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Who Is Adam Wright? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Adam Wright (Marvel): Boy mutilated by the Hobgoblin (Macendale).

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Adam Wright is a Marvel comic book character, with over 4 comic issue appearances. Boy mutilated by the Hobgoblin (Macendale).

Who is Adam Wright?

After being transformed into a literal goblin during the events of Inferno , the Hobgoblin ( Jason Macendale ) abducted an unidentified woman and her son, Adam, for undisclosed reasons. He murdered the mother and brainwashed Adam into believing that she was evil and that he embodied love and goodness. Spider-Man and Ghost Rider (Ketch) tracked down the Hobgoblin but discovered too late that the Hobgoblin had somehow disfigured him to resemble the Hobgoblin himself. During the battle between the heroes and the villain, the inexperienced Ghost Rider, rammed his cycle into the Hobgoblin, not seeing that he was holding Adam. Spider-Man took the injured boy to receive medical treatment.

Key facts

Adam Wright is of human origin and first appeared in "Masques: Part 1". The character is published by Marvel. With 4 recorded issue appearances, Adam Wright ranks among the most featured characters in comics.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Wright?

Boy mutilated by the Hobgoblin (Macendale).

When did Adam Wright first appear?

Adam Wright first appeared in "Masques: Part 1".

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