Who Is Proto-Goblin? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Proto-Goblin is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Nels Van Adder, with over 7 comic issue appearances. A man used as a test subject by Norman Osborn years before he became the Green Goblin.

Who is Proto-Goblin?

Long before Norman Osborn became the Green Goblin, long before young Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider, there was a man named Nels Van Adder who worked for Osborn Industries. Origin Early in his career, Captain George Stacy is on the hunt for a serial killer. In the time before super-powered individuals, Stacy refused to listen to the conspiracy theories from his brother, Arthur , about super-powered folk taking over humanity. George finds himself called to Osborn Industries when one of his officers was attacked by a suspicious individual lurking around one of the plants. The reason Stacy was called in was because Norman refused to allow anyone inside except for him. He also insists that his new head of security escort him...who happens to be George's brother Arthur. Van Adder's employee badge? Hmm... George and Art enter the facility with some armed police officers looking for the suspect.

Key facts

Proto-Goblin is of human origin. The character is published by Marvel. With 7 recorded issue appearances, Proto-Goblin ranks among the most featured characters in comics.