The Amazing Spider-Man #39

In "How Green Was My Goblin!", Peter Parker’s day takes a dangerous turn when a simple cold leads him to the doctor—only to learn Aunt May’s health is precarious. As Spider-Man battles a group of thugs using a strange gas that dulls his spider sense, he’s caught off guard by the Green Goblin, who reveals a chilling identity: Norman Osborn. The tension builds as the Goblin traps Peter at his home, leaving the hero vulnerable and desperate to protect the woman he loves. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Johnny Romita and inks by Mickey Demeo, this pivotal issue features a cover by John Romita that captures the moment of shocking revelation.