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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Ultimate Spider-Man #108
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Marc Spector as Ultimate Ronin
Moon Knight #20
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 5
Oversized issue that reprints the introduction of Moon Knight with excerpts from Werewolf by Knight #32 and #33
Oversized issue that reprints the introduction of Moon Knight with excerpts from Werewolf by Knight #32 and #33
Variant cover art by Mike Deodato
Moon Knight: Silent Knight #1
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
One-shot with cover art by Clayton Crain
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,644
One-shot with cover art by Clayton Crain
Copies ordered by retailers: 17,644
Moon Knight #26
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 5
Cover art by Gabriele Dell'Otto
Limited to 699 copies
Variant cover art by David Finch
Variant cover art by Francesco Mattina
Vengeance of the Moon Knight #7
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
Battle of Deadpool vs Moon Knight part 1
Secret Avengers #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Secret Avengers: Captain America, War Machine, Black Widow, Valkyrie, Beast, Nova and Moon Knight
1st team appearance of the Shadow Council
Beginning of the 'Heroic Age' according to Marvel
1st team appearance of the Secret Avengers: Captain America, War Machine, Black Widow, Valkyrie, Beast, Nova and Moon Knight
1st team appearance of the Shadow Council
Beginning of the 'Heroic Age' according to Marvel
Vengeance of the Moon Knight #10
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
First battle of Deadpool and Moon Knight
Variant cover art by Josh Medors
'Heroic Age' trade dress
Variant cover art by Mike Deodato
Variant cover art by Mark Brooks
'Tron' movie edition
Variant cover art by Harvey Tolibao
Variant cover art by Terry Dodson
Marvel's 50th Anniversary edition
Cover art inspired by Daredevil #1 (1998)
Variant cover art by Terry Dodson
Marvel's 50th Anniversary edition
Cover art inspired by Daredevil #1 (1998)
Secret Avengers #19
Marvel
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2012
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Vol. 1
Debut of Moon Knight costume, white business suit and simple mask without hood
In this issue, Marc Spector operates under the personalities of Steven Grant and Jake Lockley. The Mr. Knight personality does not emerge until two years later in Moon Knight #1 (2014)
Debut of Moon Knight costume, white business suit and simple mask without hood
In this issue, Marc Spector operates under the personalities of Steven Grant and Jake Lockley. The Mr. Knight personality does not emerge until two years later in Moon Knight #1 (2014)
Variant Venomized cover art by Khoi Pham
Moon Knight #1
Marvel
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2014
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Vol. 7
Marc Spector assumes the moniker of Mr. Knight
1st appearance of Ryan Trent, later becomes the second Black Spectre
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: some collectors consider Secret Avengers #19 the introduction of the Mr. Knight persona but it is only the debut of a similar costume design and not an identity
Marc Spector assumes the moniker of Mr. Knight
1st appearance of Ryan Trent, later becomes the second Black Spectre
⚠️ Debatable Firsts: some collectors consider Secret Avengers #19 the introduction of the Mr. Knight persona but it is only the debut of a similar costume design and not an identity
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
The crescent moon/Moon Knight image was made into an enamel pin for a blind box giveaway at SDCC 2016
Variant cover art by Skottie Young
The crescent moon/Moon Knight image was made into an enamel pin for a blind box giveaway at SDCC 2016
Variant cover art by Phil Noto
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
Moon Knight #1
Marvel
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2016
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Vol. 8
1st appearance of Dr. Emmet, the psychiatrist who treats Marc Spector
1st appearance of Dr. Emmet, the psychiatrist who treats Marc Spector
Variant cover art by Marco Rudy
Variant cover art by Bob Hall
Moon Knight #10
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 8
Origin of Marc Spector, as a boy, the first time he was approached by Khonshu and the first time he encountered his Steven Grant persona
Origin of Marc Spector, as a boy, the first time he was approached by Khonshu and the first time he encountered his Steven Grant persona
Variant cover art by Tyler Crook
Variant cover art by Whilce Portacio
Moon Knight #11
Marvel
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2017
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Vol. 8
Origin of Moon Knight, specifically when Marc met longtime supporting character, Frenchie aka Jean-Paul Duchamp, who first appeared in Werewolf By Night #32
Origin of Moon Knight, specifically when Marc met longtime supporting character, Frenchie aka Jean-Paul Duchamp, who first appeared in Werewolf By Night #32
Back Issue #95
TwoMorrows
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2017
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Vol. 1
Cover appearance of Moon Knight by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Pasqual Ferry
Moon Knight #188
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the Sun King, the avatar of Ra
Variant cover art by Daniel Warren Johnson
Moon Knight #190
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Diatrice, the daughter of Moon Knight and Marlene, unnamed
1st cover appearance of the Sun King and first time referred to by Sun King
1st cameo appearance of Diatrice, the daughter of Moon Knight and Marlene, unnamed
1st cover appearance of the Sun King and first time referred to by Sun King
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher
Trading Card variant
Moon Knight #191
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Diatrice Alraune, daughter of Marc Spector, name revealed
1st full appearance of Diatrice Alraune, daughter of Marc Spector, name revealed
Moon Knight #194
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
Origin of Moon Knight, specifically a traumatic event from his childhood that triggered his Dissociative Identity Disorder
1st appearance of Uncle Ernst, a Nazi soldier living under the identity of a rabbi
Origin of Moon Knight, specifically a traumatic event from his childhood that triggered his Dissociative Identity Disorder
1st appearance of Uncle Ernst, a Nazi soldier living under the identity of a rabbi
Defenders #10
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 5
First team-up of Blade and Moon Knight
This is not an official team but the heroes are gathered in the final panel of the last issue in the series to battle the Hood
First team-up of Blade and Moon Knight
This is not an official team but the heroes are gathered in the final panel of the last issue in the series to battle the Hood
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher inspired by David Finch
IG Comics Store exclusive
Limited to 600 copies
Variant cover art by John Tyler Christopher inspired by David Finch
IG Comics Store exclusive
Limited to 600 copies
Moon Knight #200
Marvel
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2018
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of the False Truth, a corrupted version of the character, the Truth
1st appearance of the False Truth, a corrupted version of the character, the Truth
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Skan
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Moon Knight Annual #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 2
Non-Key
Variant cover art by Michael Mercado
Avengers #36
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 8
Moon Knight becomes the Fist of the Phoenix
Cover art featuring the Black Panther with a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played the Black Panther
Moon Knight becomes the Fist of the Phoenix
Cover art featuring the Black Panther with a tribute to Chadwick Boseman, the actor who played the Black Panther
Variant cover art by Elizabeth Torque
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Hidden Gem edition
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