New York City was having a normal day, but the citizens were unaware of what was happening at Ravencroft Mental Institution for the Superhuman Criminally Insane. Within the walls of the asylum, the most infamous inmate bent the bars in his cell window like pipe-cleaners. With a clear path out of his cell, Harold Osborn, the wealthiest businessman in the Mid-Atlantic and the infamous Green Goblin, clambered out and rode away on a waiting robot bat.
GREEN GOBLIN ESCAPES STATE'S MOST SECURE SANITORIUM read the Daily Bugle headline.
Upon reading this, Peter could clearly imagine Harry saying "Ready or not, Petey, old pal, here I come!"
"I will be ready, old friend," said Peter, "whatever it takes, I'll be ready."
The next day, Harry Osborn returned home to his family. His wife, Liz Allan, who had also attended Midtown High with Peter but was never really noticed, was not too thrilled to see him after what he did.
"Lizzie," said Harry, "It's been a while, how've you been?" Liz didn't answer. "C'mon, I know you can hear me."
"You've got some nerve, Harry," said Liz, "coming back here after what you did to your best friend and potentially countless others."
"I thought you liked me for my bravery."
"The police are after you, Harry."
"So what?"
"So, if they find you, you're going back to the Vault."
"Ravencroft."
"What-the-hell-ever, the point is they're after you."
"I won't be here long, just wanted to stop by and see my lovely lady and my beautiful baby boy."
"Normie's not a baby anymore, he's three years old."
"He'll always be my baby boy."
"You're not seeing him, Harry."
"I already see him." Harry gestured over to a toddler in the living room, playing roughly with a Spider-Man action figure, "Just like his old man, huh, Liz?" Liz slapped him across the face.
"Fine," said Harry, "I'll go, but I will come back, and I'll come back a changed man!" Harry walked out of the apartment, slamming the door behind him.