Red Goblin #1
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| Writer | Alex Paknadel |
| Artist | Jan Bazaldua |
| Cover Price | $4.99 |
THE NEWEST - AND DEADLIEST - RED GOBLIN! SPINNING OUT OF THE PAGES OF VENOM!
Normie Osborn receives his own symbiote at last! As a new Red Goblin, will Normie fulfill his destiny as an Osborn - or will he and his symbiote be able to make a difference for the better?
Rated T+
CRITIC REVIEWS Back to Top
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9.0
But Why Tho? - William Tucker
Feb 08, 2023Red Goblin #1 is something very different. A new take on a character that is so out of place in the genre is what makes the comic so intriguing to jump into. Read Full Review
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9.0
COMICON - Tony Thornley
Feb 14, 2023Red Goblin #1 is a pleasant surprise for a launch. I'm excited to see what this story builds to from here. Read Full Review
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8.5
AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 08, 2023Red Goblin #1 is shaping up to be a great introduction to a new kind of hero. Not only is he super young, but he's also embroiled in one of the most complex and exciting family dynamics at Marvel Comics. Buckle up, will make you go goblin mode for a new kind of hero. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Matthew Aguilar
Feb 08, 2023Red Goblin #1 was a truly pleasant surprise, and I'm eager to see what lies right around the corner. Read Full Review
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6.0
Geek'd Out - Nico Sprezzatura
Feb 07, 2023The complexity of Red Goblin #1, though, may also make this series a bit impenetrable to the casual Spider-Man reader like myself. Im vaguely aware of the circumstances around Normies current deal, but thats arguably a requirement of someone like myself who reviews comics, so I have to wonder how this lands for someone who barely knows who Carnage even is, let alone spinoff characters. Writer Alex Paknadel does his best to provide the reader context, as does the ever-stalwart recap page, but its a lot of knowledge to have going in that it could be alienating for non-completists. Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
This is the symbiote book I didn't know I needed! So much fun!
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9.0
After a second read, I must admit that I liked this a lot more than I thought I would.
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9.0
My expectations couldn't have been lower, but this went skyrocketing past them. It delivers a more than generous share of plot development (even for a "1.5 issues" extra-pager), sharp, clear storytelling in words and art, and fascinating developments for Normie Osborn as a character. It's even nicely self-contained--no mean feat given its convoluted continuity history. A healthy serving of memorable dialogue is the icing on the cake.
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8.0
This was an interesting take on the symbiote. It's never been in the hands of a child before and the symbiote is a child as well. Their interaction is good and I like that this is juxtaposed with Norman Osborne trying to turn over a new leaf. There are some good stories that can be told here.
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7.5
Didn't expect much from this, but it's good.
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7.5
A pretty solid start here. This was far from perfect, but I liked what we got. Bazaldua's art isn't the best here, but I think she really shines when drawing Red Goblin. As for Paknadel's story, it's definitely interesting. I really like the concept of Normie's symbiotic being like a baby/puppy, and I'm looking forward to seeing how that develops.
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Honestly this is pretty good. Nice take compared to everything else spider related that is coming out right now. Nice to see Normie getting some more character development.
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