Warning! Potential spoilers for Amazing Spider-Man #50 ahead!Few villains have hurt Spider-Man like the Green Goblin has. He’s been responsible for some of the most devastating moments in Peter’s life, which is why it was such a relief when he was gone. But now, years after his last sighting, it seems the Green Goblin is making his return. Now Spider-Man will need to figure out if this Green Goblin is as bad as the one he knew.
Norman Osborn stopped being the Green Goblin when his sins were taken from him by the villain known as the Sin-Eater. Now, in the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man #50 by Zeb Wells, Marv Wolfman, Ed McGuinness, Terry Dodson, and more, it seems that those sins are making their way back home. Whether or not Norman will completely return to his villainous persona isn’t clear, but regardless, Marvel has promised a massive fight between the two characters.
Amazing Spider-Man #50 (2024) | |
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Release Date: | May 22, 2024 |
Writers: | Zeb Wells, Marv Wolfman, Nikesh Shukla and more |
Artists: | Ed McGuinness, Terry Dodson, and more. |
Cover Artist: | Ed McGuinness |
Variant Covers: | Greg Capullo, John Tyler Christopher, Nick Bradshaw, John Romita Sr, and Iban Coello |
• THE GREEN GOBLIN RETURNS in this landmark and massive issue of ASM that boasts not only a double-sized main story but some instant Spider-Man classics by legends and legends to be! • The Sins of Norman Osborn have found their way home and Norman shows his true color – green. But is it truly that simple? • Spidey and Gobby’s brutal fight is one for the ages and you don’t want to miss this ending. • PLUS! MARV WOLFMAN RETURNS TO SPIDER-MAN! NIKESH SHUKLA tells a story that will stay with you for a long time. And more! | |
While Spider-Man and Green Goblin fighting isn’t exactly anything new, this new battle will change the dynamic they’ve had for the last couple of years. With Norman Osborn on the path to redemption, Peter has formed an uneasy alliance with his former foe. Now that seems to all be going down the drain and their relationship will always be adversarial.
Marvel’s Reformed Green Goblin Repeats Spider-Man’s Biggest Mistake
Norman Osborn is now the heroic Gold Goblin, but he’s still making one of Spider-Man’s greatest mistakes, and it will cost them both.
Spider-Man Hates The Green Goblin More Than Any Other Villain
While Spider-Man has had tons of vicious enemies, no one has ever hurt him quite like Green Goblin. In addition to being responsible for the death of Gwen Stacy, the Green Goblin has faked Aunt May’s death, killed Ben Reilly, framed Spider-Man for murder, and dozens of other things. When Norman was initially being chased by the Sin-Eater, Spider-Man just abandoned him to die. It was one of the few instances where Peter didn’t save someone when he had the power to do so. But Green Goblin returning isn’t just an issue for Spider-Man.
Norman Osborn has been on a major redemption tour over the past few years. Having his sins devoured by the Sin-Eater, cleansed him of his evil, and he immediately gave up the Green Goblin and tried his best to become a hero. Norman became the Gold Goblin and tried to turn his reputation around. This included trying to help his grandson Normie Osborn with his symbiote, and battling demons invading New York. All of these were major heroic actions, and if Norman truly falls back into the Green Goblin persona, he’ll hurt a lot more people than just Spider-Man.
Norman Osborn’s Redemption Arc Is Officially Over
Both Spider-Man and Norman have been through a lot lately, and it seems all of their problems are going to be directed at one another as they have a major clash, the likes of which haven’t been seen in years. While Spider-Man is perfectly used to fighting the Green Goblin and seeing him as a monster, the real victims here will be Norman’s friends and family. Osborn has tried to be an inspiration for them and make up for his past crimes, and how he’s going to let them down by once again becoming Spider-Man’s arch-rival, the Green Goblin.
