Where should I start with Moon Knight?

In order works. Well mostly, but there is plenty of good stuff you can jump in with just about any series. Especially after they start leaning into they don't know if he's crazy, or really is a chosen agent for a god.

His first appearance is in Werewolf by Night #32-33. Though while that is a great Werewolf by Night issues, for Moon Knight it comes off a bit disjointed in the long run, and will raise alot of questions that I'm not sure ever truly get answered.

It is included in the Moon Knight Epic Collection: Bad Moon Rising(Werewolf by Night (1972) 32-33; Marvel Spotlight (1971) 28-29; Defenders (1972) 47-50; Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man (1976) 22-23; Marvel Two-In-One (1974) 52; Moon Knight (1980) 1-4; material from Hulk Magazine 11-15, 17-18, 20.) Which I do recommend for if you don't mind classic comics. This sets up his original origin, and supporting cast. This can be easily followed into the Shadow of the Moon(Moon Knight (1980) #5-23), and Final Rest(Moon Knight (1980) #24-38) epic collections.

Warren Ellis, and Jeff Lemire had good runs. I didn't read Bendis. Hopefully someone else will chime in on some of the other runs. From what I remember he's mostly hit despite being niche. Kinda like Daredevil. Also has a fun appearance in Damnation, and kinda works in Secret Avengers.

Where should I start with Moon Knight?

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The newest Marvel Cinematic Universe series on Disney+, Moon Knight, boasts unparalleled talent. With award-winning actors Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawke in leading roles, and directing split between Egyptian director Moahamed Diab and indie-horror filmmakers Justin Benson and Aaron Moorehead (Synchronic is on Netflix—check it out when you get a chance), the series has talent both in front of and behind the camera.

But the character on which the show is based has far less name recognition. Moon Knight is, at best, a C-level Marvel superhero. Although he’s had many solo series since 1980, none of them have lasted more than 40 issues. Moon Knight serves only a supporting role in company-wide crossovers and his short tenure in the Avengers was with the West Coast team.

And yet, Moon Knight is one of the most interesting Marvel superheroes, and one with a rabid cult following, thanks to his strange origin. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, Moon Knight is the soldier of fortune Marc Spector. And also millionaire playboy Steven Grant. And also hard-luck cabbie Jake Lockley.

Spector has Dissociative Identity Disorder (sometimes incorrectly referred to as “schizophrenia” in early stories), but that doesn’t prevent him from becoming an agent of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. As the Fist of Khonshu, Moon Knight defends those who travel under the moon, aided by his high-tech weaponry and mystical powers.

The Moon Knight series certainly gives us an interesting take on the hero, but there’s no way that six episodes can fully capture the variety and complexity of the character (which is why we're also hopeful that his journey will continue in the MCU for years to come). To get all the multiple approaches to the hero with multiple personalities, check out these comics.

“The Stalker Called Moon Knight” (Werewolf by Night #32-33)

“The Macabre Moon Knight!” (Moon Knight vol. 1 #1-5)

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“When Ghosts Can Die, Even Gods Must Fear!” West Coast Avengers #41

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“Hero for Hire” (Marvel Knights #11-14)

“The Bottom” (Moon Knight Vol. 5 #1-6)

“Moon Knight by Bendis and Maleev” (Moon Knight Vol 6, #1 – 12)

“From the Dead” (Moon Knight Vol 7 #1-6)

“Welcome to New Egypt” (Moon Knight Vol. 8, #1 – 5)

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Crazy Runs in the Family (Moon Knight #188-193)

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Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 18: Ultimate Knights

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Avengers by Jason Aaron Vol. 7: The Age of Khonshu

Moon Knight Vol. 1: The Midnight Mission (Moon Knight, 1)

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Part 1: The Stalker Called Moon Knight

Official Synopsis: Discover the many faces of the Moon Knight! Mercenary. Werewolfhunter. Super hero. Millionaire playboy. Cab driver. Ghost? Moon Knight is many things to many people, with the multiple personalities to match! Follow the Fist of Khonshu as he battles to find his place in the Marvel Universe in this collection of his earliest appearances. From his startling debut as a nemesis of Werewolf by Night to an unlikely stint with the Defenders.

Reading Order:

  • Werewolf by Night #32-33

  • Marvel Spotlight #28-29

  • The Defenders #46-51

  • The Spectacular Spider-Man #22-23

  • Marvel Two-in-One #52

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Moon Knight (1980) #1 Cover

Part 2: The Macabre Moon Knight

Official Synopsis: Marvel's multiple-personality midnight marauder takes the fight to the strangest rogues' gallery in all of comics - from Arsenal, the one-man army, to the nun with a crossbow known as Stained Glass Scarlet. The Jester is no joke, for Moon Knight or Daredevil. Then there's Morpheus, who's guaranteed to give you sleepless nights.

Reading Order:

  • Moon Knight (1980) #1-16

  • The Amazing Spider-Man #220

  • Moon Knight #17-23

  • Iron Man #161

  • Moon Knight #24-25

  • Power Man and Iron Fist #87-88

  • Moon Knight #26-#39

  • Marvel Team-Up #144

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West Coast Avengers #21 Cover

Part 3: West Coast Knights

Official Synopsis: Moon Knight grabs a place in the sun, joining the West Coast Avengers just in time for a Zodiac attack, as two old faces return...one from the grave. But with her marriage at stake, can Mockingbird lay to rest a troubling ghost from her jaunt to the past?

Reading Order:

  • Moon Knight (1985) #1-6

  • Marvel Fanfare #30

  • The West Coast Avengers #21-24

  • The West Coast Avengers Annual #2

  • The Avengers Annual #16

  • The West Coast Avengers #25-37

  • The West Coast Avengers Annual #3

  • The West Coast Avengers #38-41

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Marc Spector: Moon Knight #9 Cover

Part 4: New Moon

This period of Moon Knight’s history sees Marc Spector dealing with a number of revelations, including the true nature of the god Khonshu. He also plays a brief role in the Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity Wars events, and makes a drastic decision about his status as an Avenger.

Reading Order:

  • Marc Spector: Moon Knight #1-14

  • Marvel Super-Heroes #1

  • Marc Spector: Moon Knight #15-33

  • The Amazing Spider-Man #353-358

  • Marc Spector: Moon Knight #34-40

  • Marc Spector: Moon Knight Special #1

  • Moon Knight: Divided We Fall #1

  • Marc Spector: Moon Knight #41-60

Moon Knight (2006) #3 Cover

Part 5: God and Country

After returning to life, Moon Knight has a number of encounters with other heroes including Black Panther and Daredevil, and, in the aftermath of the Superhuman Civil War, he somehow ends up with a registration card.

Reading Order:

  • Moon Knight (1998) #1-4

  • Moon Knight (1999) #1-4

  • Black Panther #21-22

  • Marvel Knights #1-15

  • Marvel Team-Up (2004) #7-10

  • Moon Knight (2006) #1-13

  • Moon Knight Annual #1

  • Moon Knight #14-30

Where should I start with Moon Knight?

Shadowland: Moon Knight #2 Cover

Part 6: Of Secrets and Shadows

Official Synopsis: Daredevil, the former defender of Hell's Kitchen turned leader of the ninja death cult known as the Hand, summons the villainous Profile to take Moon Knight out of the picture for good. To complete his objective, the Profile enlists the aid of a mysterious figure - a second avatar of Khonshu, the Shadow Knight!

Reading Order:

  • Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1-8

  • Secret Avengers (2010) #1-4

  • Vengeance of the Moon Knight #9-10

  • Shadowland #1

  • Shadowland: Moon Knight #1

  • Shadowland #2-3

  • Shadowland: Moon Knight #2-3

  • Shadowland #4-5

  • Shadowland: After the Fall #1

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Moon Knight (2011) #1 Cover

Part 7: The Heroic Moon Knight

In addition to working for the Heroes for Hire and Secret Avengers, Marc Spector takes the next logical step in his vigilante career… develops a television series based on his life! Then, he begins taking on even more personalities, this time based on classic Marvel heroes. And, when the Watcher is brutally murdered, Moon Knight is on the case to find the killer.

Reading Order:

  • Heroes for Hire (2011) #1-5

  • Secret Avengers #9-12.1

  • Onslaught Unleashed #1-4

  • Heroes for Hire #12

  • Secret Avengers #16-21

  • Moon Knight (2011) #1-12

  • Daken: Dark Wolverine #13-16

  • Original Sin #1-8

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Moon Knight (2016) #1 Cover

Part 8: Lunatic

Moon Knight gets down to business as Mr. Knight, a new personality who’s working with the NYPD to clean up crime around Manhattan. But, Marc Spector’s life soon spirals even further out of control when a trip to a mental asylum makes him question everything he thought he knew about Khonshu and Moon Knight.

Reading Order:

  • Moon Knight (2014) #1-17

  • Moon Knight (2016) #1-14

  • Moon Knight #188-200

Where should I start with the Moon Knight comics?

Here are the comic books you need to read from that time in Moon Knight's history..
Secret Avengers, Vol. 1: Mission to Mars..
Secret Avengers, Vol. 2: Eyes of the Dragon..
Heroes for Hire by Abnett & Lanning: The Complete Collection..
Avengers by Brian M. ... .
Fear Itself: Secret Avengers..
Onslaught Unleashed..
Secret Avengers, Vol..

What order should I read Moon Knight?

Reading Order:.
Moon Knight (1998) #1-4..
Moon Knight (1999) #1-4..
Black Panther #21-22..
Marvel Knights #1-15..
Marvel Team-Up (2004) #7-10..
Moon Knight (2006) #1-13..
Moon Knight Annual #1..
Moon Knight #14-30..

What's the first Moon Knight comic?

Moon Knight first appeared in 1975 in the comic "Werewolf by Night" (#32). Don Perlin and Doug Moench created the Egyptian god-battling superhero, known for creating Batman's adversary, Black Mask.

How many Moon Knight volumes are there?

Moon Knight
Number of issues
(vol. 1): 38 (vol. 2): 6 (Marc Spector): 60 (vol. 3): 4 (vol. 4): 4 (vol. 5): 30 (Vengeance): 10 (vol. 6): 12 (vol. 7): 17 (vol. 8): 14 (Legacy): 13 (vol. 9): ongoing
Creative team
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