Green Goblin

Doctor Norman Virgil Osborn is a scientist, and CEO of Oscorp. Once he experimented on himself with an incomplete enhancement serum, Osborn developed an alternate identity, the Green Goblin.. With Green Goblin in control, he fought Spider-Man, until he perished by being impaled with his Goblin Glider. However, Green Goblin found himself alive and transported through the Multiverse due to Doctor Strange's failed spell. Lost in an unfamiliar reality, Osborn retook control of his mind, seeking refuge from Spider-Man, who sought to cure Osborn and the other multiversal villains. However, Green Goblin retook control and murdered May Parker. In a final battle at the Statue of Liberty, Green Goblin had a showdown with Spider-Man, who attempted to get revenge for May's death, but was saved by Green Goblin's native Spider-Man. Green Goblin was then given anti-serum, eradicating Green Goblin from within Osborn's mind, before he was returned to his home universe.

## Contents

* Biography
* Early Life
* Becoming Green Goblin
* Spider-Man Multiversal Crisis
* Brought to Another Universe
* Learning of His Fate
* Escape of the Villains
* Battle at Liberty Island
* Getting Cured
* Personalities
* Norman Osborn's Personality
* Green Goblin's Personality
* Powers and Abilities
* Former Powers
* Abilities
* Equipment
* Weapons
* Other Equipment
* Vehicles
* Facilities
* Prisons
* Relationships
* Family
* Allies
* Enemies
* Trivia
* Behind the Scenes
* References
* External Links

## Biography

### Early Life

#### Becoming Green Goblin

Norman Osborn was a famous scientist, being the founder and original CEO of Oscorp who specialized in military research. He also became the father of Harry Osborn. Later, his company was suffering due to him not meeting the deadline for a powerful yet unstable formula for a performance enhancer, which was supposed to give enhanced strength to individuals. However, the unfinished formula also came with the probable cost of sanity.

In desperation, Osborn took the formula himself, which increased his strength to superhuman levels, but he began to develop a Dissociative Identity Disorder, which manifested in the chaotically sadistic psychopath known as Green Goblin. Green Goblin became the first great enemy of Spider-Man, and in their final battle, he was accidentally impaled and killed by his own Goblin Glider. The news eventually informed of Osborn's demise fighting Spider-Man while outing him as Green Goblin, which was heard by his friend Otto Octavius, who attended his funeral, and Flint Marko.

### Spider-Man Multiversal Crisis

#### Brought to Another Universe

In 2024 of another universe, Doctor Strange tried to cast a Runes of Kof-Kol to make everyone forget his Peter Parker was Spider-Man. However, when the spell failed, it brought people who were aware of any Peter Parker as Spider-Man from those universes to theirs. As time was scrambled, people who were originally dead in their universes were brought alive to this one, one of those being Green Goblin. Upon entering the other universe, Osborn was under the control of Green Goblin as he attacked the Alexander Hamilton Bridge by throwing a Pumpkin Bomb in the middle of the bridge. Riding the Goblin Glider, a cackling Green Goblin flew out of the smoke to reveal himself to this universe's Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus. He flew his glider towards them, but Spider-Man and Doctor Octopus were teleported away by Strange.

After retaking control of his body and mind from Green Goblin, Osborn found himself lost in a New York City he did not recognize, as he finds out that someone else had taken residence at his address, and apparently there was no such thing as Oscorp or Harry Osborn in this universe. Not wanting to cause further harm as his altar ego, Osborn retreated to an alleyway, where he attempted to hide the Goblin Glider as his Green Goblin persona taunted him for his helplessness. Frightened, Osborn begged Green Goblin to leave him alone, as the latter claims that he’s hiding from who he truly is and he can't escape himself. Hearing this, Osborn smashed his helmet into pieces before running off, as Green Goblin's voice laughed maniacally.

Seeking help and a refuge, Osborn wandered into a F.E.A.S.T. building after seeing Spider-Man in an ad, believing he his Peter Parker. Osborn met May Parker, who gave him warm clothes to put under his Green Goblin costume along with a box of donuts and coffee. After Spider-Man, who was searching for him and was called in by May, arrived at F.E.A.S.T., Osborn sees him without his masks as he realized that the latter isn't his Peter Parker, and comes to the realization that May Parker is this universes version of the latter's aunt. Osborn explains to the two Parkers of his displacement and Green Goblin, as the main reality Spider-Man felt bad for him.

#### Learning of His Fate

In a F.E.A.S.T. truck, Osborn and Spider-Man were brought to the Sanctum Sanctorum by May Parker. The two headed for the dungeon, where Osborn met Spider-Man's friends, Ned Leeds and MJ. Osborn recognized the initials and asked MJ if her name was Mary Jane, only for her to tell him that her name is Michelle Jones. Fascinated by the whole situation, Osborn approached the holding cells where other misplace villains were being held. Recognizing one of the prisoners, Osborn realized that Doctor Octopus is his friend and fellow scientist Otto Octavius. Osborn was stunned to see the mechanical appendages on Octavius's back as he asked the latter what happened to him.

Osborn was then informed by Doctor Octopus and Sandman that he was supposed to be dead, as it was all over the news. However, before Osborn could process this information, Doctor Strange teleported in at the other end of the dungeon and upon seeing Osborn, instantly teleported him into a cell of his own. Strange announced his intention to reverse his spell and send the villains back to their universes. Not wanting to die, Osborn pleaded for Spider-Man to let him out of his cell. Osborn watched as Spider-Man tried to convince Strange to hold off on sending them home to die, and instead try and help them. Strange refused, as the villains' fates were not their concern, but Peter stole the Macchina di Kadavus and Strange proceeded to chase him.

#### Escape of the Villains

After Spider-Man defeated Doctor Strange and trapped him in the Mirror Dimension, Osborn listens to Parker's intentions to try and help the villains in a bid to save them from their intended fate, including the latter himself. Wanting to be free of his Green Goblin persona and help the rest of the villains, especially Octavius, of their own issues, Osborn readily offered his assistance to Parker, claiming "to be something of a scientist myself". He, along with Spider-Man, May Parker, and the other villains, traveled to Happy Hogan's Apartment, where Osborn aided Peter in devising cures for each of them.

Osborn helped Peter construct a new Neural Inhibitor Chip in the Stark Industries Fabricator to replace Doctor Octopus' current fried one. Although, before they finished constructing the new inhibitor chip for Octavius, Osborn tells the main reality Peter Parker how remarkable the technology and himself are, even telling the latter that he would love to have him come work for him if labor laws would allow cross-multiverse working permits. Osborn watched when the main reality Peter Parker install the new inhibitor chip on Octavius' neck as he assured his friend that the latter's plan will work and have faith, but was brushed off when he reminds him of his actions that caused him to have a second personality of Green Goblin. Seeing that the chip worked in restoring his friend and fellow scientist's mind, Osborn calls out to Otto as the latter tells him that he's back to his old self again, much to his relief.

Later, after helping the main reality Peter Parker construct a cure for Electro, Osborn was working on an anti-serum for himself where he had a short conversation with Octavius as he asked him how its gonna feel to be whole again and no longer have the Green Goblin persona. However, Osborn gets taken over by Green Goblin again, and would've struck undetected, if not for Peter's "Spider-Sense". Green Goblin then convinced the rest of the group of villains, except for Otto Octavius, to turn on the main reality Peter Parker, claiming that he and the other villains are "gods" that can do as they please and determine their own fates without needing to be tied down by moral compulsions, which led Electro and Sandman in retreating while the Lizard breaks out of the truck he was in, and Octavius being forced to escape, after he tried to stop the villains from leaving, just as J. Jonah Jameson and his *The Daily Bugle* crew arrived.

Once the rest of the group of villains retreated the area, Green Goblin stays to fight Peter as he smashed and slammed him through the floors of the building while laughing and taunting the young Spider-Man, while May grabbed the latter's antidote and ran. Green Goblin continues to slam Peter through several more floors of the apartment building and brings them down to the main floor level. After having Peter at his mercy, Green Goblin was ready to kill the latter but May saves her nephew and attempted to inject him with the antidote, but it did not work, and the villains used his glider to fatally strike her before making his escape and firing Pumpkin Bombs at the news crew and officers outside and blowing up the Young Spider-Man as well, killing several people including the latter's aunt.

#### Battle at Liberty Island

Later, Green Goblin arrived at the Statue of Liberty, flying in on his glider and sending Razor Bats out at Doctor Strange, Otto Octavius, and the three Spider-Men, after they succeeded in curing Electro, Lizard and Sandman. In the confusion, Green Goblin grabbed the Macchina di Kadavus and placed one of his Pumpkin Bombs inside it. However, before he could leave, Green Goblin was stopped by Octavius with his tentacles while Strange used an Eldtrich whip to take the Macchina back. Green Goblin used his glider to destroy one of Octavius' tentacles and witness the bomb detonated, which unleashed the unstable spell, and causing the scaffolding around the Statue to break down. When Peter Parker leaped down to rescue Michelle Jones, who had fallen, Green Goblin intercepted him with his glider, knocking him away from saving Jones. However, after Parker used one of his Pumpkin Bombs to break his glider, Green Goblin and Spider-Man crashed onto the collapsed Captain America's Shield.

#### Getting Cured

Recovering from the crash, Green Goblin taunted Spider-Man for being too weak to send him home to die. Spider-Man, however, retorted that he merely wanted to kill Green Goblin himself. Delighted to have sent Spider-Man over the edge by killing Aunt May, Green Goblin was ruthlessly attacked and beaten by Spider-Man, who then attempted to impale him with his own Goblin Glider, similar to his intended death in his universe. However, Green Goblin's Spider-Man narrowly saved him from a merciless execution, and Green Goblin's response was to stab his savior in the back and proceed to mock and taunt Spider-Man about being responsible for his aunt's death to the very last. Spider-Man then stabbed him in the neck with the cure that Peter-Three threw him, removing the Green Goblin persona for good.

Once returned to his senses, Osborn was surprised to see Parker all bloodied up before turning to his left-hand side and seeing his native Spider-Man lying in pain from his injury. Horrified, he inquired Parker about what he had done as Green Goblin, but he would never get a response back as Parker was blinded with his hatred for his altar ego. For the remainder of his time in this universe, Osborn quietly sat by himself and observed the sunrise while reflecting on his actions, ignoring the three Spider-Men who were beside him celebrating their victory.

Soon after, Doctor Strange cast a spell that erased everyone in that universe's knowledge of Parker's existence, which also led Osborn, Octavius, Marko, and their Spider-Man to be sent back to their home universe, with Osborn's fate completely changed.

## Personalities

Osborn dedicated much of his time at his company developing and researching technology, much to the neglect of his family's needs. His inner lust for power was exacerbated when he consumed an unstable experimental serum he had developed, and thus he developed a second personality with sadistic tendencies and a twisted sense of humor. The two personalities are torn over who controls Osborn's body, with the new persona often winning control.

### Norman Osborn's Personality

When the Green Goblin persona is not in control, Osborn is shown to have guilt and remorse over his neglectful tendencies towards his family and the damage his Green Goblin persona inflicted, especially on those he loves and cares about. Osborn even fears Green Goblin as he was tormented enough by him that he shattered the helmet projecting the latter's image and tried to get as far away from him as possible. Also, Osborn wants his Green Goblin persona gone for good and will take any chances to be rid of him as he took upon the main reality Peter Parker's offer to help him.

Although, Norman has shown to be greedy and misguided, which Octavius noted when he tells the main reality Peter Parker and his friends about him. However, despite his greed and misguided issues, Norman deep down is a helpful, kind, polite, and a well-meaning person, as those characteristics led him to befriending May Parker and the main reality Peter Parker. Norman cares very much about his friends and his son Harry Osborn, as shown when he was worried about his only family when he finds out that he doesn't exist in the main reality, and was shocked to see his friend and fellow scientist Otto Octavius has four mechanical tentacles fused to his back, and quickly realized that he wasn't the usually kind Octavius he knows. Also, Norman would help his friends in anyway he can, as shown when he helped the main reality Peter Parker with Otto Octavius and was pleased that their efforts brought his friend back to his old self.

Norman has a close fondness and trust in his Peter Parker, as shown when he tried to find him and ask him for help in taming his Green Goblin persona. Upon meeting the main reality Peter Parker, Osborn quickly trusted him, even though he's from another reality, as he went with him to the New York Sanctum. Norman even takes a shine to the main reality Peter Parker as he was impressed with his boundless intelligences and kindness, as his characteristics reminded him of his Peter, but does notices that his scientific and engineering prowess are a little different then his own. Also, Osborn offers the main reality Peter Parker a position at Oscorp should he be able to migrate to his universe. However, after being free of Green Goblin for good, Norman was horrified that he not only hurt the main reality Peter Parker but also nearly killed his own while under his alter ego's control, and was equally horrified at the carnage he caused.

As a scientist, Osborn was fascinated to see that alternate universes exist and was surprised that there's other version of the people he knows from his home reality, such as Peter, May, and MJ. Also, Osborn was amazed by the advanced technology in the main reality, as shown when he was examining the Dum-E and U at Happy Hogan's Apartment. In addition, Osborn notices the possibilities of the technology manufactured by Stark Industries in the alternate universe, after witnessing the main reality Peter Parker construct a new inhibitor chip for Otto Octavius by using a Stark Industries Fabricator.

### Green Goblin's Personality

The Green Goblin persona is perhaps Osborn's worst traits heightened to an unrecognizable degree. Unhinged, he takes pleasure in inflicting physical and psychological torture on anyone impeding his goals, especially Spider-Man, whose selfless morals he greatly despises and tends to mock. It had a tendency to reveal itself within the chaos and carnage it created throughout its control over Osborn's body. The Green Goblin persona also had a deep megalomaniacal streak, seeing himself and others like him as gods believing that they should take what they want. Green Goblin's insane personality had the likes to draw out sadistic urges from the likes of Spider-Man, who was going to kill him before he decided to do better and heal Osborn from Green Goblin's personality instead, as he understands that the persona is to blame for his actions and the scientist himself was innocent.

In addition, Green Goblin can't stand Norman Osborn because of his cowardliness and good characteristics. However, Green Goblin believes himself to be the real Norman, as he tells him that he's hiding his real self in the shadows, which frightened the latter and smashed his masks when he had enough of his words. Despite this, Green Goblin still uses Norman as he went to hide deep beneath his mind when he refused to go along with him and only came out of hiding when he, Octavius, and Spider-Man were close to riding him from the latter for good.

## Powers and Abilities

### Former Powers

* **Artificially Enhanced Physiology**: Osborn experimented on himself with a performance-enhancing gas, heightening his physical attributes to superhuman levels but left him violent, aggressive and insane. Osborn continued to be at the peak of his power until he was rehabilitated by Spider-Man who chose not to kill him, but by injecting him with an Anti-Goblin Serum which undid his mutation, ridding him of his powers and his Green Goblin persona, thereby restoring his sanity.
	+ **Superhuman Strength**: Osborn was stronger than any normal human. He was strong enough to fight and overpower Spider-Man, knocking him into a metal staircase with enough force to dent it, slamming him through multiple floors, and destroying an entire apartment building. Osborn also easily broke his helmet with a rock. His strength in his previous encounter with his Spider-Man, he was proven to be an equal to him as he was able to stop his punch and deliver a powerful kick that sent him flying at such pace. And proven physically dangerous towards Spider-Man himself during the battle inside the abandoned hospital. His strength had proven to make himself powerful enough to pose a threat to Spider-Man in both of their confrontations.
	+ **Superhuman Durability**: Osborn's body was tougher and far more durable than a normal human, which allowed him to withstand physical strikes attacks from an enraged Spider-Man without facing any fatal injury. However, he did have his limits, as his own glider was capable of impaling him and Spider-Man was eventually able to best him during the final confrontation between them. His durability allowed him to withstand the apartment battle through intense collateral damages he committed with no bruises or broken bones from the intense fight. This also displayed the fact he laughed about it maniacally after Parker continued to punch him many times.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: Osborn was far more faster than any normal human, being almost as fast as Spider-Man. Osborn was able to react to fast accordingly to Parker attempting to escape before tossing him inside the apartment.
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: Osborn was far more agile than any normal human, being able to use it to make maneuvers to best his opponents. Osborn could use his glider with little issues with his superhuman equilibrium and sense of balance and dodge certain attacks from an enraged Parker.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Osborn's musculature produced far fewer fatigue toxins during physical activity than the musculature of an ordinary human, allowing him to easily keep up with the likes of the powerful Spider-Man himself who was holding back his power. Osborn continuously laughed and enjoyed every punch Parker gave and continued the fight.
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**: Osborn could react much faster than any regular human. He could keep up with Spider-Man during his fight. Osborn even as far was able to block some of his attacks and react from an intense blow Parker attempted to give.
	+ **Regenerative Healing Factor**: Osborn could heal more quickly than a regular human. His healing factor allowed him to recover from any form of physical damages and shown immunity to any form of foreign chemicals, such as the first Anti-Goblin Serum which failed to cure him, though it was still in the process of being made. However, he was successfully being cured by Parker with a fully developed Anti-Goblin Serum.

### Abilities

* **Genius-Level Intellect**: Osborn was described as "brilliant" by the likes of Doctor Octopus, an accomplished scientist in his own regard. When he was propelled more than two decades into the future of an alternate universe, he could still grasp its advanced technology.
* **Master Scientist**: Osborn was described as a "brilliant scientist" in the field of military research by Doctor Octopus. He helped Spider-Man in his endeavor to cure the other villains while Osborn was in control.
* **Master Engineer**: Osborn was able to create with his company through the creation of several advanced weapons. His best work as an engineer includes his Green Goblin Armor, Glider, Pumpkin Bombs, and Razor Bats. He also helped Spider-Man fabricate an improved Neural Inhibitor Chip for Doctor Octopus utilizing Stark technology, which is technology far beyond what he has ever seen and still able to use it efficiently.
* **Expert Businessman**: Osborn is an expert businessman, he was able to create his company from the ground up in his universe.
* **Master Pilot**: Osborn is able to control his glider with ease.

* **Expert Combatant**: While having no known formal training, Osborn is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, using an aggressive and methodical fighting style, as seen when he grappled with an alternate Spider-Man.
* **Knife Mastery**: Osborn has a retractable blade along the gauntlet of his armor. He managed to stab his Spider-Man in the back, although he failed to kill him.
* **Expert Marksman**: Osborn can throw his Pumpkin Bombs and Razor Bats with great accuracy. He threw one of his bombs into the Macchina di Kadavus with considerable ease, destroying it to unleash the spell.
* **Master Acrobat**: Because of the performance-enhancing gas Osborn experimented with, Osborn became capable of great athletic feats as seen during his battles with Spider-Man.

## Equipment

### Weapons

* **Pumpkin Bombs**: Osborn uses these specialized bombs to blow up or disintegrate his targets. He used one to destroy the Macchina di Kadavus.
* **Razor Bats**: Osborn uses these drones to slice his enemies.

### Other Equipment

* **Green Goblin Armor**: As Green Goblin, Osborn wore a technologically advanced battle-suit that enhanced his strength and durability. Shortly after entering Spider-Man's universe, Osborn smashed his helmet into bits in a futile attempt to escape the Goblin. He received a purple hoodie from May Parker when he sought refuge at F.E.A.S.T., which became tattered as the Goblin took over and fought Spider-Man. He would later equip a satchel to hold his Pumpkin Bombs and Razor Bats, along with gauntlets with retractable blades and goggles to substitute for his broken helmet for the battle at Liberty Island.

### Vehicles

* **Goblin Glider**: Osborn uses his Glider to fly where he wants to, store his weapons, and impale his enemies.
* **F.E.A.S.T. Truck**: May Parker drove Osborn to the New York Sanctum from the F.E.A.S.T. Community Center, and later to Happy Hogan's condominium.

## Facilities

* **F.E.A.S.T. Community Center**: Osborn travelled to F.E.A.S.T. and met with May Parker. There he spoke with May Parker, explaining how he got to Spider-Man's universe and that neither Oscorp nor Harry Osborn existed in that world.
* **Happy Hogan's Apartment**: After Spider-Man offered to help cure the villains of their afflictions, they were brought to Happy Hogan's apartment so that Spider-Man could create the cures. Osborn assisted Spider-Man in making a new Neural Inhibitor Chip for Doctor Octopus, and later, he did calculations for the Anti-Goblin Serum, but the apartment was destroyed when Green Goblin took over and initiated a battle.

### Prisons

* **New York Sanctum**: Having been transported from the F.E.A.S.T. Community Center by May Parker, Osborn was transported to the Sanctum's prison where he was contained until Spider-Man freed him to cure the multiversal visitors.

## Relationships

Allies* Oscorp
* Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus - Friend and Former Enemy
* Peter Parker/Spider-Man - Former Attempted Victim
* F.E.A.S.T.
* Ned Leeds - Temporary Enemy
* Flint Marko/Sandman - Former Enemy
* Max Dillon/Electro
* Curt Connors/Lizard
* Peter Parker/Spider-Man - Temporary Enemy
* May Parker † - Former Ally and Victim
* Peter Parker/Spider-Man - Attempted Victim, Attempted Killer and Curer
* Michelle Jones - Attempted Victim
* Stephen Strange/Doctor Strange - Attempted Victim

## Trivia

* In the comics, Norman Osborn is a corrupt businessman who turned into the Green Goblin after taking a serum that enhanced his strength. Corrupted by greed and a thirst for power, Osborn became Peter Parker's mortal enemy. In a later arc, Osborn would abandon the Green Goblin moniker and assume the Iron Patriot identity.
* In *Spider-Man*, Osborn was nicknamed "Green Goblin" by J. Jonah Jameson.
* Osborn likes doughnuts and burritos.
* Green Goblin's first duel with an alternate Spider-Man is reminiscent of What If...? Vol 1 #105, where their fight causes an entire building to crumble beneath them, costing Parker one of his legs and Osborn his life.
* Green Goblin is the first main antagonist in a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie who originates from a different movie franchise.

## Behind the Scenes

* Green Goblin in the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues the live-action incarnation of the character from Sam Raimi's *Spider-Man* trilogy from Sony Pictures Studios, who was also portrayed by Willem Dafoe; he is the first live-action incarnation of the character, preceding an incarnation portrayed by Chris Cooper in Marc Webb's *The Amazing Spider-Man 2*.
	+ Aside from enjoying playing the character in Sam Raimi's *Spider-Man* films, Willem Dafoe agreed to return for *Spider-Man: No Way Home* on one condition: that he would be allowed to perform his own stunts for the movie.
* The first draft of *Spider-Man: No Way Home* originally had Green Goblin as a secondary antagonist instead of the main antagonist. However, after the script lost "other characters", Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers concluded that they had to have Green Goblin as the main villain.
* To preserve the secrecy of *Spider-Man: No Way Home*'s production and to prevent his appearance from being leaked, Willem Dafoe walked around the set with a cloak covering his costume. Tom Holland first met Dafoe when he accidentally bumped into Dafoe and was surprised upon seeing that it was him during filming.
* Willem Dafoe was digitally de-aged to match his appearance in '**Spider-Man'**.

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1. ↑ Jump up to:1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 *Spider-Man: No Way Home*
2. ↑ Spider-Man No Way Home - Itw Willem Dafoe (Official Video)
3. ↑ Willem Dafoe Insisted on Doing His Own Stunts in Spider-Man: No Way Home
4. ↑ Screenwriters Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers on surprises of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
5. ↑ ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer Unleashes a Multiverse of Villains
6. ↑ How 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' VFX Team Brought Back Villains From the Multiverse

## External Links

* Green Goblin on Marvel Database
* Norman Osborn on Marvel Database
* Norman Osborn (Earth-96283) on Marvel Database
* Green Goblin on Wikipedia
* Norman Osborn on Wikipedia
* Norman Osborn (Sam Raimi film series) on Wikipedia