Phil Urich

Phil Urich
Phil Urich in The Amazing Spider-Man #666 (July 2011).
Art by Steffano Caselli.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceAs Green Goblin:
Web of Spider-Man #125 (June 1995)
As Phil Urich:
Green Goblin #1 (October 1995)
As Hobgoblin:
The Amazing Spider-Man #649 (January 2011)
As Goblin Knight:
Superior Spider-Man #16 (October 2013)
As Goblin King:
The Amazing Spider-Man #5 (October 2014)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoPhilip Benjamin "Phil" Urich
SpeciesHuman mutate
Place of originNew York City
Team affiliationsLoners
Daily Bugle
The Hand
Goblin Nation
Notable aliasesGreen Goblin, Hobgoblin, Goblin Knight, Goblin King
AbilitiesAs Green Goblin:
Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability and reflexes
Enhanced intellect
Ultrasonic scream
Use of goblin-themed weapons and paraphernalia
As Hobgoblin:
Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, reflexes and senses
Enhanced intellect
Ultrasonic scream
Wears a costume with wings on the back
Use of goblin-themed weapons and a flaming sword

Philip Benjamin "Phil" Urich (/ˈjʊərɪk/) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared in Web of Spider-Man #125 (June 1995). He was a superhero as the Green Goblin, and a supervillain as the Hobgoblin. He was later crowned the Goblin Knight before dubbing himself the Goblin King.