Moon Knight, the newest MCU series on Disney+, boasts unparalleled talent. But the comic character on whom the show is based has little recognition among the mass.
Moon Knight is a C-level Marvel superhero. Despite having several solo series since the 1980s, none of them has lasted over 40 issues. The character only serves a supporting role in MCU crossovers, and he enjoyed a very short-lived tenure in the Avengers with the West Coast team. But Moon Knight is undeniably one of the fascinating Marvel superheroes with quite a rabid cult following owing to his bizarre origin. Below are some best Moon Knight comic runs you should read before the release of the MCU series.
Moon Knight Vol. 1: The Midnight Mission (Moon Knight, 1)
This ongoing Moon Knight run captures a lot of mystery and intrigue - and has all the prominent characters like Moon Knight, Marc, Jake, Mr Knight, and Steven. It is an incredible entry point for anyone who wishes to witness the most up-to-date version of Moon Knight, and it can also hint at what to expect from him in his live-action MCU iteration.
Werewolf by Night #32-33: The Stalker Called Moon Knight
Moon Knight is featured in Werewolf by Night #32 (1975). It is a two-part adventure continuing into Werewolf by Night #33. In this comic, Moon Knight is hired by a shady group called The Committee, and he appears as a mercenary. He is charged to capture Jack Russell, the lycanthrope protagonist of the plot. Moon Knight in this comic is an anti-hero and a cynical rogue.
Moon Knight: From the Dead (Vol 7)
This comic series is one of the most favourites among the fans because it introduced Mr Knight, a new personality residing within the Moon-based vigilante. This incredibly unique series portrays Mr Knight as the stylishly suited detective-esque version of Moon Knight. This version of Moon Knight will appear in the newest MCU series.
Moon Knight: Welcome to New Egypt (Vol 8)
In this series, Spector finds himself admitted to a mental institution as a patient. He further learns that he has been institutionalized along with Frenchy, Marleen, Gena, and Crowley. His bone-chilling adventures as Moon Knight in all the previous series are probably hallucinations. It is essential to note that the mental state of Moon Knight is a gimmick that sets him apart from other MCU superheroes.
Moon Knight became a cult favourite after premiering in the pages of Werewolf by Night in 1975. But it wasn't until 1980 that the complex hero and his numerous personalities had his own comic series.
