Spider-Man’salways been beset by goblins, and a new spectacular cosplay has perfectly depicted the two most famous of these foes:Green GoblinandHobgoblin. The differences between the two are perfectly captured in this cosplay and are also a reminder of a time when Green Goblin wasn’t the dominant Spidey foe like he is today.
OnInstagram,@christianperera_has createda dual cosplay of both the Green Goblin and Hobgoblin teaming upto, presumably, destroy Spider-Man once and for all. @christianperera_ depicts Green Goblin, while @battle_damage_props is responsible for their orange counterpart.
Both cut imposing figures, and there’s a shocking amount of detail in both costumes, whether it’s their different layers of armor, or how their masks and helmets strike the perfect balance where they’re both creepy, but still have the “Halloween costume” aesthetic of the best versions of the goblins. The cosplayer also credits @altovenue and @fotobyryan for photography, and @proptimusprime for creating Green Goblin’s helmet.
Green Goblin and Hobgoblin Come to Life in a Spectacular Spider-Man Villain Cosplay
Sorry Spider-Man, but These Goblins Will Definitely Win
Green Goblin and Hobgoblin both have long histories as Spider-Man villains.Green Goblin is obviously iconic: he was first the alter-ego of Norman Osborn, then Harry Osborn, and a few others.Hobgoblin’s lineage is even more complicated. He was originally intended to be reporter Ned Leeds, but his identity was retconned a decade later to actually have been Rodrick Kingsley, a fashion designer for whom Mary Jane Watson worked. In the decades since, the role has been taken by near-countless other villains, including Leeds, and creators love to play up the revolving doorthat is the Hobgoblin’s identity.
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With the cultural dominance of Green Goblin, as featured in multiple different film and animated adaptations, it’s easy to forget that for the generation growing up in the 1990s,Hobgoblin was the main goblin villain in Spider-Man comics. Norman died in the early 1970s, and Harry died exactly 20 years later in 1993. Those deaths left a Goblin-sized hole in Spider-Man’s villain roster that led to the resurgence of Hobgoblin andthe aforementioned Kingsley retcon. Until Norman Osborn’s ignominious return at the end of Spidey’s Clone Saga, Hobgoblin was one of Spidey’s deadliest and biggest foes.
Green Goblin and Hobgoblin Aren’t the Same Character in Spider-Man Lore
And These Cosplays Show Exactly Why
The differences between the cosplays also illustrate their character differences. The undersuit of the Green Goblin costume is decked out in intricate tech reminiscent of his movie incarnations, while Hobgoblin’s suit is a more traditional fabric all the way down. Green Goblin’s tech is the result of Norman being rich. Meanwhile, Hobgoblin has always been dangerous, but the identity always feels a little more slapdash. They have some technology, but it’s almost always stolen from an Osborn design. This cosplay illustrates the differences betweenGreen GoblinandHobgoblinperfectly and reminds fans why they’re such greatSpider-Manvillains.
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Spider-Man is the name given to several individuals who have employed a spider-moniker throughout Marvel Comics. Typically gaining their powers through a bite from a radioactive spider, the different Spider-Man heroes employ super-strength, agility, and intellect while utilizing webbing to swing and tangle up their foes. The most notable of these Spider-Men is Peter Parker, who remains one of the most popular superheroes throughout the world.
