Phil Urich / Hobgoblin

Phil Urich, known as the Hobgoblin, is a reformed petty criminal turned vigilante ally of Spider-Man.

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Profession :

Character

Persona :

Cinematic | Literary

Universe :

Marvel

Birthplace :

New York City, New York, USA

Phil Urich, the nephew of Daily Bugle reporter Ben Urich, first appeared in 1995’s ‘Web of Spider-Man’ #125. Initially a hero who used equipment from one of Harry Osborn’s Green Goblin hideouts, he later succumbed to villainy and became the Hobgoblin. Urich has been involved in pivotal storylines like ‘The Clone Saga,’ ‘The Goblin Legacy,’ and ‘The Goblin Nation.’

In recent years, Phil Urich’s story has continued to unfold. He has grappled with his dual identities, struggling to balance his heroic aspirations with his darker impulses. Despite these challenges, Urich has proven himself to be a resilient and resourceful individual, emerging as a complex and compelling character in the Marvel Universe.