Also known as
  • Green Goblin
Harry Osborn is a fictional character depicted as both friend and occasional foe to Spider-Man in publications from Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, the character first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #31 (December 1965). In the ''Spider-Man'' film series, he is portrayed by actor James Franco. Son of industrialist Norman Osborn (who is the supervillain "Green Goblin"), Harry becomes the unlikely friend and college roommate of the nerdy Peter Parker. After witnessing his father battle with Spider-Man and die, Harry swears vengeance on the hero. After discovering that Peter is Spider-Man, Harry becomes psychotic and takes on the mantle of the Green Goblin. Although Harry dies to save Peter, a change in reality undoes his death and he is Peter's friend again. Harry was born in New York City to industrialist Norman Osborn and his wife Emily. Unfortunately, the circumstances of Harry's birth weakened Emily, and she died after several years of illness... full article at wikipedia
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Created by Metaweb Oct 22, 2006
Last edited by midness Apr 4, 2008

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