Green Goblin
What is green goblin?
Key facts
The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain alias used by several characters, most famously Norman Osborn, who first appeared in *The Amazing Spider-Man* #14 in July 1964.
Context
The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain alias used by several characters, with Norman Osborn as the most famous version. The character debuted in *The Amazing Spider-Man* #14 in July 1964, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko [1]. Several characters have taken on the Green Goblin identity, but Norman Osborn remains the first and best-known incarnation [1]. The character originated in American comic books published by Marvel Comics [1]. Steve Ditko noted that Stan Lee’s original synopsis featured an ancient mythological demon, but Ditko changed it into a human villain [1].
Documented claims
- Several characters use the Green Goblin identity. [1]
- Norman Osborn is the first and best-known incarnation. [1]
- The character originated in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. [1]
- Steve Ditko said Stan Lee’s original synopsis had an ancient mythological demon, and Ditko changed it into a human villain. [1]
Questions and answers
What is the story behind the Green Goblin?
The Green Goblin is a supervillain alias in Marvel Comics, first used by Norman Osborn in *The Amazing Spider-Man* #14 (July 1964), created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko [1].
Is Green Goblin Harry or Norman?
Norman Osborn is the first and best-known Green Goblin, but several characters have used the alias [1].
Is Green Goblin a villain or hero?
The Green Goblin is a supervillain alias in Marvel Comics [1].
Sources
- Supervillain Origins: The Green Goblin — watchmojo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)