Comics:Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 39

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"How Green Was My Goblin!"

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Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 #39
August, 1966

Cover Artists

John Romita Sr.

Writers

Stan Lee

Pencilers

John Romita Sr.

Inkers

Mike Esposito

Letterers

Artie Simek

Editors

Stan Lee

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Appearing in "How Green Was My Goblin!"

Featured Characters:

• Spider-Man (Peter Parker)

Supporting Characters:

• Gwen Stacy
• Flash Thompson
• Harry Osborn
• Ned Leeds
• J. Jonah Jameson
• May Parker

Villains:

• Green Goblin (Norman Osborn)

Other Characters:

• Dr. Bromwell
• Mendel Stromm (In flashback)

Locations:

• The Daily Bugle
• Aunt May's House

Items:

• Spider-Man's Web-Shooters

Vehicles:

• Goblin Glider

Synopsis for "How Green Was My Goblin!"

The Green Goblin is plotting his revenge against Spider-Man and plans to reveal his secret identity to the world. Meanwhile, Pete feels he’s coming down with something and visits Dr. Bromwell. During the visit the doctor tells Pete that Aunt May must not have any sudden shock or excitement to her or it could be fatal. As he goes to school, we see Harry Osborn being dropped off by his dad. When Harry asks if anything’s wrong, his dad snaps angrily at him and Harry begins to worry. Pete sees what’s wrong and Harry starts confides in him his concerns much to the delight of Gwen Stacy. As Spider-Man webslings to clear his head cold, he finds a robbery in progress and starts to fight the gang of crooks. The longer he fights, the more suspicious he gets and finally is proven right when they hit him with a gas. This gas that Green Goblin has concocted prevents his Spider-Sense from working. As he exits the scene, he goes to change back to Peter Parker and the Goblin watches without being noticed. As the Goblin follows him home, he picks up his name on microphone and learns his true identity. The Goblin confronts him outside and begins his attack on Peter Parker. Pete fights to prevent Aunt May from knowing the truth but Goblin soon knocks Pete unconscious and wraps him in a steel alloy cable. As he’s taken to the Goblin’s lair, Pete struggles against his bonds and since he’s confident in destroying Spider-Man, the Goblin reveals himself to be none other than Norman Osborn himself.

Notes

• John Romita Sr's first issue as penciler for Spider-Man

Trivia

• Mike Esposito is credited as Mickey Demeo
• Stan Lee decided on John Romita Sr as the new artist having seen his work on Spider-Man for a Daredevil #16 and Daredevil #17 crossover

See Also

• Discuss Amazing Spider-Man Vol 1 39 on the forums
• Cover gallery for the Amazing Spider-Man series

Recommended Reading

• None.

Links and References

• None.