Amazing Spider-Man #23 from 1965 is a significant issue in the original run of “The Amazing Spider-Man” comic book series by Marvel Comics. It was written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko.
In this issue, titled “The Goblin and the Gangsters,” Spider-Man faces off against his arch-nemesis, the Green Goblin. The Green Goblin hires a group of gangsters to assist him in his criminal activities. Spider-Man confronts the Green Goblin and tries to put an end to his plans while also dealing with the gangsters.
This issue is notable for featuring the debut of the Spider-Man signal, which was a device created by the Green Goblin to lure Spider-Man into battle. The signal becomes an iconic element in Spider-Man’s mythology and is reminiscent of the Bat-Signal from Batman comics.
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Other Notable Appearances of the Green Goblin in Amazing Spider-Man
The Green Goblin is a prominent character in the Spider-Man comic book series and has made numerous appearances in various storylines. Here are some notable appearances of the Green Goblin:
- “The Amazing Spider-Man” #14 (1964): The first appearance of the Green Goblin, known as Norman Osborn, who becomes Spider-Man’s most iconic and enduring adversary.
- “The Amazing Spider-Man” #39-40 (1966): The Green Goblin discovers Spider-Man’s secret identity as Peter Parker in a two-part story arc. This revelation has a lasting impact on their ongoing conflict.
- “The Night Gwen Stacy Died” (The Amazing Spider-Man #121-122, 1973): The Green Goblin plays a pivotal role in this tragic storyline, where Peter Parker’s girlfriend, Gwen Stacy, meets a devastating fate.
- “The Death of Jean DeWolff” (The Spectacular Spider-Man #107-110, 1985): The Green Goblin features as a major antagonist in this storyline, targeting Spider-Man’s ally, police captain Jean DeWolff.
- “The Clone Saga” (1994-1996): The Green Goblin, both Norman Osborn and his son Harry Osborn, are involved in the controversial Clone Saga storyline that spans multiple Spider-Man titles.
- “The New Avengers” (2005-2010): Norman Osborn becomes the Green Goblin once again and assumes a position of power as the director of H.A.M.M.E.R. during the “Dark Reign” era.
- “Superior Spider-Man” (2013-2014): Otto Octavius, the villain known as Doctor Octopus, takes over Peter Parker’s body and becomes the “Superior Spider-Man.” During this time, the Green Goblin plays a significant role as one of the main antagonists.