Characters : Elizabeth (Allan) Osborn

 
 

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Attributes

Height: 5' 9"

Weight: 135 lbs

Eyes: Blue

Hair: Blonde

Features: The prettiest student at Midtown High

Summary

Created By: Stan Lee, Steve Ditko

Real Name: Elizabeth (Allan) Osborn

Current Aliases: None

Former Aliases: None

Dual Identity: None

Current Occupation: Unemployed

Former Occupation: Nurse, Executive of Osborn Industries

Citizenship: U.S.

Legal Status: Arrested for attempted robbery

Place of Birth: U.S.

Marital Status: Widowed

Known Relatives: Norman Osborn Jr (son), Harry Osborn (husband, deceased), Norman Osborn Sr. (father-in-law), Mark Raxton (step-brother)

Known Confidants: Harry Osborn (deceased), Peter Parker, Molten Man

Known Allies: Molten Man, Spider-Man

Major Enemies: Green Goblin, Mysterio, Hobgoblin (Kingsley)

Usual Bases: Forest Hills

Former Bases: New York City

Current Groups: None

Former Groups: None

Education: College Graduate

 

Powers & Paraphenalia

Strength Level: Normal human

Powers: None

Abilities: Drive Flash Thompson insane with jealousy. Endure a life surrounded by superpowered friends and relatives.

Equipment: None

Weapons: None

Limitations: Parental responsibilities.

 
 

Background

Liz Allan was part of the popular crowd at Midtown High School when Peter was a teenager. The daughter of a hotel owner, Liz came from a family of priviledge. On her mother's side, she had an interesting step-brother by the name of Mark Raxton, commonly known as the Molten Man. She was commonly seen with boyfriend Flash Thompson by her side along with buddies Jason Ionella, Tiny McKeever, and Sally Avril. Liz was often part of the pack picking on poor Peter Parker (she graces the first page of Amazing Fantasty #15 with the infamous jab, "Peter Parker? He's Midtown High's only professional wallflower!"). However, when everyone thought the unmasked Peter was impersonating Spider-Man to rescue Betty Brant from the tentacles of Dr. Octopus, Liz recognized Peter's bravery - and actually developed a crush on him! When Peter asked Liz out, she accepted - but as usual, the date was cancelled Spider-Man's clash with the Sandman caused Peter was not interested in Liz, while his heart belonged to Betty Brant.This irked Flash Thompson incredibly, and led to the historic boxing match between puny Parker and the Big Man on Campus.

By graduation, Liz told Peter she was ready to move on from the old crowd, tired of being perceived as a dizzy blonde, and tired of Flash Thompson following her around. Liz split off from the group for selfless reasons as well, as she tended to her infamous step-brother with a molten metal skin condition.

Liz returned shortly after the death of Gwen Stacy. The Molten Man was out of control again, and Liz was back in town to find Peter for some level-headed advice from one she knew she could trust. Liz stuck around and joined Peter's inner circle of friends. Harry had returned from his fling as the Green Goblin, and was seeking psychiatric help. During this time, Harry saved Liz from Mirage at the wedding of Betty Brant and Ned Leeds. They soon began dating. Liz worked as a hospital nurse while Harry prepared to take over his father's company. With the Molten Man again losing control, Liz tried to help Raxxton. She was arrested for an attempted robbery of needed chemicals and drugs from her job all for the sake of helping her molten step brother deal with his fiery condition. Ashamed, and fearful of damaging her boyfriends reputation, she left Harry.

After Harry and Spider-Man tackled the Green Goblin's third return (as Dr. Barton Hamilton, Harry's psychiatrist), Harry returned home to find Liz waiting for him. With Harry's new responsibilities under management of Oscorp, the two faded out of Peter Parker's life. They moved out to the Long Island suburbs, and got married.

Liz and Harry returned to Peter's life when the Hobgoblin, Roderick Kingsley began threatening the Osborn family. Soon afterwards Liz gave birth to a son, Norman Osborn Jr.. When the Parker's were evicted from their apartment, Harry and Liz took them in as tenants in the same building. Harry began to lose mental stability again, and returned to menacing Spider-Man reaware of his secret identity. Liz drifted into a state of denial to cope with her husband's madness. With her husband poisoned by an experimental Goblin formula, Liz became a young widow. Following Harry's death, Liz took over Harry's responsibilities within Osborn Industries. During this time, she endured the kidnapping of Normie Jr. by robotic Goblinettes left over from her husband. Normie was rescued thanks to Spider-Man and the Molten Man.

Upon Norman Osborn Sr.'s return from the "dead", Liz lost her control of the company. She is currently unemployed, caring for Norman Jr. while maintaining a strained relationship with her father-in-law. She dated Foggy Nelson for a short time until Mysterio intervened in the relationship. Her main responsibility now is caring for her young son, who is frequently the target of attacks and kidnappings from the super criminal element.

Its not clear what the status of Liz's marriage to Harry is after he was resurrected by Mephisto. Harry is dating the daughter of New York's District Attourney, who is not too happy about his daughter being around one of those crazy Osborns.

Thanks To:

Some of the above information is extracted from the various versions of the Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe and the more recent Marvel Encyclopaedias.

The assistance of the Marvel Chronology Project is gratefully acknowledged.

 

 
 

Character Appearances

Jan 1996 FB: Amazing Fantasy #17
Aug 1962 App: Amazing Fantasy #15
May 1989 App: Spider-Man: Parallel Lives
  "Spider-Man: Parallel Lives"
Dec 1995 App: Amazing Fantasy #16
Mar 1996 App: Amazing Fantasy #18
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