Mar 1, 1983 CE
First Appearance of Hobgoblin
The Hobgoblin makes his first appearance in The Amazing Spider-Man #238, attacking the Kingpin and battling Spider-Man. His identity is initially unknown. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (44 Milestones)
Apr 1, 1983 CE
Hobgoblin vs Spider-Man Round 1
In The Amazing Spider-Man #239, Hobgoblin engages in a full battle with Spider-Man before escaping, establishing himself as a major threat. #marvel #spiderman )
Jul 1, 1984 CE
Hobgoblin Defeats Spider-Man
In The Amazing Spider-Man #249, Hobgoblin defeats Spider-Man and escapes with stolen documents, showcasing his superior planning. #marvel #victory )
Oct 1, 1984 CE
Hobgoblin Steals from Kingpin
In The Amazing Spider-Man #251, Hobgoblin steals a large sum of money from the Kingpin, increasing his power and resources. #marvel #crime )
Jan 1, 1985 CE
Roderick Kingsley Introduced
Roderick Kingsley, a wealthy fashion designer, is introduced as a supporting character in The Amazing Spider-Man #256, later revealed to be the Hobgoblin. #marvel #fashion )
Apr 1, 1985 CE
Hobgoblin's Identity Close to Exposure
In The Amazing Spider-Man #258, Kingsley's identity is nearly exposed when Betty Brant finds his secret room. #marvel #suspense )
Jun 1, 1985 CE
Hobgoblin Discovers Osborn's Lair
In the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man, Kingsley discovers Norman Osborn's hidden Goblin lair, utilizing the secret technology and formulations. #marvel #goblin )
Dec 1, 1985 CE
Hobgoblin Perfected Formula
Roderick Kingsley perfects the Goblin Formula, creating a more stable version that enhances his strength and intelligence without mental deterioration. #marvel #science )
Jan 1, 1986 CE
Hobgoblin vs Jameson
In The Amazing Spider-Man #280, Hobgoblin threatens J. Jonah Jameson, forcing Spider-Man to intervene. #marvel #jameson )
Mar 1, 1986 CE
Ned Leeds Framed as Hobgoblin
In The Amazing Spider-Man #289, it appears that Ned Leeds is the Hobgoblin, but he is later revealed to be a pawn of the real Hobgoblin. #marvel #framed )
Jun 1, 1986 CE
Ned Leeds Murdered
In The Amazing Spider-Man #293, Ned Leeds is killed by agents of the Foreigner, though the death is later linked to the Hobgoblin conspiracy. #marvel #death )
May 1, 1987 CE
Jason Macendale Becomes Hobgoblin
In The Amazing Spider-Man #312, Roderick Kingsley sells the Hobgoblin franchise to mercenary Jason Macendale, who becomes the new Hobgoblin. #marvel #franchise )
Sep 1, 1988 CE
Kingsley's Business Empire Grows
In The Amazing Spider-Man #302, Kingsley's fashion empire 'Kingsley Designs' becomes a major corporation. #marvel #business )
May 1, 1990 CE
Hobgoblin vs Venom
In The Amazing Spider-Man #346, Kingsley battles Eddie Brock's Venom in a brawl for territory. #marvel #venom )
Oct 1, 1991 CE
Kingsley Returns as Hobgoblin
Roderick Kingsley returns to reclaim the Hobgoblin identity in The Amazing Spider-Man #347, fighting both Spider-Man and Macendale. #marvel #return )
Feb 1, 1993 CE
Hobgoblin vs Demogoblin
In The Amazing Spider-Man #370, Roderick Kingsley battles Demogoblin (a corrupted version of Macendale), with Kingsley ultimately escaping. #marvel #demon )
Aug 1, 1994 CE
Hobgoblin's Mask Removed
In The Spectacular Spider-Man #221, Kingsley's identity is publicly revealed during a confrontation. #marvel #reveal )
Jan 1, 1997 CE
Hobgoblin Lives! (Limited Series)
The limited series Hobgoblin Lives explores Kingsley's past, revealing he is the original Hobgoblin and clearing Ned Leeds' name. #marvel #revelation )
May 1, 1998 CE
Official Revelation in ASM #436
In The Amazing Spider-Man #436, Roderick Kingsley is officially revealed as the true Hobgoblin, exposing his manipulation of Ned Leeds. #marvel #truth )
Mar 1, 2000 CE
Kingsley Escape from Prison
In The Amazing Spider-Man volume 2 #11, Kingsley escapes from maximum security prison using Goblin tech. #marvel #escape )
Aug 1, 2001 CE
Kingsley Imprisoned
After being defeated by Spider-Man, Roderick Kingsley is arrested and sent to prison in The Amazing Spider-Man Volume 2 #30. #marvel #prison )
Dec 1, 2002 CE
Hobgoblin in 'The Sinister Twelve'
Kingsley joins Norman Osborn's Sinister Twelve to kill Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man volume 2 #30. #marvel #sinister )
Nov 1, 2004 CE
Kingsley Returns in 'The Gauntlet'
During the 'Gauntlet' storyline, Kingsley escapes prison and reclaims the Hobgoblin identity in The Amazing Spider-Man #583. #marvel #escape )
Jun 1, 2005 CE
Kingsley's Lair Technology Upgraded
In The Amazing Spider-Man #507, Kingsley upgrades his goblin tech with advanced military technology. #marvel #tech )
Sep 1, 2007 CE
Hobgoblin Sells Franchise to Others
In the pages of Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #20, Kingsley begins selling the Hobgoblin formula and gear to multiple villains, creating a franchise. #marvel #franchise )
Apr 1, 2008 CE
Hobgoblin Sells Formula to Hydra
In The Amazing Spider-Man #560, Kingsley sells the Goblin formula to Hydra agents, expanding his influence. #marvel #hydra )
May 1, 2009 CE
Hobgoblin Battle with Spider-Man in 'New Ways to Die'
During the 'New Ways to Die' storyline in The Amazing Spider-Man, Kingsley fights both Spider-Man and the Thunderbolts. #marvel #thunderbolts )
Aug 1, 2010 CE
Kingsley Killed by Kaine
In The Amazing Spider-Man #641, Kingsley is apparently killed by Kaine, but later revealed to be a clone. #marvel #clone )
Mar 1, 2011 CE
Kingsley Killed by Phil Urich
In The Amazing Spider-Man #657, Roderick Kingsley is apparently killed by Phil Urich, who becomes the new Hobgoblin under the Kingpin's employ. #marvel #death )
Oct 1, 2012 CE
Kingsley Returns in 'Danger Zone'
In The Amazing Spider-Man #698, Kingsley is revealed to have survived and planned his return, confronting Urich. #marvel #return )
Jun 1, 2013 CE
Kingsley's True Origin Revealed
In The Superior Spider-Man #15, it is revealed that Kingsley deliberately became Hobgoblin to gain power and influence. #marvel #origin )
Jul 1, 2015 CE
Secret Wars: Hobgoblin Appears
During the Secret Wars event, a variant of Kingsley appears in the Battleworld domain of 'Marville'. #marvel #secretwars )
Dec 1, 2016 CE
Kingsley Joins the Syndicate
In The Amazing Spider-Man volume 4 #12, Kingsley becomes a member of the villainous group 'The Syndicate', using his resources. #marvel #syndicate )
Apr 1, 2017 CE
Hobgoblin Franchise Goes Global
In The Amazing Spider-Man volume 4 #25, Kingsley's Hobgoblin franchise becomes a global syndicate with multiple operatives. #marvel #global )
Jun 1, 2018 CE
Hobgoblin in 'Go Down Swinging'
During the 'Go Down Swinging' storyline, Kingsley briefly allies with the Red Gobin to fight Spider-Man. #marvel #goblin )
Sep 1, 2019 CE
Kingsley's Fashion Empire Rebuilt
In the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man volume 5 #30, Kingsley uses his wealth from the Hobgoblin franchise to rebuild his fashion empire. #marvel #fashion )
Mar 1, 2020 CE
King in Black: Hobgoblin Appears
During the King in Black event, Kingsley fights symbiotes alongside other villains. #marvel #symbiote )
Dec 1, 2020 CE
Kingsley vs Norman Osborn's Legacy
In The Amazing Spider-Man volume 5 #80, Kingsley fights Norman Osborn's son, the new Goblin, over the Goblin legacy. #marvel #legacy )
Nov 1, 2021 CE
Hobgoblin vs Jackpot
In The Amazing Spider-Man volume 6 #80, Kingsley battles the hero Jackpot, demonstrating his continued threat. #marvel #jackpot )
May 1, 2022 CE
Kingsley's Secret Lair Discovered
In a flashback, it is revealed that Kingsley discovered Norman Osborn's secret lair years earlier, which led to his transformation. #marvel #origin )
Sep 1, 2022 CE
Hobgoblin Franchise Expanded
Kingsley expands the Hobgoblin franchise, selling advanced weapons and gear to other criminals in The Amazing Spider-Man volume 6 #90. #marvel #franchise )
Feb 1, 2023 CE
Kingsley vs Ben Reilly's Spider-Man
During the 'Dark Web' event, Kingsley battles Ben Reilly, who has taken on the Goblin identity to frame Kingsley. #marvel #darkweb )
Jul 1, 2023 CE
Kingsley Imprisoned Again
After a major battle, Roderick Kingsley is captured and sent to the RAFT prison in The Amazing Spider-Man volume 6 #100. #marvel #prison )
Jan 1, 2024 CE
Hobgoblin's Legacy Continues
In a one-shot, Kingsley reflects on his legacy as the Hobgoblin, revealing he has influenced multiple successors. #marvel #legacy )