Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin #1

Writer: J. M. DeMatteis Artist: Michael Sta. Maria Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: April 3, 2024 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 4 User Reviews: 11
7.8Critic Rating
9.0User Rating

NORMAN OSBORN WAS NOT THE FIRST GOBLIN! Norman Osborn is the GREEN GOBLIN you know. But he is NOT the ORIGINAL GOBLIN! Learn the shocking secrets of the PROTO-GOBLIN, and its dramatic connection to the Osborn family! What role does a young Peter Parker, who has not yet understood his great power and responsibility, play in this unfolding of events? J.M. DEMATTEIS (SPIDER-MAN: KRAVEN'S LAST HUNT) continues to build his legacy and the mythos of classic SPIDER-LORE, this time paired with rising star MICHAEL STA. MARIA!

Rated T

  • 9.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Apr 3, 2024

    Fans of the classic Spider-Man era will adore Spider-Man: Shadow of the Green Goblin #1. This series will take you back to a key time in Spider-Man's life as he grapples with bills, the drama between friends, and the looming menace of Goblins before they ever entered his life. DeMatteis hits all the right Spider-Man notes selfless, brave, relatable while adding intriguing new canon. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    Nerd Initiative - Michael Rothman Apr 3, 2024

    I think this is a strong first book in the series with a lot of potential. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Apr 3, 2024

    Ultimately, this issue's biggest strength, and greatest weakness, is its adherence to Spidey-lore as those looking for a story that elicits that 1960s feel will find what they're looking for here. Unfortunately, the biggest hang-up is the fact that this book would hit harder if you were to read proceeding chapters from DeMatteis that came out almost decades prior to this one. Read Full Review

  • 6.5
    Weird Science Marvel Comics - mrgabehernandez Apr 3, 2024

    Spider-Man: Shadow Of The Green Goblin #1 is a loving homage to the early years of Spider-Man's career, with great art and excellent character moments. That said, the first two-thirds of this issue is a lengthy recap and summary of familiar information for Spider-Man fans, so seasoned readers may find themselves tuning out. Read Full Review

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