Spider-Man: Origin of the Hobgoblin #[nn]

Nov 2011 · Marvel · 29.99 USD; 32.99 CAD

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"Pretty Poison" delivers a pivotal moment in Spider-Man’s saga, as the web-slinger confronts the mysterious Hobgoblin after a violent clash that ends in a crashing battle van and a river explosion. Written by Roger Stern and Tom DeFalco, with dynamic art by Ron Frenz and inks by Klaus Janson, the issue captures Spider-Man’s relentless drive as he grapples with the aftermath—finding only the Hobgoblin’s mask and uncovering a shocking headline at the Daily Bugle, where JJJ has handed control to Robbie. With the city’s chaos mounting, Spider-Man is drawn toward a towering alien complex in Central Park, leading him into the looming shadow of the Secret Wars. The cover by John Romita Jr. and John Romita perfectly captures the tension of the moment.

Contains 11 stories

Pretty Poison

17 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man (feature)Roderick Kingsley (guest, 1st)Sandy Jones (guest, 1st)Steve Hopkins (guest)Debra Whitman (guest)Sandy Jones (guest)Madam Belladonna [1stNarda Ravanna] (villain)

A Night on the Prowl!

17 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManHobie Brown [Prowler] (Last in Defenders #64)Desiree Vaughn-PopeSgt. SniderMelba ToliverDebra WhitmanAunt MayNathan LubenskyMadame Belladonna (villain)Prowler [formerly The Cat from AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #30] (villain, introduction)Hulk (cameo flashback)Valkyrie (cameo flashback)Hercules (cameo flashback)Ms. Marvel (cameo flashback)Nova (cameo flashback)Iron Fist (cameo flashback)

Double Defeat!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man (feature)Debra Whitman (guest)Aunt May (guest)Nathan Lubensky (guest)Barney Bushkin (guest)Sgt. Snider (guest)Desiree Vaughn-Pope (guest)Roderick Kingsley (guest)J. Jonah Jameson (guest)Madame Belladonna [Narda Ravanna] (villain)Prowler II (villain)

Shadow of Evils Past

22 pp · Superhero

Anna WatsonGreen Goblin (flashback)Hobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley] (first appearance)Lance BannonMary Jane WatsonMay ParkerNathan LubenskyRobbie RobertsonBetty BrantSpider-Man [Peter Parker]

Now Strikes the Hobgoblin!

22 pp · Superhero

Amy PowellCaptain Jean DeWolffDoctor Octopus (flashback)MenkenHarry OsbornLiz Allanthe Hobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley]Felicia Hardy [Black Cat]Lance BannonMadame WebSpider-Man [Peter Parker]

Ordeals!

22 pp · Superhero

Dean KrenshawDoctor SloanFelicia Hardy [Black Cat]Harry OsbornLiz Osbornthe Hobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley] (cameo)Mary Jane WatsonSpider-Man [Peter Parker]Punisher [Frank Castle] (cameo flashback)Dr. Octopus (cameo flashback)

Sacrifice Play!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Hobgoblin [Lefty Donovan] (death)Hobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley]Blake TowerBetty LeedsNed LeedsMary Jane WatsonJ. Jonah JamesonRobbie Robertson

The Hatred of the Hobgoblin

22 pp · Superhero

Lefty Donovan [Hobgoblin] (flashback)

Secrets!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Harry Osborn (guest)Liz Osborn (guest)Mary Jane Watson (guest)J. Jonah Jameson (guest)Marla Madison (guest)Hobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley] (villain)Hobgoblin Robot (villain)Kingpin (villain)Green Goblin [Norman Osborn] (cameo flashback)Mendel Stromm (cameo flashback)Gwen Stacy (cameo flashback)Scorpion (cameo flashback)

Confessions!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]J. Jonah JamesonHarry OsbornHobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley] (villain)Kingpin [Wilson Fisk] (villain)George Vandergill (villain)

Endings!

22 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker]J. Jonah JamesonRobbie RobertsonHarry OsbornHobgoblin [Roderick Kingsley] (villain)