Direct Edition
Not Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Cover by Gil Kane, with layout by Marie Severin.
“And Now, the Goblin!”
Part 1 of 3
Written by Stan Lee, with pencils by Gil Kane and inks by John Romita.
The Return of the Green Goblin
Spider-Man
Green Goblin
Peter Parker’s world is thrown into turmoil when the Green Goblin suddenly returns—bringing back one of Spider-Man’s deadliest nightmares.
A Changing Personal Life
Mary Jane Watson
Harry Osborn
Gwen Stacy
While Gwen Stacy remains overseas in London, Mary Jane Watson begins showing a surprising interest in Peter Parker, creating tension with Harry Osborn.
A Dark Secret
Behind the scenes, Harry struggles with a dangerous drug addiction, adding emotional weight and realism to the story.
Night at the Theater
When Peter and Harry attend Mary Jane’s off-Broadway performance, Norman Osborn also arrives—and becomes strangely fixated on a mysterious door inside the theater.
The Shocking Discovery
Later that night, Spider-Man returns to investigate the building and comes face-to-face with the Green Goblin once more.
Historic Marvel Issue
This landmark story was published without Comics Code Authority approval due to its anti-drug themes. Its release helped force major revisions to the Comics Code, allowing comics to address drug abuse and more mature subject matter.
Featuring Cameos By
Joe Robertson
Randy Robertson
36 Pages • Full Color • Cover Price: $0.15
