Matchup · Spider-Man rogue

Spider-Man vs. Hobgoblin

Roderick Kingsley, one of Spider-Man's own rogues. In this site's ratings, the classic Peter Parker Spider-Man wins 65% of their one-on-one fights, so Spider-Man is the favorite.

Spider-Man (Peter Parker)65%Favored

Hobgoblin35%Underdog

The verdict: Spider-Man has the edge

Fight rules: both fighters at their peak, no preparation, no allies, only their own powers and personal gear. A win is a knockout, a restraint they can't escape, or a forced surrender. The percentages are fan estimates, not official information.

Spider-Man's edge

Spider-sense for the bombs and an edge in close combat. Kingsley is careful, which makes him predictable.

Hobgoblin's edge

A refined Goblin Formula, glider, pumpkin bombs and energy gloves, and Roderick Kingsley's cold, patient planning.

Odds for every Spider-Man

Each version of Spider-Man's chance of beating Hobgoblin. The best placed, Cosmic Spider-Man, wins 90% of the time; the worst placed, Spider-Ham, wins 57%. The last column says what moves each version away from classic Peter's 65%.

Spider-Man	Spidey wins	Outcome	What changes
Peter Parker Earth-616 comics	65%	Favored	The baseline Spider-Man
Miles Morales Earth-616 comics	70%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version; +6: Camouflage: an opponent who aims by eye loses him completely.; +3: Venom strike: one clean jolt can stun or paralyze a living opponent.
Ben Reilly Earth-616 comics	64%	Favored	Overall −2 for this version; +1: Impact webbing pins a shooter's arms from range.
Superior Spider-Man Earth-616 comics	70%	Favored	Overall +2 for this version; +4: Otto reverse-engineers tech-based opponents faster than anyone alive.
Black-suit Peter Earth-616 comics	69%	Favored	Overall +5 for this version
Iron Spider Peter Earth-616 comics	70%	Favored	Overall +3 for this version; +3: Bulletproof plating and three waldo arms blunt guns, blades and arrows.
Cosmic Spider-Man Earth-616 comics	90%	Favored	Overall +40 for this version
Spider-Woman Earth-616 comics	69%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version; +4: Venom blasts stun or knock out living opponents.; +3: She can take the fight into the air with flyers.
Silk Earth-616 comics	64%	Favored	Overall −1 for this version
Ultimate Peter Alternate comics	62%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version
Ultimate Peter (2024) Alternate comics	61%	Favored	Overall −4 for this version
Spider-Gwen Alternate comics	62%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version
Spider-Man 2099 Alternate comics	65%	Favored	The baseline Spider-Man
Spider-Man Noir Alternate comics	63%	Favored	Overall −2 for this version
Spider-Ham Alternate comics	57%	Toss-up	Overall −8 for this version
Spider-Punk Alternate comics	66%	Favored	Overall −1 for this version; +2: Sonic blasts stagger living opponents.
Maguire's Peter Film	61%	Favored	Overall −4 for this version
Garfield's Peter Film	61%	Favored	Overall −4 for this version
Holland's Peter Film	63%	Favored	Overall −2 for this version
Spider-Verse Miles Film	69%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version; +6: Camouflage: an opponent who aims by eye loses him completely.; +3: Venom strike can stun a living opponent.
Spider-Verse Gwen Film	60%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version
Peter B. Parker Film	62%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version; +2: Twenty-two years against these villains.
1994 animated Peter TV and animation	64%	Favored	Overall −3 for this version; +2: He has fought nearly every one of these villains.
Spectacular Peter TV and animation	60%	Favored	Overall −5 for this version
Insomniac Peter Video games	69%	Favored	Overall +1 for this version; +3: An engineer with an arsenal built to short out and dismantle tech.
Insomniac Miles Video games	77%	Favored	Overall +1 for this version; +6: Camouflage: an opponent who aims by eye loses him.; +4: His venom blasts hit far harder than the comic version's.; +4: Bio-electric venom fries electronics, shields and drones.

Tale of the tape

Eight stats on a 1-to-10 scale, classic Spider-Man against Hobgoblin. How the stat scales work.

StatSpider-ManHobgoblin

Strength66

Speed67

Agility106

Durability67

Size44

Fighting skill75

Intelligence78

Ranged attack36

Hobgoblin's power set

Enhanced Goblin Formula6/10
Superhuman strength without Norman's insanity.
Goblin glider8/10
A jet glider with built-in weapons.
Pumpkin bombs8/10
Explosive and gas grenades.
Strategy8/10
Plans years ahead and covers his tracks.

Who is Hobgoblin?

Roderick Kingsley was a fashion designer and corporate raider who found one of Norman Osborn's hidden Goblin lairs and made himself the Hobgoblin. He debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983), and the mystery of his identity ran for years, helped along by the people he brainwashed into taking the blame, including reporter Ned Leeds. Kingsley was finally confirmed as the original Hobgoblin in 1997. He later franchised the Hobgoblin name, renting the costume and gear to other criminals.

First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #238 (1983)

Affiliations

Kingsley's empire: Ran a fashion house and a criminal empire.
Hobgoblin franchise: Rented the Hobgoblin identity to other criminals.
Goblin legacy: Built on Norman Osborn's stolen gear and formula.