Osborn (comic book)

Norman Osborn
Art by Mike Deodato. Background art by John Romita, Sr..
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	as Green Goblin: The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (July 1964) as Norman Osborn (unnamed): The Amazing Spider-Man #23 (April 1965) as Norman Osborn (named): The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (June 1966) as Iron Patriot: Dark Avengers #1 (March 2009) as Mason Banks: Superior Spider-Man #17 (November 2013)
Created by	Stan Lee Steve Ditko
In-story information
Full name	Norman Virgil Osborn
Species	Human mutate
Team affiliations	Oscorp Sinister Twelve Daily Bugle Commission on Superhuman Activities Thunderbolts Hellfire Club H.A.M.M.E.R. Dark Avengers Cabal Goblin Nation
Notable aliases	Green Goblin, Iron Patriot, Super-Adaptoid, Goblin King, Mason Banks
Abilities	Superhuman strength, stamina, durability, agility and reflexes due to ingesting the Goblin Formula Regenerative healing factor Genius-level intellect Proficient scientist Skilled in hand-to-hand combat and martial arts Utilizes goblin-themed weapons and a Goblin Glider

Norman Osborn is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 (cover dated July 1964) as the original and most well-known incarnation of the Green Goblin.

As the amoral industrialist head of Oscorp, Norman was exposed to an experimental formula which enhanced his physical abilities and intellect, but also drove him to insanity. He is widely regarded as Spider-Man's archenemy, being responsible for numerous tragedies in Peter Parker's life (such as Gwen Stacy's death and the Clone Saga). He is the father of Peter Parker's best friend Harry Osborn. However, he has also come into conflict with other superheroes in the Marvel Universe, of particular note being the focus of the Dark Reign storyline as the original wielder of the Iron Patriot armor.

As the Goblin he adopted a Halloween-themed appearance: dressing in a goblin costume, riding on a bat-shaped "Goblin Glider", and using an arsenal of high-tech weapons, notably grenade-like "Pumpkin Bombs", to terrorize New York City. Although Osborn sometimes works with other supervillains such as Doctor Octopus and Mysterio, and groups like the Sinister Six and the Dark Avengers, these relationships often collapse due to his desire for unbridled chaos. Although his primary obsession is Spider-Man, Osborn has also fought many other heroes including Jessica Jones and the Punisher. The character has been in various top villain lists as one of the greatest Spider-Man enemies and one of the greatest comic book villains of all time.