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Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
New Spider-Man rumor hints at Norman Osborn's MCU debut
A new rumor has sparked excitement among Marvel fans, suggesting that Norman Osborn—better known as the Green Goblin—may finally be making his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to trusted insider DanielRPK, Marvel Studios is planning to introduce Osborn into the MCU timeline, though it's unclear whether he'll first appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day or a future installment. While previous Spider-Man films in the MCU have focused on lesser-known villains like Mysterio, Vulture, and Shocker, fans have long awaited the arrival of classic rogues like Norman Osborn. Spider-Man: No Way Home teased the character's presence through Willem Dafoe's return as a multiversal Green Goblin, but many fans saw it as a missed opportunity for a fully integrated version of Osborn in the MCU continuity. The potential introduction of a new Norman Osborn could open fascinating storylines—particularly if Peter Parker, now aware of Osborn's villainous fate in other universes, tries to prevent it. Some theories even suggest Peter's interference may lead to someone else, such as Ned Leeds or Harry Osborn, becoming the new Green Goblin instead. Adding to the intrigue, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already rumored to feature crossovers with characters like the Punisher and a more savage version of the Hulk. Introducing Norman Osborn in this complex web of narratives could elevate the stakes significantly. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to hit theaters on July 31, 2026. As speculation swirls, fans eagerly await official confirmation on whether the MCU is finally ready to unleash its own version of the Green Goblin.
Geek Tyrant
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Marvel Studios Reportedly Plotting the MCU Version of Norman Osborn SPIDER-MAN Universe — GeekTyrant
It sounds like Marvel Studios is gearing up to finally introduce their own version of Norman Osborn to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and that likely means a fresh take on the Green Goblin is coming to the Spider-Man franchise. Insider Daniel Richtman recently shared that Marvel is 'planning to introduce the MCU version of Norman Osborn.' No word yet on whether this will happen in Spider-Man: Brand New Day or later down the line, but it's enough to get fans talking. There's no confirmation if Willem Dafoe is coming back. Although earlier this year, rumors spread that he might be in talks again, Richtman doesn't elaborate on whether Marvel wants Dafoe back or if a new actor is being eyed. I imagine we'll see a new actor in the role. While it would be cool to see Dafoe return again, I'm not sure if Marvel will go there again. Dafoe's return in Spider-Man: No Way Home was a violent reminder of why his Green Goblin is one of the most iconic villains in superhero cinema. Transported into Earth-616 just before his death, Norman Osborn went on a chaotic rampage: murdering Aunt May, psychologically tormenting Peter, and nearly pushing him past the point of no return. And let's not forget that he stabbed Tobey Maguire's Spidey in the back just for good measure. By the time he was 'cured' and sent home, the Oscorp CEO looked completely wrecked by his actions. But what exactly did he go back to? Did a new timeline form with a saner Norman Osborn? Is there now a multiverse filled with heroic versions of Goblin, Doc Ock, and Sandman? The Multiverse mechanics might be migraine-inducing, but they definitely leave the door open. Now, back to the MCU. In No Way Home , Norman claimed that Oscorp didn't even exist in Tom Holland's Peter Parker's world, but that 'fact' could easily be retconned, and Marvel has every reason to do so. When prevously asked if he'd consider coming back as Norman, Dafoe laughed and said: 'We'll see. We'll see. I could come back. Listen, Tom was great to work with and the whole series of Spider-Man films that I did were great fun. Great fun.' He echoed that same sentiment later, saying: 'If everything was right, sure. I mean, that's a great role. I liked the fact that it's a double role both times. Twenty years ago, and fairly recently, both times [were] very different experiences, but I had a good time on both.' So, what do you think? Should Marvel introduce a brand-new Norman Osborn, or bring Dafoe back for more chaos? If they get a new one, who should play the character?
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Who Is Mephisto in Marvel? Powers of Ironheart's Potential Villain Listed
After Ironheart scattered some more hints in its first three episodes, there has been a spike in interest in Mephisto, one of the most iconic villains in Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Silver Surfer #3 back in 1968 and has remained crucial over the years. So, as rumors continue to swirl about the character appearing in Ironheart, here is a full breakdown of who he is and what powers he has. Mephisto was created by Stan Lee and John Buscema for Marvel comics. The character is based on Mephistopheles, a demon character from the Faust legend. The character was originally an antagonist to Silver Surfer and Ghost Rider, but extended beyond this over the years. Mephisto even appeared in Ghost Rider (2007), played by Peter Fonda, and in Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), played by Ciaran Hinds. According to the lore, Mephisto claims that the supreme being died by suicide, which led to his creation. The supreme being's death allegedly created the whole Marvel Universe as well as the infinity stones. Mephisto has a totally evil nature and claims that this was also determined by the supreme being. Over the years, Mephisto has played a major role in several defining events. He captured and held the soul of Cynthia von Doom, and he caused the respective transformations of Norman and Harry Osborn into the Green Goblin and Kindred. Mephisto has many powers in Marvel Comics. He is an extremely powerful, immortal demonic entity who can manipulate and use magic. Using his powers, Mephisto can gain superhuman physical attributes, shape, and size-shifting abilities. He can also project illusions, manipulate memories, and alter time and reality. He is also highly durable and can recover from practically anything. Mephisto often acquires souls by making pacts with humans. The Ironheart narrative could use this as a device.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Doctor Doom, Loki, & More Marvel Villains Team With Mephisto in Bring on the Bad Guys
is famed for having some of the greatest villains in modern mythology. Usually, it is their lot to play a supporting role. For the most part, they exist only to make the good guys look good. This summer, however, the bad guys will be given the spotlight rather than stealing it, in . Bring on the Bad Guys is the brainchild of Emmy Award winning writer Marc Guggenheim. The story finds Mephisto, the Lord of Lies, enacting a scheme to increase his power. This leads him to recruit some wicked souls to do his dirty work. However, when those wicked souls include former enemies like Doctor Doom and Loki, the devil may not get his due. The first chapter of Bring on the Bad Guys centers around Mephisto's recruitment of Doctor Doom. This promises to be quite the caper, given Doom's many battles with Mephisto to free his mother's soul from Hell. It will be written by Marc Guggenheim, with art by Steafno Raffaele. Subsequent chapters will center around Green Goblin, Abomination, Loki, Red Skull and Dormammu. The final chapter, which will also be written by Guggenheim, will reveal Mephisto's grand design and the final fruition of his scheming. The Green Goblin chapter of Bring on the Bad Guys will be written by Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan. The art will be provided by Matteo Della Fonte. It will reveal a previously unknown chapter of Norman Osborn's history and his connection to Mephisto. The Abomination chapter will be handled by Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Sergio Dávila, with the Hulk villain being sent to recover a soul. Finally, the Loki story by Anthony Oliveira will find the God of Mischief sent to get the better of an agent of Khonshu. Sign-up today for access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Learn More Sign-ups support Superhero Hypevia affiliate commission 'Marvel broke the mold with supervillains,' noted editor Mark Paniccia. He went on to note that Marvel's villains are altogether different, 'morally gray but still to be feared' despite their humanizing qualities. 'Each of these one-shots are an opportunity for fans to see what makes these villains some of the most dangerous characters in the Marvel Universe.' The first four Bring on the Bad Guys covers by Lee Bermejo may be viewed below. Bring on the Bad Guys: Doom #1 arrives in comic shops everywhere on June 18, 2025. Subsequent issues will be released every two weeks afterward.
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man Cards Look Cool But Prices Have Gotten Out Of Control
Magic: the Gathering recently revealed some of the cards coming to its comic-book-inspired Marvel's Spider-Man set, including Venom, Green Goblin, Doc Ock, and of course the webbed wall-crawler himself. The cards look cool and seem like they'd be fun to play. They're also very expensive, continuing a recent trend of Wizards of the Coast's trading card game charging fans a ton for crossover sets, even before they sell out and get flipped for unconscionable sums by scalpers on eBay and elsewhere. In addition to teasing the first six cards in the upcoming set, slated to arrive in the second half of 2025, Wizards of the Coast parent company Hasbro also recently confirmed the Marvel's Spider-Man set is a booster-based expansion, meaning no pre-constructed Commander decks. But even without the recent 40-percent markup on those hot-ticket items, the set's baseline booster packs will still be $7 each, and a whopping $38 for the Collector packs sporting special card designs. That's in-line with the recently revealed Final Fantasy set for Magic: the Gathering, whose prices similarly shocked long-time fans. 'Play booster boxes are $200, Collector boxes are $455, the decks and bundles are $70, this is actually ridiculous,' an MTG player wrote last month about the Square Enix collaboration. 'I get this is Universes Beyond and all that but this is absurd.' The discourse around the new Spider-Man set has echoed similar sentiments. Two points often brought up by players are that these crossovers remain legal in the Standard Format, so dedicated players who want to remain competitive and not miss out still need to partake. Also, the cards themselves haven't changed. It's the same machines printing designs on the same cardboard as in-universe sets which retail for $5.50, just with extra licensing fees attached. MTG lead designer Mark Rosewater recently confirmed the resulting $1.50 mark-up for Universes Beyond sets will be standard moving forward. And it's easy to see why when the cards still immediately sell out after becoming available for pre-order. Collector Booster boxes for Spider-Man retailing at a whopping $455 are already out of stock on Amazon, as was immediately the case with the Final Fantasy set once it was revealed as well. Pre-orders for Final Fantasy collector boxes are now listed for around $650 on eBay, while the Spider-Man ones are upwards of $700. It's a bummer that MTG prices are spiking at the exact moment when Universes Beyond crossovers might bring in new or returning players. Some of my friends are lapsed fans and I lobbied them to go in on a play booster box of Final Fantasy for a chill draft when the set drops in June. The universal response upon sharing a screenshot of the BestBuy pre-order page prices in the group chat was 'hell no.' I imagine it's even tougher for any kids without tons of pocket change or who aren't secretly playing MTG like a stock market in their spare time. . For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
