Hobgoblin
Creation & Design
Created by writer Roger Stern and artist John Romita Jr., Hobgoblin was designed to be a new nemesis for Spider-Man, drawing inspiration from the original Green Goblin.Early Years
Roderick Kingsley was a fashion designer who stumbled upon the Green Goblin's equipment and decided to adopt the persona of Hobgoblin to further his criminal ambitions.Character Development
Over the years, Hobgoblin has evolved from a mere copycat of the Green Goblin to a complex character with his own motivations, often exploring themes of identity and ambition.Cultural Reception
Hobgoblin has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his intelligence and the depth of his character compared to other villains.Character Details
Real Name:
Roderick Kingsley
Aliases:
Hobgoblin
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Sinister Six, The Goblin Family
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Master of disguise, Use of Goblin Glider and pumpkin bombs
Equipment:
Goblin Glider, Pumpkin bombs, Goblins' arsenal
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 10"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
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A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing
[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]
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A complete issue includes the ‘Tattooz' giveaway insert, found between the final page and the back cover. See additional images - be aware that the insert may be there but the tattoos might still be missing
[Feb 2021 - a social media account associated with Sony seemingly teased the transformation of Ned Leeds into the Hobgoblin / June 2022 - Jacob Batalon reshared photo holding a Hobgoblin action figure which caused future movie speculation on social media / May 2023 - speculation Spider-Man 4's villain will be Hobgoblin]
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First battle of Spider-Man vs the Hobgoblin
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3rd appearance of the Hobgoblin
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Cover art by John Romita Jr. featuring Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley
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Cover art by John Romita Jr. featuring Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley
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1st appearance of Ned Leeds as the third Hobgoblin, brainwashed by Roderick Kingsley
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[February 2021 - an image released by Sony looks to tease Ned Leeds with a Hobgoblin hood which could indicate what's to come as the Spider-Verse expands]
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1st appearance of Ned Leeds as the third Hobgoblin, brainwashed by Roderick Kingsley
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[February 2021 - an image released by Sony looks to tease Ned Leeds with a Hobgoblin hood which could indicate what's to come as the Spider-Verse expands]
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Cover art by Charles Vess featuring the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley
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