Ned Leeds

Ned Leeds is a fictional character from Marvel's Spider-Man universe. He is portrayed as a diligent reporter and colleague of Peter Parker (Spider-Man), working for the Daily Bugle newspaper. Throughout various storylines, Ned is depicted as a close friend and confidant to Peter, often providing support and comic relief. In some versions, he becomes a superhero himself, adopting the alias "Hobgoblin," which introduces a complex twist to his character. Overall, Ned serves as a grounded, relatable human connection for Peter Parker amid the extraordinary events of the Spider-Man stories.