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The Goblin Lives! (1968)
reading order guide
Story by Stan Lee
Classic
Why should you
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Norman Osborn regains his memory—and with it, the chilling truth that Peter Parker is Spider-Man. What begins as a seemingly ordinary dinner invitation among friends—Harry Osborn, Mary Jane, and Peter—quickly turns into something far more sinister. Behind the smiles and polite conversation, Norman is setting a trap. And when the moment comes, the mask comes off, and a brutal battle between good and evil erupts with no turning back.
The Goblin Lives! (1968) Reading Order Guide
Complete List of Issues with Unlimited Reading Links
| Comics | Unlimited links |
|---|---|
| Spectacular Spider-Man Magazine (1968) #2 | Read on Marvel's Site |
Comments & Additional Info
The story is relatively old. It takes place during a time when Norman Osborn has lost all memory of his double identity as the Green Goblin, following his last confrontation with Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man #40. But after remembering that Peter is Spider-Man—and that he himself is the Green Goblin—he sets his revenge plans against Peter back into motion.
Again, this is an older story, so the style might not be to everyone’s taste. Still, it’s a captivating read, largely thanks to the fact that it was written by Stan Lee.
Again, this is an older story, so the style might not be to everyone’s taste. Still, it’s a captivating read, largely thanks to the fact that it was written by Stan Lee.