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    Character » Hobgoblin (Kingsley) appears in 519 issues.

    Roderick Kingsley became a worthy heir of the Goblin legacy, creating his own identity, of the Hobgoblin, rather than being just another Green Goblin clone.

    Garage Review: Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)

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    #1  Edited By Dr_Cassidy

    Sounds nice, has it ever been collected in trade ?

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    #2  Edited By kungnima

    I thought this issue would end up in this video, when you talked about it in the "waitin' for answers in comic''.  : D
    Great review!

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    #3  Edited By gmanfromheck
    @kungnima: Yeah, shot on the same day. 
     
    @Dr_Cassidy: In the 1993 trade "The Origin of the Hobgoblin." There's some used copies on Amazon for under $20. Contains:  ASM  #238-239, 244-245, and 249-251 and Spectacular Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #85. Softcover, 160 pages
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    #4  Edited By Aeroman

    just out of curiosity are you going to review the amazing spider-man big time issues featuring a new hobgoblin

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    #5  Edited By Eyz

    Oh! Fantastic!
    I even got that one! For once! XD

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    #6  Edited By comicbikerscott

    i love hobgoblin
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    #7  Edited By ImperiousRix

    The Hobgoblin is unfortunately one of those identities that has fallen into disuse lately, and it's a shame because I really  like the character. 
    As usual, great job.  My favorite feature on the site.

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    #8  Edited By tonis

    It's funny that you had the topic this week of how long should you wait for answers, Hobgoblin was one of the best implemented mysteries in Spideys career back then. I remember the months surrounding the release of his identity, it was a lot like the 'who shot J.R.' of comic stories.

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    #9  Edited By Decept-O

    Oh, yeah, Hobgoblin rules!  Nice choice.  One of my favorite villains.  I think he supercedes Green Goblin in many ways.   
    Definitely a great issue!  Thanks for digging this up.
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    I have a copy of this in Dutch, The cover is ruined by a huge sticker which i'm afraid will rip the comic apart once i try to remove it.

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    #11  Edited By johnny_spam

    Why were you reluctant to give spoilers to a 27 year old comic?

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    #12  Edited By sora_thekey

    That cover looks awesome!
     
    You said "Sort of" a lot on this video... I want to read this book now!
    Can I have that copy when you find a better copy for your personal collection?

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    #13  Edited By Sergotron

    A classic, one of my favorites as well.

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    #14  Edited By Mumbles

    cool cover

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    #15  Edited By NXH

    Cool. Are you looking forward to the Hobgoblin's return next month with Dan Slott and Ramos? 
    I AM! =)

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    #16  Edited By 604comics

    I have this issue! Too bad it's in piss-poor condition.

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    #17  Edited By gmanfromheck
    @johnny spam said:
    " Why were you reluctant to give spoilers to a 27 year old comic? "
    There's a reason...
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    #18  Edited By sharky64

    love the background music
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    #19  Edited By OnlyWonderBoy

    I really like the Garage Reviews. Since I'm just getting into comic these quick looks into some classics are very interesting to me. Also, that Alkaline Trio skateboard is pretty sweet.

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    #20  Edited By mickoreo_LZ

    @ImperiousRix said:

    "The Hobgoblin is unfortunately one of those identities that has fallen into disuse lately, and it's a shame because I really  like the character. As usual, great job.  My favorite feature on the site. "


     

    I agree. Hobgoblin's name and identity has fallen into disuse lately. Another classic awesome Spider-Man character that  kinda got ruined, but is still kinda cool
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    #21  Edited By sdtopdog

    I remember this issue, it came with tattoos or was it stickers????

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    #22  Edited By gmanfromheck

    Wonder what's gonna happen with Hobgoblin's upcoming appearance. Is it the same Hobgoblin or yet another poser?

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    #23  Edited By The Hobgoblin

    Excellent review, G-Man. I agree, this and part two are how Spidey and the Hobgoblin are supposed to be done. I just hope with him returning, Hobby/Kingsley can reach the pinnacleo f greatness he received under Roger Stern's tenure.
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    #24  Edited By They Killed Cap!

    Love the review.
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    #25  Edited By tenavis
    @ImperiousRix said:
    The Hobgoblin is unfortunately one of those identities that has fallen into disuse lately, and it's a shame because I really  like the character.
    Sad, indeed.
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    #26  Edited By gnarlycore

    love this era of spider-man...it's what got me into comics.  Loved the Gang War story as a kid.

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    #27  Edited By nonobee

    Hobgoblin was on of my all time favorite villains.. Just in the period I started to read and buy comics in Sweden where I'm from. Just missed out on the green goblin stories that was before my "ComicAwareness";). Anyways he is so connected to my childhood memories that it was amazing how well I remembered that comics content still, over 20 years after reading it and not being able to recall most of the content of the comics I read the past year. THAT'S Spidey for me! Before the clone saga, before brand new day etc. Actually stopped paying atention to Spidey after clone saga and just live of the good memory that was him...
     
    Thanks for giving me this recalled memory of my childhood G-Man :)

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    #28  Edited By MajinBlackheart  Moderator
    @sdtopdog Tattoos

    I also have this issue. I got it just because of how cool the cover is
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    #29  Edited By Koz

    I love Spider-man back in the 80's I think the book was at  it's best then. Great review. I love hobgoblin. One of the few issues of Spider-man I do not have.
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    #30  Edited By OldDude

    Awesome comic! Romita Sr and Jr's art fit greatly there...

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