Norman Osborn made a deal with the devil and the bill’s come due. Mephisto requires a soul and Norman’s co-worker is in the crosshairs. It’s time for the Green Goblin to stalk his prey. It seems so easy, but Norman has second thoughts about his first kill and hesitates. The Goblin takes hold of Norman’s psyche and it’s the beginning of something terrible! Sister Sorrow’s story continues in Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin #1!
- Written by Ethan S. Parker & Griffin Sheridan
- Art by Matteo Della Fonte
- Colors by Mattia Iacono
- Letters by Travis Lanham
- Designer Carlos Lao
- Additional Logo Design Gabriel Mata
- Editor Kaitlyn Lindtvedt
- Editor in Chief C. B. Cebulski
The Secret Origin of Sister Sorrow
- Written by Marc Guggenheim
- Art by Michael Sta. Maria
- Colors by Dono Sanchez-Almara
- Letters by Travis Lanham
- Editor Mikey J. Basso
- Senior Editor Mark Paniccia
This Origin Story Will Bring on the Bad Guys
Bring on the Bad Guys continues with the next villain in Mephisto’s plot, Green Goblin! We revisit the deal made between Mephisto and Norman for the soul of Harry and an unknown stranger. As time passes, we find Norman out of sorts, lost in daydreams. He’s been consumed by his alter ego. When Mephisto comes to collect his soul, Norman will make his first kill as the Green Goblin!
In Case You Missed It: Bring on the Bad Guys: Doom #1 A Special Introduction
This story starts way back in the past. Mephisto seeks souls for the Soul Forge, giving him control of everyone on Earth! By using the soul daggers and pawns in the game, the souls are being assembled. Norman Osborn is the first to collect.
Norman Osborn’s Conundrum in Bring on the Bad Guys
It’s interesting to see a time when Norman was still more Osborn than Goblin. I’m not sure if this is his first time wearing the suit and flying into the city, but it’s clear that he hasn’t taken a life just yet. He’s nervous and unsure of himself. He makes mistakes and hesitates in the heat of the moment. His target his a family man in his suburban home, and that gives Norman pause. He’s still grasping to the last of his humanity.
Of course there comes the moment that he commits and and gives in to the madness of the Goblin. I love seeing him as more of a serial killer, learning on the job. It really is some tense and deep storytelling. In the end we see that the Norman is really the mask and that the Goblin is his true nature!
The Sleek, Classic Art of Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin
The art work in this issue is classic. Much like in the previous Dr. Doom issue, Marvel seems to be going for that old school look. It’s refined and well executed. The images of Norman and Mephisto in the shadows is haunting. You can see the coldness in Norman’s face and then when he lights up at the thought of violence. The first person perspective of Green Goblin stalking his victim in the house is a nice touch.
The classic design of the Goblin is great! The big yellow eyes, and classic color palette make him look terrifying. There are some really satisfying horror images as well. The action is very grounded and intense, not to mention the great call backs, especially when he ropes his victim and flies him away.
Bonus Story! The Origin of Sister Sorrow!
That’s right, we get a bonus story in this issue! Sister Sorrow made her debut in Bring on the Bad Guys: Doom, and now we see her beginnings! Of course, Mephisto is up to no good once again! The soul dealer comes to parlay with a young Sorana, whose father has been sentenced to death! In her Weakest moment, she prays to God, but the Devil answers instead! I’m digging Sister Sorrow, and it’s good to see a little more about her in this short story.
Overall Grade 8/10
Bring on the Bad Guys: Green Goblin #1 takes us into the psyche of a killer. We explore how Norman got his first taste for blood, and it’s intense. The artwork feels so familiar and vintage, but with a modern touch. I love the way that Marvel’s greatest villains are being connected through Mephisto. This chapter gives us a look at the origins of Green Goblin from a new angle! I can’t wait to see what they do with The Abomination in the next issue!
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