The Liz Allan-turns-symbiote storyline has started, and (the late) Harry plays quite a big role! I want to do a “Where did we leave Liz?” summary before I get started but honestly… I have no idea where we did leave Liz because her characterization both post and pre Harry’s second death has been all over… Read More Harry Osborn in “Cult of Carnage: Misery” #1
Harry Osborn’s widow (well, in every way that matters, the comics never really established if they got remarried) is getting her own superpowered identity this year. Here’s the news from the official Marvel website: Written by Sabir Pirzada with art from Francesco Mortarino, Cult of Carnage: Misery arrives in May alongside the start of the… Read More Liz Allan is Misery
Ah, Normie Osborn. Son of Harry, grandson of Norman, child of Goblins and victim of an inexplicable comic-book aging process. And now he’s got his own comic! Red Goblin by Alex Paknadel and Jan Bazaldua. Let’s see how the ghost of Harry factors in to Normie’s story. The intro answers one of the many many… Read More Red Goblin #1
I’m still enjoying Gold Goblin a lot, much more than I thought I would be. The ghost of Harry continues to play a large role, especially in this issue, so let’s take a look at him! Norman, fresh off his fight with Queen Goblin (aka an Ashley Kafka poisoned with his own sins) is having… Read More Gold Goblin #3
So over the past few weeks I’ve written many angry tweets and posts about how Peter and Harry and even Liz have been sacrificed on the altar of making a murdering war criminal child abuser Nice, and I still think that, but Gold Goblin is actually annoyingly good. Mostly because unlike the current ASM run… Read More Gold Goblin #2
Are you ready to see Norman Osborn as a superhero in Gold Goblin? I’m… not, I’ll admit it. But this CBR interview with the series writer Christopher Cantwell is giving me hope. CBR: Starting off, let’s get this out of the way — seeing Norman Osborn as a hero is an inherently odd concept. Christopher… Read More The upcoming Gold Goblin series & interview with Christopher Cantwell
Poor Harry. Ever since the early 90s death has pursued him relentlessly through multiple universes and usually it catches up with him in all the most tragic ways possible. What’s a fan to do? Rank the death scenes, obviously. From worst to best! 8. Amazing Spider-Man #74 (2021) Written by Nick Spencer, illustrated by Patrick… Read More The Many Deaths of Harry Osborn, Ranked
Norman is back sooner than I (or possibly anyone?) expected. Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr have him now. He features pretty prominently in the preview for Amazing Spider-Man #2 and…thanks, I hate it. Let’s take a look: You’re probably sick of my negativity by now but this makes no sense whatsoever. Yes, Norman has… Read More ASM#2 preview: The Norman conquest
I think everyone knew Norman would be back sooner rather than later in Amazing Spider-Man, the actual question was, is he gonna be good Norman or evil Norman? Well, yesterday the plot synopsis for ASM#7 and #8 (meant to come out in July) dropped and, ur, I’m not sure? Maybe Peter will be doing these… Read More Osborn-related spoilers from upcoming comics
According to my Sources (i.e…. the internet) poor Ben Reilly is the most recent member of Spider-Man’s supporting cast to have been character-assassinated and made villain of the year. I’m sorry, Ben fans! I know exactly how you feel. But that got me wondering about the times when Ben accessed his Peter-memories (well, his own… Read More Harry Osborn and Ben Reilly
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