Stromm - Friend and colleague turned victim; deceased.
* Simkins - Secretary.
* Henry Balkan - Board member turned enemy and victim; deceased.
* Slocum - Ally turned enemy and victim; deceased.
* J. Jonah Jameson - Enemy.

## Behind the scenes

* Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, John Malkovich, Bill Paxton, Mel Gibson, John Travolta, Robert De Niro and Billy Crudup were all considered for the role of Norman Osborn before Dafoe was cast.
* Dafoe insisted on wearing the uncomfortable costume as he felt that a stuntman would not convey the character's necessary body language. The 580-piece suit took half an hour to put on.
* The Green Goblin's costume was created after Willem Dafoe was cast, as Dafoe rejected the initially bulky designs created beforehand. The finished design focused on a more streamlined and athletic feel, and the mask in particular was created to be an extreme cartoon version of his face, focusing on his long cheekbones. Some of the early designs were heavily inspired by black ops.
* One popular idea among the concept artists was to have the Goblin accompanied by adolescent women in costume and have their own gliders. Raimi hated the idea.

## Trivia

* In *Spider-Man*, Green Goblin drops a carriage full of children off of a bridge, he also drops Mary Jane. Spider-Man saves both the children and Mary Jane. In the comics, **"The Night Gwen Stacy Died"** features a similar situation with Gwen Stacy in place of Mary Jane and Spider-Man was unable to save her.
* In the film, The Green Goblin's mask seems to be an amalgamation of the masks of both the eponymous character and fellow Spider-Man villain, The Hobgoblin. The mask's design incorporates ridged brows and vampire-like fangs, aesthetic features that were originally introduced into The Hobgoblin's design.

## Double-Gallery

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Green Goblin's first attack.

The Green Goblin and Spider-Man's first encounter. Spider-Man

The Green Goblin with a "pumpkin bomb"

The Green Goblin activates the spears on his Glider.

Green Goblin's lance

Promotional poster for *Spider-Man* featuring the Green Goblin

Norman being fired from the board.

The Goblin attacks the festival

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The Goblin terrorizes the Queensboro Bridge.

The Green Goblin unmasked

Norman pleas for mercy

The death of the Goblin

The Green Goblin attacks May Parker's home.

The Goblin Mask with retracted lenses.

The Green Goblin pummels Spider-Man.

The Goblin lures Spidey into a trap.

Promotinal Wallpaper

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