Green Goblin Costume
Unleash your inner supervillain with this classic purple and green look.
The Green Goblin is one of Spider-Man's most iconic and chaotic adversaries. Perfect for comic book fans and Halloween, this costume captures his signature menacing energy. The classic look consists of a green scaly base layer paired with medieval-style purple garments and his signature pumpkin bomb prop.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–120
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What you need for a Green Goblin costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete Green Goblin costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Green scaly bodysuit
A full-body green spandex suit, preferably with a printed scale pattern to mimic reptile skin.
DIY: Use a plain green long-sleeve shirt and leggings, then draw scale patterns with a dark green fabric marker.
Purple tunic
A sleeveless purple vest or tattered tunic worn over the green bodysuit.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an oversized purple t-shirt and cut jagged zig-zag patterns along the bottom hem.
Purple cowl hood
A pointed purple hood that covers the head and drapes over the shoulders.
DIY: Cut a hood shape from purple felt fabric and safety pin it to the collar of your tunic.
Purple gloves and boot covers
Elbow-length purple gloves and matching pointed boot covers worn over your shoes.
DIY: Wear long purple socks over your shoes and use purple dishwashing gloves for a quick budget option.
Goblin mask
A latex mask featuring pointed ears, a long chin, yellow eyes, and a manic grin.
DIY: Use green face paint, attach prosthetic pointed ears, and draw a wide, exaggerated grin with black makeup.
Pumpkin bomb prop
A small, orange spherical prop resembling a carved jack-o'-lantern.
DIY: Paint a tennis ball or foam craft ball bright orange and draw a black jack-o'-lantern face on it.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Green Goblin costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the green scaly bodysuit or your green base layers.
- 2
Layer the purple tunic over the green bodysuit, centering it on your torso.
- 3
Pull the purple cowl hood over your head, adjusting it so it sits comfortably on your shoulders.
- 4
Slip on the purple gloves, pulling them up over the sleeves of the bodysuit.
- 5
Put on your shoes and pull the purple boot covers over them to create the illusion of pointed boots.
- 6
Put on the latex goblin mask, or apply your green face paint and prosthetics.
- 7
Carry the pumpkin bomb prop in your hand to complete the villainous look.
Makeup & hair
If you are not using a mask, apply bright green face paint to your face and neck. Use dark green eyeshadow to contour your cheekbones, draw on exaggerated pointed black eyebrows, and wear yellow costume contact lenses.
Green Goblin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Spider-Man for a classic hero-versus-villain dynamic.
- group
- Form the Sinister Six with friends dressed as Doctor Octopus, Electro, and Venom.
- kids
- Use a comfortable green fleece jumpsuit with a soft purple hood and a felt pumpkin candy bag.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting purple tunic over a stretchy green compression set for maximum comfort.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a green sweater with a tiny purple cape.
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Children's green goblin costume
- Use a comfortable green fleece jumpsuit with a soft purple hood and a felt pumpkin candy bag.
Tips
- If using a latex mask, make sure the eyeholes are large enough for safe visibility at night.
- Use a hollow plastic pumpkin bucket painted bright orange with a battery-operated tea light inside for a glowing, lightweight prop.
- Wear comfortable sneakers under your boot covers if you plan to do a lot of walking.
Green Goblin costume FAQ
- What are the Green Goblin's signature colors?
- The classic comic book Green Goblin wears bright green and deep purple, while the movie versions often feature metallic emerald green armor.
- How do I make a DIY pumpkin bomb?
- Paint a tennis ball or a small foam sphere bright orange, then use a black marker to draw a menacing jack-o'-lantern face on it.
- Should I wear a mask or use face paint?
- A latex mask provides the classic pointed ears and chin instantly, but face paint is much more breathable and comfortable for long events.
Did you know? The Green Goblin first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 in 1964, created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.