Oscorp

Oscorp (sometimes stylized as OsCorp), also known as Oscorp Industries, is a fictional multibillion-dollar multinational corporation appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, predominantly in stories about Spider-Man. The company was founded by Norman Osborn and has appeared in numerous media adaptations. It first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (March, 1966) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

Oscorp (sometimes stylized as OsCorp), also known as Oscorp Industries, is a fictional multibillion-dollar multinational corporation appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics, predominantly in stories about Spider-Man. The company was founded by Norman Osborn and has appeared in numerous media adaptations. It first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #37 (March, 1966) and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko.

History

The corporation is based out of the Oscorp Tower in New York City. It was created and run by its CEO Norman Osborn, who formed a business partnership with Mendel Stromm. Since Osborn provided the bulk of the financing, the company was called the Osborn Corporation, or Oscorp. Stromm's early research was on a chemical that would provide enhanced strength in its test subjects and would eventually turn Osborn into the Green Goblin. Osborn, wanting the formula for himself, discovered that Stromm had been embezzling funds from Oscorp. Stromm explained that he was merely borrowing but Osborn turned him over to the police. After several years in prison, Stromm was released and tried to kill Osborn for revenge. Jay Allan's company "Allan Chemical" was merged with Osborn's stocks from Oscorp and the last remaining properties of Horizon Labs after its destruction, establishing it under the new name of Alchemax. It was later revealed that Norman Osborn under the guise of "Mason Banks" created the corporation in order to leave a strong empire for his grandson and establish an empire for the Osborn legacy. Their headquarters Oscorp Tower was the former headquarters of Oscorp.

Fictional staff members

Current

Norman Osborn - The founder and CEO of Oscorp.

Former

Arthur Stacy - The chief of security at Oscorp. Stacy is the brother of George Stacy and the uncle of Gwen Stacy. Charles Standish - The senior vice-president of Oscorp. Donald Menken - The personal assistant of Norman Osborn. Dr. David Patrick Lowell - A scientist who became Sundown upon being drenched in his chemicals that was similar to the Goblin Formula. Dr. Malek - A scientist who was part of the research team that was experimenting on Freak. Dr. Nels van Adder - A research scientist whose formula turned him into the Proto-Goblin. Dr. David Lowell - He developed the Photogenesis Project for Oscorp, and discovered a way to give a human superpowers through photosynthesis. Harry Osborn - Norman's son who for a time was CEO. Mendel Stromm - Former partner of Norman Osborn. Mark Raxton - Former head of security.

Other versions

Ultimate Marvel

In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Oscorp developed the Oz super soldier serum and the spiders that gave Peter Parker and Miles Morales superpowers. After Norman Osborn injected himself with Oz serum and became the Green Goblin, many of Oscorp's scientists were killed or transitioned to other companies.

Ultimate Universe

In Earth-6160, Oscorp is one of the largest companies of the North American Union, a regional power bloc which includes the United States. Norman Osborn operated as CEO before his death in a false flag attack on Stark Tower orchestrated by the Maker's Council. After Norman's death, Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy take control of Oscorp.

In other media

Television

Oscorp appears in Spider-Man: The Animated Series. In the first season, Norman Osborn hires Spencer Smythe to create the Spider-Slayer in exchange for building a hoverchair for Spencer's paralyzed son, Alistair. After the Spider-Slayer is destroyed by Spider-Man, the Oscorp building explodes and Spencer is seemingly killed. Spencer survives and is found by the Kingpin, who works with the Hobgoblin to kidnap Norman's son Harry. When the Kingpin refuses to pay Hobgoblin immediately, they cease their partnership. Following this, Osborn sells 50% of his company to the Kingpin to repay his debt. After becoming the Green Goblin, Norman is defeated by Spider-Man and sustains amnesia that renders him unable to remember that he is the Green Goblin. The following day, Norman publicly announces that Oscorp will no longer produce chemical weapons and allows Harry to be brought into the company. Oscorp appears in Spider-Man: The New Animated Series. Oscorp appears in The Spectacular Spider-Man. Oscorp appears in Ultimate Spider-Man. Similar to the Ultimate Marvel reality, Norman allies with Doctor Octopus to capture Spider-Man, intending to create super soldiers from his DNA. After Taskmaster fails to capture Spider-Man, Doctor Octopus is enraged and destroys the Oscorp facility. An Oscorp building appears in the Avengers Assemble episode "Dark Avengers". Oscorp appears in Spider-Man (2017). This version of the company created the spider that gave Peter Parker his powers. Additionally, Norman Osborn founded the school Osborn Academy as a technological rival to Horizon High and a hi-tech security force called the Osborn Commandos made up of Osborn Academy's staff and students. Oscorp appears in Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.

Film

Video games

Oscorp appears in the Spider-Man tie-in game. The company in the game parallels that of the film, with Norman Osborn and his scientists attempting to capture Spider-Man in order to study his genetics to perfect a super-soldier serum that the company needs to develop for a military contract. After a number of failed attempts to capture Spider-Man using Oscorp robots, Norman subjects himself to the unfinished serum and becomes the Green Goblin. Oscorp appears in Spider-Man: Friend or Foe. Oscorp appears in Lego Marvel Super Heroes. Oscorp appears in The Amazing Spider-Man tie-in game. Oscorp appears in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 tie-in game. Oscorp appears in Marvel Contest of Champions. Oscorp Tower appears in Marvel Snap.

References

External links

Oscorp at Marvel Wiki Oscorp at Comic Vine

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