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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.

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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' ''[[ComicBook/TheAmazingSpiderMan1999 The Amazing Spider-Man]]'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.



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* WhyAreYouNotMySon: Norman realizes that instead of the disappointing Harry, Peter has the perfect qualities he's looking for in an heir and decides to make him an Osborn.

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* WhyAreYouNotMySon: Norman realizes that instead of the disappointing Harry, Peter has the perfect qualities he's looking for in an heir and decides to make him an Osborn.Osborn.
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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the arc's title.

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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the arc's miniseries' title.
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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.

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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, ''Amazing Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' arc's title.
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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: The miniseries had Norman fall in love with his nurse, Kolina Frederickson, who reminded him of his late wife. Despite Norman inviting her to live with him and the fact that she ''wasn't'' killed after discovering his secret, she hasn't been seen since this storyline.

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* ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: The miniseries had Norman fall in love with his nurse, Kolina Frederickson, who reminded him of his late wife. Despite Norman inviting her to live with him and the fact that she ''wasn't'' killed after discovering his secret, she hasn't been seen since wouldn't reappear until 2023 as the leader of the Goblin Cult, ''23 years'' after this storyline.story was published.
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* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:"Trick of the Light" has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].

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* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:"Trick of the Light" has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, light and nearly drink the Goblin serum, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].
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While the story itself is standalone for the most part, Norman desiring Peter as an heir became a key part of the Spider-Man mythos as a whole, as well as in adaptations.

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While the story itself is standalone for the most part, Norman desiring Peter as an heir became a key part of the Spider-Man mythos as a whole, as well as in adaptations.
adaptations such as Sam Raimi's ''[[Film/SpiderMan1 Spider-Man]]'' and ''WesternAnimation/TheSpectacularSpiderMan''.
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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ComicBook/SpiderMan story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and Peter Parker: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.

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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ComicBook/SpiderMan ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'' story arc that ran in a titular three-part miniseries, Amazing Spider-Man ''Amazing Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and Peter ''Peter Parker: Spider-Man Spider-Man'' (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.
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* NotSoDifferent: The Goblin accuses Spider-Man of being this when they're dressed in their costumes and battling one another, acting out power fantasies.

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* NotSoDifferent: NotSoDifferentRemark: The Goblin accuses Spider-Man of being with this when they're dressed in their costumes and battling one another, acting out power fantasies.
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* FlorenceNightingaleEffect: Norman falls in love with his nurse, Kolina Frederickson, who is treating his insanity and reminds him of Emily Osborn.
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* ChuckCumminghamSyndrome: The miniseries had Norman fall in love with his nurse, Kolina Frederickson, who reminded him of his late wife. Despite Norman inviting her to live with him and the fact that she ''wasn't'' killed after discovering his secret, she hasn't been seen since this storyline.

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* ChuckCumminghamSyndrome: ChuckCunninghamSyndrome: The miniseries had Norman fall in love with his nurse, Kolina Frederickson, who reminded him of his late wife. Despite Norman inviting her to live with him and the fact that she ''wasn't'' killed after discovering his secret, she hasn't been seen since this storyline.
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* ChuckCumminghamSyndrome: The miniseries had Norman fall in love with his nurse, Kolina Frederickson, who reminded him of his late wife. Despite Norman inviting her to live with him and the fact that she ''wasn't'' killed after discovering his secret, she hasn't been seen since this storyline.
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* TomoatoInTheMirror: "Darkness Calling" reveals that [[spoiler:Peter himself had been acting as the Goblin under the influence of the hypnotic CDs and toothpaste]].

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* TomoatoInTheMirror: TomatoInTheMirror: "Darkness Calling" reveals that [[spoiler:Peter himself had been acting as the Goblin under the influence of the hypnotic CDs [=CDs=] and toothpaste]].
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* TomoatoInTheMirror: "Darkness Calling" reveals that [[spoiler:Peter himself had been acting as the Goblin under the influence of the hypnotic CDs and toothpaste]].
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* FreudianExcuseIsNoeExcuse: Norman's abusive father is brought up several times, but it doesn't excuse his horrific actions at all.

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* FreudianExcuseIsNoeExcuse: FreudianExcuseIsNoExcuse: Norman's abusive father is brought up several times, but it doesn't excuse his horrific actions at all.
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* FreudianExcuseIsNoeExcuse: Norman's abusive father is brought up several times, but it doesn't excuse his horrific actions at all.
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* TimePassageBeard: Peter's facial hair gradually increases in "Trick of the Light" to show the amount of time that's passed as he remains Norman's prisoner. By the end of it he has a full beard.
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* MindRape: Norman uses shocks and mind games to erode Peter's resolve and make him choose darkness over light.
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* WeCanRuleTogether: Norman's final offer is for Peter to drink the Goblin serum and join him.

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->''Now, let's try this again, boy: The light will only hurt you. And so you must choose the darkness.''



The story focused on Norman Osborn recovering from the Final Chapter/Gathering of Five storyline, where at a mystical ritual to gain power, he received the 'gift' of madness and was carted away. After extensive therapy, Norman recovers and sets his sights on Peter Parker. Realizing Peter, not Harry, would be the perfect heir, Norman sets out to brainwash, gaslight, and manipulate Peter into becoming the new Green Goblin. The story climaxes at the Osborn mansion, where a psychological battle ensues for the fate of Peter's soul.

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The story focused on Norman Osborn recovering from the Final Chapter/Gathering of Five storyline, where at a mystical ritual to gain power, he received the 'gift' of madness and was carted away. After extensive therapy, Norman recovers and sets his sights on Peter Parker.Parker, who is currently reeling from the apparent death of Mary Jane. Realizing Peter, not Harry, would be the perfect heir, Norman sets out to brainwash, gaslight, and manipulate Peter into becoming the new Green Goblin. The story climaxes at the Osborn mansion, where a psychological battle ensues for the fate of Peter's soul.



* AbusiveParents: Norman's father locked him in the dark to make him a man.

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* AbusiveParents: Norman's father locked him as a child in the dark mansion to make him a man.man despite his pleas.
* AtLeastIAdmitIt: The Goblin says that the main difference between him and Spider-Man is that he admits who and what he is.



* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:Trick of the Light has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].

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* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:Trick [[spoiler:"Trick of the Light Light" has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].over]].
* NotSoDifferent: The Goblin accuses Spider-Man of being this when they're dressed in their costumes and battling one another, acting out power fantasies.
* NothingIsScarier: Several pages in "Trick of the Light" have little to no dialogue as torture is inflicted and Peter's condition worsens.
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* BuriedAlive: "Trick of the Light" starts with Peter hallucinating being buried alive at his own funeral.



* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:Trick of the Light has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].

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* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:Trick of the Light has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].over]].
* WhyAreYouNotMySon: Norman realizes that instead of the disappointing Harry, Peter has the perfect qualities he's looking for in an heir and decides to make him an Osborn.

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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ComicBook/SpiderMan story arc that ran in the ''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' three-part miniseries, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and Peter Parker: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.

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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ComicBook/SpiderMan story arc that ran in the ''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' a titular three-part miniseries, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and Peter Parker: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.



While the story itself is standalone for the most part, Norman desiring Peter as an heir became a key parts of the Spider-Man mythos as a whole, as well as in adaptations.

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While the story itself is standalone for the most part, Norman desiring Peter as an heir became a key parts part of the Spider-Man mythos as a whole, as well as in adaptations.


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* {{Gaslighting}}: Norman uses Goblin serum-laced toothpaste, hypnotic [=CDs=], and other tricks to make Peter doubt his reality and ultimately dress like the Goblin himself.
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''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' is the name given to a five-part ComicBook/SpiderMan story arc that ran in the ''Revenge of the Green Goblin'' three-part miniseries, Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Darkness Calling," and Peter Parker: Spider-Man (Vol. 2) #25's "Trick of the Light." All five parts were collected in a trade paperback under the miniseries' title.

The story focused on Norman Osborn recovering from the Final Chapter/Gathering of Five storyline, where at a mystical ritual to gain power, he received the 'gift' of madness and was carted away. After extensive therapy, Norman recovers and sets his sights on Peter Parker. Realizing Peter, not Harry, would be the perfect heir, Norman sets out to brainwash, gaslight, and manipulate Peter into becoming the new Green Goblin. The story climaxes at the Osborn mansion, where a psychological battle ensues for the fate of Peter's soul.

While the story itself is standalone for the most part, Norman desiring Peter as an heir became a key parts of the Spider-Man mythos as a whole, as well as in adaptations.

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!!This storyline contains examples of:
* AbusiveParents: Norman's father locked him in the dark to make him a man.
* BittersweetEnding: [[spoiler:Peter survives Norman's torture and defeats him, but the Goblin escapes, and the moment of weakness Peter showed gives ammo to Norman's attack]].
* MomentOfWeakness: [[spoiler:Trick of the Light has Peter briefly choose the darkness over light, which Norman is happy to gloat over]].

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