10 Greatest Splash Pages In Marvel Comic Book History

10. Here’s Hobgoblin - The Amazing Spider-Man #238

When it comes to goblin-themed supervillains in the Spider-Man world, most people would probably pick the Green one.

That's mainly because Willem Dafoe did such a great job in bringing Norman Osborn's demented alter ego to life on the big screen.

Apparently, he's something of an actor himself.

However, there's another ghoulish baddie that only comic book fans will be aware of, and he made his screeching debut in The Amazing Spider-Man #238 from 1983.

The Hobgoblin becomes the spiritual successor to the Green Goblin after stumbling across a secret lair full of his old suits, gliders, and weapons. He redesigns them to fit his own purpose, turning the trademark green outfits blue and orange.

After pages of teasing, the issue concludes with an incredible page-high picture, with Hobby looking somehow even more twisted than his predecessor.

The image, created by Roger Stern and John Romita Jr., is perfect. The demented look in his eye, his hunched posture, his pointed teeth, everything about Hobgoblin's first appearance in menacing and it established him immediately as one of Spidey's new biggest foes.

The Hobster has appeared many times in the comics since his debut, but he's rarely ever looked as cool as this.