Green Goblin(See also Norman Osborn)
Powers & Abilities:The original Green Goblin has super-human strength which is on par with Spider-Man's. He also possessed an almost super-human knowledge of chemistry and mechanical weaponry. Equipment & Weapons:The Goblin's primary means of transportation is a turbo-fan powered glider called the "Goblin Glider" which is capable of great maneuverability and speeds up to 90 miles per hour. The Goblin used a variety of concussive and incendiary grenades fashioned in the shape of miniature jack o'lanterns as well as gas and other variety of bombs with a light plastic mantle that looked like a wraith when thrown. Finally, the Green Goblin's gloves were capable of channeling electrical blasts of up to 10,000 volts.
Origin:Norman Osborn was originally the ruthless co-owner of a leading chemical manufacturing firm based in New York City, which also had research divisions that dealt in other areas, including robotics. Osborn came across a chemical formula that his partner had developed with the intention of using it to increase a person's intelligence and physical strength. Osborn tried to recreate the chemical from Stromm's notes. The solution turned green and exploded. The explosion indeed increased his intelligence and strength, but it also drove him insane. He designed a costume for himself which he colored green after the solution and named himself the Green Goblin, embarking on a long career as a criminal and long-time Spider-Man foe. Green Goblin's Timeline |
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