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Creation & Design

Misty Knight was created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Frank Robbins, first appearing in the mid-1970s as a strong female character in a male-dominated genre.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a supporting character in the Iron Fist series, Misty quickly gained popularity and became a prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, often teaming up with other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, Misty Knight has evolved from a sidekick to a fully realized character with her own storylines, showcasing her strength, intelligence, and resilience in the face of adversity.

Cultural Reception

Misty Knight has been well-received as a pioneering character in comic books, representing strong, independent women and breaking stereotypes.

Character Details

Real Name:
Misty Knight
First Appearance:
Marvel Team-Up #1
Aliases:
Knight, Misty
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Heroes for Hire, Daughters of the Dragon, The Defenders
Abilities:
Martial arts expert, Enhanced strength, Bionic arm
Equipment:
Bionic arm, Various weapons
Weight:
130lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
brown
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel Team-Up #1
Marvel ⋅ 1972
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Marvel Team-Up #1
 
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Premiere issue of a series that teams up Spider-Man with other Marvel characters

Retconned 1st appearance of Misty Knight

Misty Knight made her first intentional appearance in Marvel Premiere #21 but in Marvel Team-Up #64, Misty recalls the memory of a situation that occurs in this issue

Marvel Premiere #21
Marvel ⋅ 1975
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Marvel Premiere #21
 
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1st appearance of Misty Knight, the first black female Marvel hero without superpowers

Iron Fist #6
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Iron Fist #6
 
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Origin of Misty Knight, how she lost her arm

1st full appearance of Jeryn Hogarth

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #32
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #32
 
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1st team appearance of the Daughters of the Dragon: Colleen Wing and Misty Knight

Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #33
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #33
 
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Final issue of Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu

Mature content: Colleen Wing's breasts are fully exposed as her and Misty Knight are forced into becoming heroin addicts

Marvel Team-Up #64
Marvel ⋅ 1977
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Marvel Team-Up #64
 
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First interracial kiss between two mainstream comic heroes, Misty Knight and Iron Fist

See Creepy #43 for the first interracial kiss in comics

Heroes for Hire #13
Marvel ⋅ 2007
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Heroes for Hire #13
 
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Cover art by Sana Takeda with allusions to a sub-genre of Japanese adult entertainment that focuses on tentacled alien aggressors

Characters on the cover include Misty Knight, Colleen Wing, Black Cat and Tarantula (Maria Vasquez)

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