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Spider-Man: The Animated Series Episode ReviewsThe Hobgoblin, Part Two
Review by Stu, Media by Kolbar
Episode #12 - The Hobgoblin, Part Two
Original Airdate: May 27th, 1995
Spider-Man goes after the Hobgoblin after he attacks Aunt May and kidnaps Harry Osborn. He forms an alliance with Norman Osborn and unknowingly becomes allied with the Kingpin as well. After rescuing Harry, Spider-Man finds himself in an all-out no-holds-barred fight to the finish with the Hobgoblin.
Credits:
Written By: Stan Berkowitz
Music Composed By: Shuki Levy and Kussa Mahchi
Animation Services By: Toyko Movie Shinsha (TMS)
Guest Starring: Christopher Daniel Barnes as Spider-Man/ Peter Parker, Ed Asner
as J. Jonah Jameson, Neil Ross as Norman Osborn, Mark Hamill as The Hobgoblin and
Roscoe Lee Brown as The Kingping
Review:
Following exactly where part one left off, Spidey clashes with Hobgoblin in style,
meaning that once again, the animation was spectacular. The story had a lot
going for it, as it all seemed to tie in with each other, as the episode
reflected the choices each of the central characters made. This episode
stands out as one of the shining examples of the story concluding everything
without telling the story at a breakneck pace. Each of the characters had a purpose
and there was plently of great little twists along the way.
Spider-Man perusing the Hobgoblin in a blinding rage instead of being there for
his ill Aunt, Kingpin being stupid enough to trust a man who tried to kill him a
few hours ago and Osborn using Spider-Man to fight his battles for him and
Hobgoblin, now king of crime central believes himself untouchable, with Spidey
sending him crashing down to earth, in what was actually a very good fight
scene, despite minimal, if any fighting being allowed to take place. The dialouge
especially helped the episode, it shined throughout.
I've always liked the Hobgoblin, I'm glad to see he didn't get shafted in this
series, as he has done in the comics since they (stupidly) brought back Norman
Osborn. It was great to see him animated, and with Mark Hamills fantastic voice
work, they didn't go to far wrong. He had great motivation and Hamill really
pounded that through. None of his later appearances really lived up to this one
and thee big reveal as to who was behind the mask was nothing short of a huge
letdown.
On a more positive note, the ending of this episode was arguably one of the coolest
the show did. Another excellent episode to add to the first season's list.
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