For years, the mystery of the Hobgoblin's identity plagued not only Spider-Man and his friends, but fans, as well! Now, all is revealed, and the answers will shock you! As the Hobgoblin stands exposed at last, the threats of Norman Osborn and an all-new Green Goblin wait in the wings! Featuring all your favorite Spidey characters, from Mary Jane to Betty Brant to Robbie Robertson!
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Hobgoblin (& Green Goblin) come full circle
Aug 24 2012
By M. Frost
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Anyone interested in the identity of Spider-Man's arch-enemy the Hobgoblin absolutely should study this.
This 2011 collection has 2 parts. First, the 3-issue Hobgoblin Lives special series (Jan-Feb-Apr, 97). This is the final revelation as to the real identity of the Hobgoblin. Second, the 3-issue At the Goblins Gate series in Spectacular Spider-Man #259-260-261 (Jul-Aug-Sept, 1998). Here Norman Osborn gets Roderick Kingsley out of prison as part of his plan to ensure the Hobgoblin can never reveal his true identify as the Green Goblin. Roger Stern wrote the first 3 and co-wrote the last 3 with Glenn Greenburg.
The first was and still is an instant classic. The collection has a 1-page afterward by Stern that tells his side of the story regarding the Hobgoblin character and his true identity. While this is subjective, I much prefer the drawings in the first part.
But anyone wanting to get maximum benefit out of this should first study the following:
1. The Origin of the Hobgoblin collection (2011 edition), which has the complete origin behind both the Hobgoblin character and his real identity, Roderick Kingsley.
2. The Osborn Journal, which explains how Norman Osborn's death way back in Amazing Spider-Man in the early 1970s (thinking issue 122) wasn't "final" and what happened to him afterwards and for nearly 25 years until his return to again plague Spider-Man and Peter Parker, both as a super-hero and human being.
If you don't have some idea as to what has transpired with both Goblins and their real identities, this collection can be a bit confusing.
This 2011 collection has 2 parts. First, the 3-issue Hobgoblin Lives special series (Jan-Feb-Apr, 97). This is the final revelation as to the real identity of the Hobgoblin. Second, the 3-issue At the Goblins Gate series in Spectacular Spider-Man #259-260-261 (Jul-Aug-Sept, 1998). Here Norman Osborn gets Roderick Kingsley out of prison as part of his plan to ensure the Hobgoblin can never reveal his true identify as the Green Goblin. Roger Stern wrote the first 3 and co-wrote the last 3 with Glenn Greenburg.
The first was and still is an instant classic. The collection has a 1-page afterward by Stern that tells his side of the story regarding the Hobgoblin character and his true identity. While this is subjective, I much prefer the drawings in the first part.
But anyone wanting to get maximum benefit out of this should first study the following:
1. The Origin of the Hobgoblin collection (2011 edition), which has the complete origin behind both the Hobgoblin character and his real identity, Roderick Kingsley.
2. The Osborn Journal, which explains how Norman Osborn's death way back in Amazing Spider-Man in the early 1970s (thinking issue 122) wasn't "final" and what happened to him afterwards and for nearly 25 years until his return to again plague Spider-Man and Peter Parker, both as a super-hero and human being.
If you don't have some idea as to what has transpired with both Goblins and their real identities, this collection can be a bit confusing.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Battle of the goblins. . .
Feb 23 2013
By Jeff F
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This trade paperback actually collects two storylines, the Hobgoblin Lives miniseries, which attempted to finally clear up the mystery of the Hobgoblin's true identity, and a follow-up storyline, Goblins at the Gate, from Spectular Spiderman, which saw the original Green Goblin and original Hobgoblin teaming up and/or trying to kill each other. The first story is the weaker of the two, since its primary purpose is to retcon the conclusion of the original Hobgoblin storyline. The character's creator, Roger Stern, left the book before the conclusion of the storyline, so it's nice to see him back to conclude the story his way. However, the story includes several supporting characters, all original Hobgoblin suspects and largely unseen in Spiderman comics for over 10 years, and following their machinations is slightly confusing. This story involves the Hobgoblin as a corporate raider (!), and there's even twin brothers thrown in for good measure. It's not the best Spiderman story, but it is supported by excellent Ron Frenz artwork. The second story focuses more on Norman Osborn, the original Green Goblin (one of my favorite villains) and is the stronger of the two stories. Spiderman fans might enjoy seeing the two goblin characters fight. Luke Ross' artwork in the second story is very good. When all is said and done, the Hobgoblin is a weak villain, and Hobgoblin Lives goes a long way towards proving that.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Great first half
May 7 2012
By RL
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Format:Paperback
This trade is a collection of a pair of story arcs, the Hobgoblin Lives which allowed Roger Stern to reveal the true identity of the Hobgoblin, the way he always wanted to, and a follow up story of the Hob- vs Green- Goblins.
The first half is far and away the strongest, with the artwork of Ron Frenz supporting Sterns engaging plotting. The follow up is not particularly good or bad, definitely lacking the "Oh Wow" factor you'd expect from the set up.
But hey, at 60% off at the moment, the Stern story arc alone is well worth the money.
The first half is far and away the strongest, with the artwork of Ron Frenz supporting Sterns engaging plotting. The follow up is not particularly good or bad, definitely lacking the "Oh Wow" factor you'd expect from the set up.
But hey, at 60% off at the moment, the Stern story arc alone is well worth the money.
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