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The Green goblin is perhaps one of SpidermanÕs most well known villains.
He first appeared in the Amazing Spiderman #14, and was the source of an argument between
creators Steve Ditko, who wanted him to be an entirely new character, and Stan Lee, who
wanted him to be someone Peter Parker knew.
Guess who won that argument.
So letÕs take a look at the top 10 alternate versions of the green goblin.
In the number 10 spot we have GOBLIN 2099.
Spiderman 2099Õs version of the Green goblin is determined to become the cityÕs guardian,
and tries to convince everyone that Spiderman is a corporate sellout working for a big company
called Alchemex.
This goblin was supposed to be priest Jennifer DÕangelo, but when writer Peter David left,
the identity was switched to SpideyÕs brother Gabriel oÕHara.
Which was then switched to a shapeshifter who was framing OÕHara.
Not particularly uncommon in the comic book world.
Coming in at number 9 is 2 FACED GOBLIN.
This version is a combination of DcÕs Two Face and MarvelÕs Green goblin.
Harvey Osborne of the Amalgam Universe had his face disfigured in a terrible accident
that he blamed on Dark claw, the universeÕs Wolverine x Batman cross.
To seek his revenge he formed a villainous group called the Terrible Three, which included
himself, Scarecrow, and siliconman.
Until they became possessed by night Spectre and had to be killed.
So it worked for a while.
Until it didnÕt.
Next, at number 8 we got INDIAN GOBLIN.
Spiderman: India features its own version of the goblin, Nalin (nah-leen) Oberai.
He is a Mumbai business man who searched tirelessly for amystical amulet that would connect him
to evil demons that had ruled the earth in the past.
He find she amulet and successful transforms into the green goblin.
He transforms a regular doctor into his own Dr. Octopus, and the two of them set out to
defeat this version of Spiderman, Pavitr (pa-VI-ter) Prabhakar (pra-BOK-er).
In the number 7 spot is FURY THE GOBLIN QUEEN.
This MC2 version is Elan DeJunae, daughter of a South American crime family who is arranged
to marry Normie Osborne due to her fatherÕs connections with the order of the goblin.
As she grows up, she makes connections with the black Tarantula and trains after Norman
Osborne to become leader of the order.
But that arranged marriage didnÕt thrill her too much, so true goblin style what do
you do?
Try and kill the guy.
Maybe you should sit down and talk it out first.
Coming in at number 6 we have EARTH X GOBLIN.
In the alternate of Earth X, the Terrigen mist has mutated most of the human race.
In fact, it is responsible for making Norman OsborneÕs face resemble that of the goblinÕs,
forcing him to wear a mask to appear more human like.
And he must do this because his business ventures have succeeded through some questionable means
to the point of him being in control of the US and becoming president.
Why do comics always put the worst people in the white house.
Next up, at number 5 is INFINITY GOBLIN.
The what If?
Dark Reign comic poses the idea of Norman Osborne acquiring the infinity amulet, one
of the most dangerous items in the Marvel universe.
In the process he defeats countless heroes and traps Spiderman in a torturous time loop.
To show his dad how much heÕs accomplished, he resurrects him with the amulet, only to
be told that his father thinks heÕs a monster.
The man may be abusive, but apparently heÕs also very honest.
Up next at number 4 is THE EVIL STEPFATHER.
Spiderman fairy tales featured a gender-swapped version of Cinderella.
In this story, Norman is the cruel and controlling stepfather to Peter Parker, who was taken
up the mantle of Cinderella herself.
Though the green goblin is not explicit in this story, NormanÕs coat of arms and armor
both carry the goblin and pumpkin motif, and thatÕs enough for us to see that the man
hasnÕt changed at all.
In the number 3 spot, we have GOBLIN KING.
Avataars Covennant of the shield featured a sword and sorcery version of the Marvel
universe, and along with that came a different green goblin, one who more closely resembled
goblins of mythology, only speaks in rhymes, and who led a group called the six most sinister.
Together they run a tollbooth in the Webwood, and those who refused to pay, paid the price.
Of refusing to pay.
Coming in at number 2 is GOBLIN NOIR.
Marvel NoirÕs Norman Osborne was an ex circus freak who was terribly abused because of his
reptilian skin disorder.
To find respect he became a crime lord, and assembled a gang out of circus performers
and freak shows.
He became a well known freelancing criminal for hire among politicians and big business
men, but no matter hwo far he climbed on the ladder, he continued to wear a mask to hide
his embarrassing true appearance.
Kind of humbling to think about.
And finally, in the number 1 spot, weÕve got ULTIMATE GOBLIN.
The Ultimate universe introduced us to a Norman Osborne who is working on a perfected version
of the super soldier drug for SHIELD, and after witnessing the effects of a contaminated
spider biting Peter Parker, decided to try the chemicals out on himself.
In that classic experiment gone wrong, Norman was turned into a muscular and demonic goblin
creature with heightened abilities and the ability to throw fireballs.
So maybe in his eyes this was an experiment gone right.
So those were the top 10 alternate versions of the green goblin.
Let me know in the comment section down below who you want alternate versions of next.
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