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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 ⋅ 1975

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Text teaser of Moon Knight's first appearance in Werewolf By Night #32

Werewolf By Night #32

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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1st appearance and origin of Moon Knight

Werewolf By Night #33

Marvel ⋅ 1975

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2nd appearance of Moon Knight

Comic Reader #126

Street Enterprises ⋅ 1976

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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 ⋅ 1976

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3rd appearance of Moon Knight

Marvel Spotlight #28

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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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 ⋅ 1976

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Second solo Moon Knight story

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #22

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #22
 
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First meeting and battle of Spider-Man and Moon Knight

Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #23

Marvel ⋅ 1978

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Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #23
 
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First team-up of Spider-Man and Moon Knight, previously met in Spectacular Spider-Man #22

The Hulk! #17

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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The Hulk! #17
 
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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 ⋅ 1980

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Marvel Preview #21

Curtis ⋅ 1980

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Moon Knight #1

Marvel ⋅ 1980

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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 ⋅ 1981

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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 1500, signed and numbered

Moon Knight #8

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Amazing Spider-Man #220

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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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 ⋅ 1981

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First meeting and team-up of Moon Knight and Daredevil, Luke Cage, Iron Fist

Moon Knight #12

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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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 ⋅ 1981

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First battle of Moon Knight versus Daredevil

Amazing Heroes #6

Fantagraphics ⋅ 1981

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Moon Knight #14

Marvel ⋅ 1981

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1st appearance and origin of Stained Glass Scarlet, a former nun who became a vigilante

Moon Knight #15

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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1st appearance of Xenos, a psychopath who led an army of rats

Moon Knight #21

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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First meeting of Moon Knight and Brother Voodoo

Moon Knight #23

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Moon Knight #25

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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1st appearance of Black Spectre, a vigilante who later served the Dark Lord of Chaos, Set

Moon Knight #29

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz featuring Werewolf By Night

Moon Knight #30

Marvel ⋅ 1983

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Cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz

Moon Knight #36

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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First meeting of Moon Knight and Doctor Strange

Moon Knight #38

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Final issue

Moon Knight #1

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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Debut of new Moon Knight costume and powers

West Coast Avengers #21

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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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 ⋅ 1987

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Moon Knight, Espirita and Hank Pym join the West Coast Avengers

Punisher Annual #2

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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First battle of Punisher versus Moon Knight

Marvel Age #74

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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Cover art by Sal Velluto

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1

Marvel ⋅ 1989

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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 ⋅ 1989

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1st appearance of Midnight, a sidekick to Moon Knight who later became an enemy

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #25

Marvel ⋅ 1991

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First team-up of Moon Knight and Ghost Rider

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #35

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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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 ⋅ 1992

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Moon Knight's brother, Randall Spector becomes Shadowknight

Moon Knight: Divided We Fall #1

Marvel ⋅ 1992

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One-shot featuring Moon Knight vs Bushman

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #50

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Moon Knight leaves The Avengers

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #55

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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First cover art by Stephen Platt on Moon Knight

Marc Spector: Moon Knight #57

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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Cover art inspired by The Amazing Spider-Man #300

Sensational She-Hulk, The #58

Marvel ⋅ 1993

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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 ⋅ 1998

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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 ⋅ 2000

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1st appearance of Erik Killmonger as Black Panther aka Killpanther

Ultimate Spider-Man #79

Marvel ⋅ 2005

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1st appearance of Ultimate Moon Knight

Marvel Team-Up #7

Reprint ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2005

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Reprint included with the Marvel Legends M.O.D.O.K. series action figure of Moon Knight

Not For Resale printed in lower left corner

Moon Knight #1

Preview ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Retailer preview

Moon Knight #6

1:10 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2006

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Variant "bloody" cover art by David Finch

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