Regarding the HOBGOBLIN LIVES 1-3 miniseries I mentioned above:

Even in lame form, It would be interesting to see how Stern himself (who created Hobgoblin, and built up the initial suspense and clues to his HG's identity) finally concluded the storyline.

I'd heard that Stern initially planned to conclude the storyline in AMAZING SPIDERMAN # 250, but was influenced to not reveal Hobgoblin's identity, and allow it to be further stretched for the sake of sales.
The buildup from issue 238 (introducing the Hobgoblin) till 250 was one of the most engaging storylines in comics history.




It would be nice to see who Stern originally planned the Hobgoblin to be revealed as, but I'll bet that the new series didn't follow his original plans either.




Like how Kirby originally planned to end the New Gods in the early 70's, as compared to his god-awful later effort with HUNGER DOGS in 1985.
It's impossible to re-create what was originally planned years ago, and do it the same way.

HUNGER DOGS was a big "WTF ?!?" disappointment as well.