The Glider was originally a military project developed by Oscorp, but was abandoned due to the need of sacrificing either maneuverability or protection.On Earth-12041, the glider was created by S.H.I.E.L.D.On Earth-TRN664, a modified Goblin Glider was given to a brainwashed Deadpool to aid him in killing Spider-Man.ĭeadpool Kills the Marvel Universe Again #2 It could also be operated independently via a handheld remote control. This "bomber" variant was blue in color, could fly twice as high as the smaller one, four times as fast, and in addition to the directed-energy weapons, was equipped with missiles, smart bombs, saw-toothed disks, and Pumpkin Bombs. The original glider could also be docked atop and operated in tandem with a larger, more advanced model, giving the pilot access to increased firepower and maneuverability. These could melt through glass and allow the pilot access through the windows of high-rise buildings. It was equipped with directed-energy weapons behind its "eyes", which were operated by push-button switches located behind the head. On Earth-92131, the Goblin Glider featured a bat-shaped head on its front and was purple in color. On Earth-29801, the Goblin Glider came with air-bags, preventing it from being used to impale people. Porker, using his Spider-Ham identity, went after the kid and successfully took him home with mommy completely unaware of anything. It was later taken for a joyride by Osbird's young son Normie who was being babysat by Peter Porker at the time. On Earth-8311, The Gobbler Glider was originally used by Norman Osbird, the original Green Gobbler. Variants Bat-GliderĪ modified Glider used by the Hobgoblin, designed to look like a bat. Green Goblin (Harry Osborn) used the glider to kidnap Mary Jane Watson and take her on top of the George Washington Bridge, where they only talked.Īn unused Goblin Glider was later found by Spider-Man in the abandoned Osborn Industries building. The glider was later destroyed by Ghost Rider when he was confronted by the Hobgoblin. Green Goblin (Norman Osborn) used the glider to kidnap Gwen Stacy and take her on top of the Brooklyn Bridge, where she died.Īfter destroying the building in Brooklyn used as his hideout, Hobgoblin escaped on his glider, carrying with him his protege Adam Wright. ĭuring their next fight, Spider-Man wrapped his legs tightly around the Goblin's neck, steering the Goblin's glider to the hospital where Harry was lying in a bed: realizing his son's condition caused the Green Goblin to return to his Norman Osborn identity and pass out. After a brief battle across the city, the Goblin escaped on his glider, believing Spider-Man dead. When his Green Goblin memories returned, Norman Osborn found the glider in one of his old safe houses, and for Spider-Man in full costume. The Green Goblin's boots locked into the stirrups of the glider electromagnetically. The goblin glider was steered primarily, however, by the weight and attitude of its rider. The main microprocessor assisted manual controls were behind the head of the glider, and later modifications added voice-activated radio-linked controls integrated into the Green Goblin's mask. Top speed and a full normal load would exhaust the fuel supply in about one hour. It was capable of supporting about 400 lbs including Norman's weight (and far more for very brief periods of time). After the flying broomstick, Green Goblin then soon re-designed this device into an improved version that he called his "goblin glider", capable of great maneuverability and speeds of up to 90 miles per hour.
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