Moon Knight
Creation & Design
Moon Knight was created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, debuting in 1975. The character was designed to be a complex anti-hero with multiple identities and a connection to Egyptian mythology.Early Years
Initially introduced as a villain in 'Werewolf by Night', Moon Knight quickly gained popularity and transitioned into his own series, exploring themes of mental illness and identity.Character Development
Over the years, Moon Knight has evolved from a straightforward vigilante to a complex character grappling with mental illness, identity, and morality, making him a unique figure in the Marvel Universe.Cultural Reception
Moon Knight has received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising his depth and complexity, while some have noted the challenges in portraying his mental health issues accurately.Character Details
Real Name:
Marc Spector
Aliases:
Mr. Knight, Jake Lockley, Steven Grant
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Avengers, Midnight Sons, Heroes for Hire
Abilities:
Expert hand-to-hand combatant, Master detective, Enhanced strength during the night
Equipment:
Moon-shaped darts, Grappling hook, Various weapons
Weight:
225lbs
Height:
6' 1"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Werewolf By Night #31
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
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Text teaser of Moon Knight's first appearance in Werewolf By Night #32
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Text teaser of Moon Knight's first appearance in Werewolf By Night #32
Werewolf By Night #32
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Moon Knight
Werewolf By Night #33
Marvel
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1975
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Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Moon Knight
Comic Reader #126
Street Enterprises
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1976
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Vol. 1
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Preview of Marvel Spotlight #28 (January 1976)
Released two months before Werewolf By Night #37, Moon Knight's 3rd appearance
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Preview of Marvel Spotlight #28 (January 1976)
Released two months before Werewolf By Night #37, Moon Knight's 3rd appearance
Werewolf By Night #37
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of Moon Knight
Marvel Spotlight #28
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
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First solo Moon Knight story
Multiple personalities including Jake Lockley and Steven Grant are revealed
1st appearance of Marlene Alraune, a long-term love interest of Marc Spector
1st appearance of Bertrand Crawley, an informant
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First solo Moon Knight story
Multiple personalities including Jake Lockley and Steven Grant are revealed
1st appearance of Marlene Alraune, a long-term love interest of Marc Spector
1st appearance of Bertrand Crawley, an informant
Marvel Spotlight #29
Marvel
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1976
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Vol. 1
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Second solo Moon Knight story
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #22
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
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First meeting and battle of Spider-Man and Moon Knight
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #23
Marvel
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1978
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Vol. 1
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First team-up of Spider-Man and Moon Knight, previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man #22
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First team-up of Spider-Man and Moon Knight, previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man #22
The Hulk! #17
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Hatchet Man, a serial killer posing as Randall Spector, Moon Knight's brother
1st cameo appearance of Randall Spector, in a flashback
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1st appearance of Hatchet Man, a serial killer posing as Randall Spector, Moon Knight's brother
1st cameo appearance of Randall Spector, in a flashback
Comics Journal #54
Fantagraphics
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1980
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Marvel Preview #21
Curtis
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1980
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Moon Knight #1
Marvel
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1980
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Vol. 1
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First ongoing Moon Knight title series
Origin of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Bushman, a mercenary and arch-nemesis of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon who Marc Spector serves as its avatar
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First ongoing Moon Knight title series
Origin of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Bushman, a mercenary and arch-nemesis of Moon Knight
1st appearance of Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon who Marc Spector serves as its avatar
Moon Knight Portfolio #1
West Portfolios
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1981
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Vol. 1
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Bill Sienkiewicz portfolio collection featuring Moon Knight
Four 11 in. x 14 in. black and white sketches with folder
Limited to 1,500 copies
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Bill Sienkiewicz portfolio collection featuring Moon Knight
Four 11 in. x 14 in. black and white sketches with folder
Limited to 1,500 copies
Moon Knight #8
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Amazing Spider-Man #220
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
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Early team-up of Moon Knight and Spider-Man -The characters first meeting, battle and team-up occurs in Spectacular Spider-Man #22 and #23
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Early team-up of Moon Knight and Spider-Man -The characters first meeting, battle and team-up occurs in Spectacular Spider-Man #22 and #23
Marvel Team-Up Annual #4
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
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First meeting and team-up of Moon Knight and Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist
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First meeting and team-up of Moon Knight and Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist
Moon Knight #12
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Morpheus, a man who turned into a monster after ingesting an experimental drug meant to cure a virus
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1st appearance of Morpheus, a man who turned into a monster after ingesting an experimental drug meant to cure a virus
Moon Knight #13
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
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First battle of Moon Knight versus Daredevil
Amazing Heroes #6
Fantagraphics
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1981
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Moon Knight #14
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance and origin of Stained Glass Scarlet, a former nun who became a vigilante
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1st appearance and origin of Stained Glass Scarlet, a former nun who became a vigilante
Moon Knight #15
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Xenos, a psychopath who led an army of rats
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1st appearance of Xenos, a psychopath who led an army of rats
Moon Knight #21
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
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First meeting of Moon Knight and Brother Voodoo
Moon Knight #23
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Moon Knight #25
Marvel
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1982
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Black Spectre, a vigilante who later served the Dark Lord of Chaos, Set
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1st appearance of Black Spectre, a vigilante who later served the Dark Lord of Chaos, Set
Moon Knight #29
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Werewolf By Night
Moon Knight #30
Marvel
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1983
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Moon Knight #36
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
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First meeting of Moon Knight and Doctor Strange
Moon Knight #38
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
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Final issue
Moon Knight #1
Marvel
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1985
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Vol. 2
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Debut of new Moon Knight costume and powers
West Coast Avengers #21
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 2
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Despite the cover text, Moon Knight and Doctor Pym do not join the West Coast Avengers until issue #23
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Despite the cover text, Moon Knight and Doctor Pym do not join the West Coast Avengers until issue #23
West Coast Avengers #23
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 2
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Moon Knight, Espirita and Hank Pym join the West Coast Avengers
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Moon Knight, Espirita and Hank Pym join the West Coast Avengers
Punisher Annual #2
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
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First battle of Punisher versus Moon Knight
Marvel Age #74
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
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Cover art by Sal Velluto
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Chloe Tran, an agent of the Knights Templar
Premiere issue of the second ongoing Moon Knight series following a six-issue, 1985 limited series
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1st appearance of Chloe Tran, an agent of the Knights Templar
Premiere issue of the second ongoing Moon Knight series following a six-issue, 1985 limited series
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #4
Marvel
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1989
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Midnight, a sidekick to Moon Knight who later became an enemy
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1st appearance of Midnight, a sidekick to Moon Knight who later became an enemy
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #25
Marvel
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1991
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Vol. 1
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First team-up of Moon Knight and Ghost Rider
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #35
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 1
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1st full appearance of Randall Spector, the brother of Moon Knight who was previously thought to be the murderer Hatchet-Man and becomes Shadowknight in the next issue
In Hulk! #17, a killer named Hatchet Man impersonates Randall
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1st full appearance of Randall Spector, the brother of Moon Knight who was previously thought to be the murderer Hatchet-Man and becomes Shadowknight in the next issue
In Hulk! #17, a killer named Hatchet Man impersonates Randall
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #36
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 1
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Moon Knight's brother, Randall Spector becomes Shadowknight
Moon Knight: Divided We Fall #1
Marvel
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1992
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Vol. 1
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One-shot featuring Moon Knight vs Bushman
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #50
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
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Moon Knight leaves The Avengers
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #55
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
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First cover art by Stephen Platt on Moon Knight
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #57
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
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Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #300
Sensational She-Hulk, The #58
Marvel
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1993
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Vol. 1
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First meeting of She-Hulk and Moon Knight as Jake Lockley, the cab driver persona of Marc Spector
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First meeting of She-Hulk and Moon Knight as Jake Lockley, the cab driver persona of Marc Spector
Manifest Destiny 2099 #1
Marvel
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1998
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Moon Knight 2099, a female version of the character who protects the lunar settlement of Attilan
Origin of Fantastic Four 2099
Copies ordered by retailers: 14,177
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1st appearance of Moon Knight 2099, a female version of the character who protects the lunar settlement of Attilan
Origin of Fantastic Four 2099
Copies ordered by retailers: 14,177
Black Panther #22
Marvel
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2000
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Vol. 3
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1st appearance of Erik Killmonger as Black Panther aka Killpanther
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1st appearance of Erik Killmonger as Black Panther aka Killpanther
Ultimate Spider-Man #79
Marvel
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2005
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Vol. 1
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1st appearance of Ultimate Moon Knight
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Packaged with the Marvel Legends M.O.D.O.K. series action figure of Moon Knight
Not For Resale printed in lower left corner
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Packaged with the Marvel Legends M.O.D.O.K. series action figure of Moon Knight
Not For Resale printed in lower left corner
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Retailer preview
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Variant "bloody" cover art by David Finch
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