The Rise and Fall of the Hobgoblin | Spider-Man

"Down Came the Hobgoblin" is a story arc in the Spider-Man comics that tells the tale of the emergence and eventual downfall of the villainous Hobgoblin.

The story begins when the original Green Goblin, Norman Osborn, returns to New York City and begins seeking out the Goblin formula that gave him his powers. Meanwhile, a new villain called the Hobgoblin starts making waves in the criminal underworld.

Spider-Man finds himself caught in the middle of a power struggle between the two Goblins as they both try to gain control of the city's criminal activities. The Hobgoblin, who is eventually revealed to be businessman Roderick Kingsley, proves to be a formidable foe for Spider-Man, with his cunning intellect, advanced weaponry, and ruthless tactics.

As the story progresses, the Hobgoblin becomes more and more dangerous, and Spider-Man is forced to team up with various allies, including the Black Cat, to stop him. Ultimately, the Hobgoblin's downfall comes when Kingsley's brother Daniel learns of his identity and uses it to blackmail him into leaving town.

"Down Came the Hobgoblin" is considered one of the most iconic Spider-Man story arcs, and it has had a lasting impact on the character and his mythology. It explores themes of power, identity, and redemption, and it showcases Spider-Man's ingenuity and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.