Harry Osborn - Popular Character Encyclopedia

Quotes

You are truly my best friend.
I can't escape from my father's shadow.
Power always comes with a price.
I just want to protect you.
Even if we become enemies, I don't want my heart to break.

Trivia

Succeeded his father's legacy as the second Green Goblin.
A complex character where friendship and enmity with Peter intertwine.
Cast in the movie version is James Franco.
First appearance in comics in 1965.
Father Norman Osborn is the first Green Goblin.

Alternate names

Harry Osborn Green Goblin Harry Osborn

Profile

Species: Human
Gender: Male

Appearance

Overall appearance: Slim build with black hair male. His gentle expression changes drastically, wearing the eerie Green Goblin mask during battle.
Height: Approximately 180cm
Weight: Around 70kg
Eye color: Brown
Hair color: Black
Distinguishing features: Slim build

Sharp gaze

Green Goblin mask during battle
Iconic items: Green Goblin mask

Glider

Bombs

Personality and abilities

Core personality: Complex
Detailed personality: While having a mild and sensitive side, he has a complex inner world tormented by pressure from his father, sense of rivalry, and jealousy. His strong feelings toward his best friend Peter often backfire.
Keywords: Friendly

Jealous

Highly loyal

Tormented

Strong sense of responsibility

Tragic

Introverted
Talents: Brilliant intellect

Business acumen

Strategic thinking
Skills: Martial arts

Glider piloting

Scientific knowledge
Motivation: He wished to live up to his father's expectations and protect his friendship with Peter, but was swept away by his own role amid conflicts.
Habits: He often becomes taciturn when feeling pressure.
Favorite foods: Pizza, Coffee
Hobbies: Motorcycles, Science experiments
Favorite colors: Green, Black
Disliked situations: Betrayal, Loneliness, Lies

History

Backstory: Grew up as the son of wealthy businessman Norman Osborn. From childhood, he developed under strong influence from his father's expectations. He cherished his friendship with best friend Peter Parker, but became entangled in his father's evil deeds and the fate as Green Goblin. After his father's death, he operated as the second Green Goblin, and ultimately sacrificed his own life to save Peter.
Debut date: July 1, 1965
Work title: The Amazing Spider-Man
Media type: Manga
Episode or chapter: Vol.2 #31

Father's Death and Green Goblin Inheritance

Significant event: Father's Death and Green Goblin Inheritance
Description: After the death of his father Norman Osborn, he succeeded his legacy and became the second Green Goblin.

Friendship and Conflict with Peter

Significant event: Friendship and Conflict with Peter
Description: Repeated misunderstandings, jealousy, and reconciliations within the friendship with best friend Peter Parker.

Final Self-Sacrifice

Significant event: Final Self-Sacrifice
Description: He sacrificed himself to save Peter, bringing a tragic conclusion to the story.

Relationships

Norman Osborn

Father

His father and the first Green Goblin. A strict and highly influential figure.

Peter Parker

Best friend

Best friend with a complex relationship, ultimately helped Peter.

Mary Jane

Oscorp

Oscorp: unknown

Media appearances

Spider-Man (Multiple Series)

Anime / Supporting

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Movie / Supporting

2007 live-action movie release

Spider-Man Game Series

Game / Supporting

Voice cast and creators

Kenichi Suzumura

Voice actor: Kenichi Suzumura
Language: Japanese
Version or series: Anime version

James Franco

Voice actor: James Franco
Language: English
Version or series: Spider-Man 3 movie version

Stan Lee

Creator name: Stan Lee
Role: Original author

Steve Ditko

Creator name: Steve Ditko
Role: Character designer

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