The Official Moon Knight Thread

[Fantasyartist]

I've always had a bit of a soft spot for Marc Spector since he first appeared in "Werewolf By Night" back in the 1970s. So it's nice to see him reappear again. Most heroes had just one secret identity but he had four(to match each phase of the Moon-Jake Lockley, cabbie, Steven Grant ,millionaire, Moon Knight, superhero, and of course plain old marc Spector, former mercenary and rabbi's son. Speaking as someone who's always been interested in the spiritual life of superheroes, i do hope that future stories will focus on MK's relationship with the "faith of his fathers" as well as his present role as a devotee of Khonshu, the Egyptian God of the Moon and of Vengeance)

Terry

[The Question]

I like Moon Knight because he's bat**** insane. That's always fun.

[Moon_Knight]

Does anyone know the release date of the second issue?

[Nightwing]

Does anyone know the release date of the second issue?

May 17.

[Arkady Rossovich]

Im thinking about buying Moon Knight,since i saw a peek of the issue and it has me interested.The art is great also.

[GNR]

If you look closely,that nasty ass thing MK is ripping off with his hand looks like Bushman's face.

[PWN3R]

If you look closely,that nasty ass thing MK is ripping off with his hand looks like Bushman's face.

Yeah thats what I thought too.

[Nightwing]

Im thinking about buying Moon Knight,since i saw a peek of the issue and it has me interested.The art is great also.

You should, the series seems like it's going to be a real hit. Issue #2 has me excited for what's in store for MK next. And indeed, Finch's art is excellent.

[Moon_Knight]

If you look closely,that nasty ass thing MK is ripping off with his hand looks like Bushman's face.

I think Bushman is going to own MK in the next issue. But I hope Houston does a MK vs Werewolf By Night fight.

[deemar325]

^ That would be cool.

I think Moony needs some real superpowers.

[Moon_Knight]

^ That would be cool.

I think Moony needs some real superpowers.

Hoopz is such a dime piece!!

[deemar325]

^ Tah Dow!! that ass!

[BlackSymbiote]

See Marvel, a comic CAN be awesome without having twenty-two pages of continous dialouge.

[deemar325]

^ Agree.

[Vanguard07]

I picked up the first issue the other day and I'm undecided on it. I liked the art. The character was kinda interesting and I've been half curious about him since west coast avengers but the issue didnt really tell me anything or set up enough story to get me hooked.

At this point, whether or not I pick up issue number 2 depends entirely on what else comes out that week and how much coin I have left over (I usually pick up 2 or three random comics every week along with my regular titles)

[deathshead2]

See Marvel, a comic CAN be awesome without having twenty-two pages of continous dialouge.NO it needs dialouge I buy comics with both action and dialough most writers don't know how to do both. And because of it im not buying moon knight not enought ang for my buck you can say. But if theres a MK werewolf by night issue i'll buy.

[Whirlysplat]

I think it could be a sleeper. It started really well.

-Whirly

[deathshead2]

.....

[Moon_Knight]

I don't think it is from what I have see at the story I go to there completely out.

??? What did you just say?

[deathshead2]

..........

[roach]

that really didnt help

[deathshead2]

You know what just forget it now im confused.

[Whirlysplat]

Thanks whoever merged my thread, I didn't know one existed already I did a search beforehand.

- Whirly

[Moon_Knight]

Who do you think MK should team up with after this arc? I always thought he was cool with Punisher & Spider-Man. They were like his consicense one telling him to bad stuff and the other telling him to do good.

[Nightwing]

Preview images for issue#2.

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF46art/MOONKN002002_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF46art/MOONKN002003_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF46art/MOONKN002004_col.jpg



It's looking really good for Moon Knight.

[Anubis]

Wow :up:

[GNR]

Ooooo,it's gonna be nasty.Coloring error,the bloodspot on the back of his head is gone in the next panel.

[Darthphere]

Ooooo,it's gonna be nasty.Coloring error,the bloodspot on the back of his head is gone in the next panel.


Always have to focus on the negative dont you?:mad: :down

[SpideyInATree]

Read this issue yesterday. I dig it so far. Finch's art seems to have improved to me. When he was on New Avengers his "everyone is sucking on a lemon" faced characters really annoyed me. Sometimes it was difficult to tell characters apart. :o

But this series seems to be off to a good start and a nice little introduction into where Moon Knight is, was, and will be. Looking forward to some superhero vs. supervillain action next issue.

[Moon_Knight]

That looks awesome!

[GNR]

Always have to focus on the negative dont you?:mad: :down

Hah,didn't mean to,it just screamed out at me as it's pretty obvious.I'm guessing this is going to be one of those fights where both guys rip each other up si badly that there's no victor.Cannot wait.

[Nightwing]

Who do you think MK should team up with after this arc? I always thought he was cool with Punisher & Spider-Man. They were like his consicense one telling him to bad stuff and the other telling him to do good.

Hmm...I was thinking when the series gets really deep into future issues, he'd have an encounter with Daredevil. He did mention him in the beginning of issue #1, it'd be like a two creatures of the night team up. How one uses the shadows to his advantage while the other decides not to. There are other heroes I see MK teaming up with.

[Bullseye]

Moon Knight would work well with other Marvel Knights characters. Except Marvel Knights is in the past.

[taskmaster]

All I can say for the July issue is



HELL ****ING YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check newsarama and you'll see why I'm so happy.

[Nightwing]

MOON KNIGHT #4
Written by CHARLIE HUSTON
Pencils & Cover by DAVID FINCH
Someone out there knows all the angles on Marc Spector. They know his strengths and his weaknesses -- and just how much pressure to apply to make him snap. About 250 pounds of sculpted muscle and *****ure attitude, to be exact. Enter: Taskmaster! (If you thought Moon Knight’s battle with Bushmaster was brutal, you’ve got another thing coming.)
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/July06/comics/MOONKN004cov_col.jpg


Great cover, issue #4 is looking to be a really good one. The fight between Moon Knight and Taskmaster is something I'm looking forward to seeing.

[Bullseye]

That cover looks hard-****ing-core!!!

[Moon_Knight]

I'm glad Taskmaster is getting alot of action lately. Now wheres Moon Knight vs Werewolf By Night???

[Bullseye]

Maybe this Moon Knight series will be suprisingly good.

[Darthphere]

Maybe this Moon Knight series will be suprisingly good.


Its already good, and that cover rocks my socks.

[Nightwing]

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF47art/MOONKN002001_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF47art/MOONKN002005_col.jpg

[GNR]

I'm liking the whole "hand of an egyptian god" angle they're playing with here.It really makes the characters in the MU more diverse.

[deemar325]

Preview images for issue#2.

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF46art/MOONKN002002_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF46art/MOONKN002003_col.jpg


http://www.newsarama.com/JoeFridays/JF46art/MOONKN002004_col.jpg





It's looking really good for Moon Knight.


This is so badass it's approaching ludachris speed! :up:

[GoldenAgeHero]

wow looks like im gona be picking up a new series.

[Unleashed]

I was going to pick this up but the guy at my LCS told me that Moon Knight was jewish:(

[GoldenAgeHero]

did you even read it???

yeah i read it, problem?

[deemar325]

Jewish or not MoonKnight is cool.

[GNR]

I prefer diversity among my heroes.That's why I love Marvel.

[Unleashed]

Dude, Jews aren't cool.

[deemar325]

Dude, Jews aren't cool.

Beastie Boys

Goldberg

Harrison Ford (1/5th Jew)

Jesus



All pretty cool.

[deemar325]

I prefer diversity among my heroes.That's why I love Marvel.

Same here GNR. :up:

[Dwarf lord]

Dude, Jews aren't cool.

Goodbye Comic industry. If it weren't for jews, you wouldn't have the American Comic as we know it.

[Darthphere]

Goodbye Comic industry. If it weren't for jews, you wouldn't have the American Comic as we know it.


We'd have mexican illegal immigrant comics. Like El Hombre Murceilago, con Bruno Wayne y Commisionado Jaime Gordon.:(

[3dman27]

We'd have mexican illegal immigrant comics. Like El Hombre Murceilago, con Bruno Wayne y Commisionado Jaime Gordon.:(
i think in spannish his name is pronounced bruno diaz thats wha i saw n the spannish translatons for the batman begins figures

[Darthphere]

i think in spannish his name is pronounced bruno diaz thats wha i saw n the spannish translatons for the batman begins figures


For real? I thought they always kept his last name. Damn mexicans.:mad:

[SpideyInATree]

This series definitely is looking like it's going to have some promise.

And with the way Marvel runs things that usually spells disaster.

[roach]

Spector dies and the new MK will be a 15 year old goth chick

[SpideyInATree]

Heh. I'd be careful. One of the idea wizards at Marvel might see that comment and make it come true. Some 15 year old goth chicks are pretty hot...but for the most part their usually fat, ugly, and seeking attention.

So, lets hope that this Moon Knight catches on.

[ChrisBaleBatman]

I just picked this comic up, and it's realllly interesting. Being a mainly DC fan, alot of the throwback stuff was easily lost on me, but I'm going to pick up #2 for sure.

For real? I thought they always kept his last name. Damn mexicans.

Um, just to try and shed more light on what he said.....I'm latino, and know spanish.....and Bruno Diaz doesn't mean Bruce Wayne. I've got no idea where the hell the toy makers or even WB pulled that one from....my guess was to try and make him more "connectable" to the latino culture, atleast for the language.

Far as I know, though, it was pretty much fixed in the new Batman Begins dvd. The spanish subtitles has him as Bruce Wayne, which is the way it should be. I mean.....I'm latino, but we gotta keep the original american names for these characters. Last thing we need to to start calling Spidey, Pedro.

[Nightwing]

I just picked this comic up, and it's realllly interesting. Being a mainly DC fan, alot of the throwback stuff was easily lost on me, but I'm going to pick up #2 for sure.

Good to hear, Moon Knight just may be my favorite Marvel comic next to Captain America.

[ChrisBaleBatman]

I'm just starting to kinda edge into some Marvel titles, but I figured since this was the first issue, it was a good idea to it up.

Just to throw my two cents in, yeah....there are some Batman similarites here.....but not enitrely. This dude is pretty damn brutal, which is cool with me. And his reasoning for wearing white instead of all black.....the dude is nuts. But, that's good.

[Nightwing]

I'm just starting to kinda edge into some Marvel titles, but I figured since this was the first issue, it was a good idea to it up.

Just to throw my two cents in, yeah....there are some Batman similarites here.....but not enitrely. This dude is pretty damn brutal, which is cool with me. And his reasoning for wearing white instead of all black.....the dude is nuts. But, that's good.

I like the fact that he wears the white so the villains he faces know that he isn't scared of them knowing he's coming for them, instead of using the shadows to his advantage. Sure, they have their similarities of being both dark themed heroes. But as I said before when the same topic was brought up, there are tons of reasons that make them differ from one another.

[ChrisBaleBatman]

Well, it can count as borderline suicidal....being a giant white target. He's a madman......

[FrankCastle6]

Moon Knight Kicks Butt!!!

[Darthphere]

Moon Knight Kicks Butt!!!


Spread the word.

[Moon_Knight]

Spread the word.

Alright

[ChrisBaleBatman]

ight.

[GNR]

Dude, Jews aren't cool.

Shallow doesn't even begin to explain this.

[Darthphere]

Seriously, spread the word on Moon Knight, this title is too good to be missed.

[Nightwing]

Cover to issue #5.

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Aug06/Moon_Knight_5.jpg


There's also a preview of issue #3, which can be seen here. (http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/June_previews/june7th.html)

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/June_previews/MK3_1_2.jpg

[Darthphere]

Awesome, new issue tomorrow guys.

[Bullseye]

I hope to see some hardcore battles in the upcoming Moon Knight issues.

[The_Mystery]

Moon Knight is a classic example that a "b-list" character with an A-list team can sell no matter what. I keep saying that Marvel should put it's A-list talent on it's B & C list characters and put it's talented up-and-comers on their books that sell no matter who is on them i.e. Uncanny X-Men & Amazing Spider-man.

[deemar325]

Hot damn! that Task Master looks awesome!!

[Nightwing]

I hope to see some hardcore battles in the upcoming Moon Knight issues.

By the previews that were given, I'm sure we'll see just that...

[Bullseye]

The book easily could have been under the MAX line along with The Punisher.

[Anubis]

That's a damn fine Tasky pic, but I wish they went with his new costume or at least a variation.

[Bullseye]

When's the last time Taskmaster was in a Marvel comic?

[Anubis]

Agent X I believe. I don't think the Spider Woman mini counts technically because it was a flashback.

[Bullseye]

The only appearence I remember of Taskmaster was in ASM.

[Anubis]

When was he in ASM?

He had a really really really good mini a couple of years back. I don't know why they don't release that in trade.

[Bullseye]

I think it was during McFarlane's run.

[Anubis]

Damn thats a long time ago. He was a regular in Deadpools book toward the end. Had some great moments. I also loved him in Agent X as well. Great character. They don't use him enough.

[Bullseye]

I'm glad their trying to bring Moon Knight back into the realm. It's about time.

[deemar325]

That's a damn fine Tasky pic, but I wish they went with his new costume or at least a variation.

I hear ya Nubis! Yet the way Finch draws it looks cool as hell.

[SLVRSR4]

i can't believe they still have frenchie in this new version so stereotyped:o good comic though

[venom892]

loved issue 1.The writing was spot on and I absolutely loved the art.I'm still in the process of collected all of vol.1.I have the first 12 issues and klove them.Only through those twelve issues Moon Knight became my 2nd favorite charater.So I'm really looking forward to the issues to come and the brutal fights with Bushman and Taskmaster.

[UK_Stu]

i can't believe they still have frenchie in this new version so stereotyped:o good comic though

Well unlike film with sound, its hard to convey that certain characters are from different countries(unless you write in a foreign language) in printed word. So the look of the character and the way they speak tends to be way over the top. Just look at the portrayal of British characters - it seems to prove they are from Britain they have to speak like a tea drinking toff or a cockney chimney sweep.

I'm suprised Frenchie isn't wearing a striped jumper, beret and a wreath of garlic around his neck - Zut alor!

[chris moore]

Taskmaster just can't be taken seriously when he's dressed like a poor man's pirate. He's a joke in the orange and blue. The new suit with the photonic shield and 3Dish skull mask and hood shows he's a man to be reckoned with.

[DBM]

Taskmaster just can't be taken seriously when he's dressed like a poor man's pirate. He's a joke in the orange and blue. The new suit with the photonic shield and 3Dish skull mask and hood shows he's a man to be reckoned with.

I agree.

As soon as I heard Taskmaster was going to be in Moon Knight, I knew they'd stick him in his old costume. And I knew I'd hate it. It was an OK costume back in the 80's when Taskmaster was introduced, but he's barely the same character he was back then and the costume just doesn't work nowadays.

Frankly, and I think I'm in the minority here, but I hate Finch's art. I just really dislike how he makes all the characters look. He makes everyone too bulky, too dark, and every cape looks like it's Spawn's. Unless the story really picks up in the second issue, I'll be dropping this title, even though I'm a huge Moon Knight fan and have every one of his previous appearances.

[Harlekin]

Cover to issue #5.

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Aug06/Moon_Knight_5.jpg

That Tasky is so feckin' ugly. I mean really, we're talking Liefeld-like here, IMO.

[Moon_Knight]

That Tasky is so feckin' ugly. I mean really, we're talking Liefeld-like here, IMO.

Looks good to me.

[Anubis]

Me too. Maybe it's another flashback? I mean, looking at the way Moon Knight was in issue 1, you gotta figure that anything we see for awhile will just be a flashback.

[Ookami_Wolf1]

Anubis, that could be correct unless, Konshu pulls a finger out and heals Marc to full health really soon.

[SpideyInATree]

Holy crap was that freakin' violent in issue # 2.

Finch has really taken it up a notch, at least in my eyes. Compared to his New Avengers stuff...this is MUCH better.

I'm definitely going to be getting this book for a while by the looks of it.

Basically, Marvel will cancel it in 7 months. Like it does with many kick ass books.

[gildea]

Agreed that issue was scary violent.

Most brutal thing i've seen in mainstream marvel for a long time.

[Moon_Knight]

Best Fight Scene Ever!

[Johnny Blaze]

Best Fight Scene Ever!
As far as bloody and brutal fights go, it certainly is up there.

Still, I'm a bit partial to Galactus Vs Mephisto and Thanos Vs Odin as being the best fights, or some of the best.

[Bullseye]

This book has the potential to be one of the best ongoing books of the year.

[Johnny Blaze]

This book has the potential to be one of the best ongoing books of the year.
Well, personally, I think it's a bit too early to start saying that, but the first two issues have been surprisingly good. My only gripe about it has been the slow pacing, but I'm loving the story thus far. :up:

[Bullseye]

I wonder if it could be this good as a MAX title?

[Johnny Blaze]

I'm surprised it isn't a MAX title already with how gorey it is. :o

[Bullseye]

Maybe it would be a Marvel Knights title if MK was still around for ongoing series.

[Bullseye]

Don't know how well The Punisher sells under MAX so Marvel probably wouldn't want to risk Moon Knight under MAX.

[THEBIGBAD]

I hear people say moon knght is marvel's batman or a half a$$ batman but I'm happy to say that batman can't even see moonknight cause to do what he did to that guy in this last book I have never seen any one in D.C. go there. anyway very good book I hope they keep it up

[Bullseye]

Wouldn't mind seeing Moon Knight have a battle with Daredevil.

[RAMORE]

I agree.

Frankly, and I think I'm in the minority here, but I hate Finch's art. I just really dislike how he makes all the characters look. He makes everyone too bulky, too dark, and every cape looks like it's Spawn's. Unless the story really picks up in the second issue, I'll be dropping this title, even though I'm a huge Moon Knight fan and have every one of his previous appearances.


Freak

[RAMORE]

i love MoonKnight and i'm digging the new book. haven't read the bloody fight your talking about yet though.

[Darthphere]

Finch's art is great on this book, it fits. Im not a fan of his art but here it fits. IMO.

[Bullseye]

Finch on New Avengers was good but this Moon Knight art is better.

[Darthphere]

Moon Knight #1 debuted at #6 on the April sales charts.

[Harlekin]

Looks good to me.
Yeah, I looked at that pic of Tasky again. The two arms threw me off because they looked like one big Liefeldan arm, which immediately screws up how you look at the rest of the picture. I'm not a big fan of Finch's art anyway, although he has a few hits here and there.

[Moon_Knight]

Moon Knight #1 debuted at #6 on the April sales charts.

Hope it stays that way.

[gildea]

i think finch's art is over worked here though it does fit the character, his xmen and na stuff was better from a technical stand point IMO.

[Johnny Blaze]

Yeah, I looked at that pic of Tasky again. The two arms threw me off because they looked like one big Liefeldan arm, which immediately screws up how you look at the rest of the picture. I'm not a big fan of Finch's art anyway, although he has a few hits here and there.
Normally I would agree (about Finch's art), but, for some reason, I like his art for this book.

Go figure, eh? :confused:

[SpideyInATree]

Finch has definitely improved between New Avengers and Moon Knight.

My major gripe with Finch is how he draws peoples faces. It looks like everyone he draws just got finished sucking on a lemon. It was REALLY annoying in New Avengers. But he seems to have been working on that as I've noticed his characters faces look a little less like, "Mmm, Lemons".

[gildea]

heh though he does draw the same face i always thought they were quite expressive.

Cripes people by the heck out of jim lee but his faces are far less expressive. (does do great boots though).

[Bullseye]

Very few artist's depictions of faces look different.

[iloveclones]

Boy, put me in the camp that is really liking Finch's art on this one, much more than anything he did in NA. I would agree with the lemon-face complaint, but it's minor to me. There's quite a few artists I like who sometimes draw faces the same: JRJR, Frank Quitely, Bagely, just to name a few. My only other complaint about the art is the storytelling device that he uses of continuous close-ups, and multiple panels showing the same thing. I understand the want to sort-of "zoom-in" on a character, but it slows down the story.

The only complaints I have about the book, really, is the pacing. Personally, I don't mind a bit of a wait for a payoff, but I know if you don't hook the fans, they'll start dropping it. What I thought was good, though, was rather than spending the first two issues watching MK sit in a room brooding, they spent the first two issues watching MK sit in a room brooding, while showing us some great fight scenes in flashback. I thought that was a great way to liven up what could have been some pretty dull set-up.

[Moon_Knight]

Well he's leaving the house next month so...

[venom892]

The fight this issue was brutal!I don't see Bushman coming back anytime soon.With him gone I wonder what new villians we will see?

[Nightwing]

I'm really looking foward to the fight between Moon Knight and Taskmaster.

[PWN3R]

This title has been awesome, and Finch's art has been perfect for the feel of this book. :up:

[Nightwing]

This title has been awesome, and Finch's art has been perfect for the feel of this book. :up:

Agreed.

I feel that his art is a bit better placed in this title, then it ever was in New Avengers...

[RAMORE]

i heard he might guest star in blade the tv series:eek: :up:

[3dman27]

that would be sweet

[Nightwing]

i heard he might guest star in blade the tv series:eek: :up:

I read that rumor as well, there hasn't been any truth to it yet though. It'd be great to see if they can actually bring his suit onto the small screen, from the comics.

[Anubis]

That would effin rock.

[deemar325]

I heard that also, god I hope not.

They'll screw it up for sure.

[Anubis]

I don't know, if the went with the Ultiamte Moon Knight look, I think that would work on screen.

[deemar325]

Yeah but it's 'Spike TV' we're talking about.

[Shadow_Knight]

Yea I only have one comic of Moon Knight back I'm planing on getting more soon.

[Anubis]

Yeah but it's 'Spike TV' we're talking about.

This is true.....this could go horribly wrong.

[deemar325]

This is true.....this could go horribly wrong.

"Guess starring Ken Shamrock as Marc Spector: Moonknight!"

I don't think the goon can even read, let alone his lines.

[Nightwing]

I don't know, if the went with the Ultiamte Moon Knight look, I think that would work on screen.

If it was done right, it could work well...Then again, chances are it wouldn't. But that's only speaking if there's any truth to the rumor, of him making an appearence.

[Darthphere]

I doubt Moon Knight wll be on the show, Marc Spector is a different story.

[chris moore]

Just looked at some preview pages for #3 on comicscontinuum - man alive is this a gruesome book! Spector is worse than the pPunisher in some ways. At least Punisher kills you outright with a hail of bullets. Spector is just plain nasty right now!

[RAMORE]

that would be sweet


I know right:up:

[RAMORE]

I read that rumor as well, there hasn't been any truth to it yet though. It'd be great to see if they can actually bring his suit onto the small screen, from the comics.


i think i heard it from you:D

[RAMORE]

I think it could go incredibly well or bad depending on the approach. Think batman and robin compared to batman begins.

[JoWall]

So question for a newbie... Is it worthwhile to subscribe to this title?

I'm a moonknight fan from way back during his WCA days.

[Nightwing]

So question for a newbie... Is it worthwhile to subscribe to this title?

I'm a moonknight fan from way back during his WCA days.

Yes. Especially with how issue #2 made such an impact with the brutal fights it had. It's really shaping up to be one of Marvel's best and current titles, along with the art which is perfect with David Finch at the helm. Not to mention that issue #1 debuted at number six on the April charts.

[JoWall]

Typical... my comic shop had ish #1 but was sold out of #2. I'm going to have to pick up #3 when it comes out.

[Nightwing]

Finished reading issue #3. In my opinion Huston is writing a very interesting Moon Knight arc. Even with the slow pacing I saw few complaining about. I didnt see much of that at all. I thought The "Profiler" was an interesting character for the book. I'm still enjoying Finch's work. The pages that reveal all kinds of information on the character with all the words around them was an intriguing twist.

It's dark and brooding, but it's also very edgy and impeccably written. I'm looking forward to issue #4, along with more of Taskmaster.

Also, did anyone notice the Moon Knight/Marc Spector mentioning on the Blade television pilot?

[SpideyInATree]

I'm not really a big Moon Knight fan, I gave this a shot because it was supposed to be a nice fresh start. It's good that I'm getting sort of a recounting of how Moon Knight and Marc Spector came to be.

This is definitely quite a good read. Finch's artwork has just gotten SO MUCH better since his New Avengers work. He fits this book like a freakin' glove.

Taskmaster is so bad ass, and he was only there for one damn page...but it was such an entrance! :up:

[GNR]

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/ZeppelinCometh/moonknight422.jpg

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0607/05/firsts.htm

:eek:

Forget New Avengers and Ultimate X-Men.Moon Knight is Finch's definitive Marvel work.

[GNR]

Okay,am I the only one freaking out at how awesome this looks?!

[RAMORE]

Also, did anyone notice the Moon Knight/Marc Spector mentioning on the Blade television pilot?


DID THEY MENTION HIM IN THE PILOT!!!!!!!

[3dman27]

yes when krista was speaking to a vampire expert he referred to "my collegue marc spector"

[SpideyInATree]

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c239/ZeppelinCometh/moonknight422.jpg

http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0607/05/firsts.htm

:eek:

Forget New Avengers and Ultimate X-Men.Moon Knight is Finch's definitive Marvel work.

No, you're not the only one. That's one bad ass looking Taskmaster. Moon Knight is quickly becoming a favorite book of mine. Good writing and fantastic artwork. Finch is hitting it out of the park. I really hope that this book has a long run, as do Huston and Finch. :up:

[deemar325]

Okay,am I the only one freaking out at how awesome this looks?!

Not at all.

:up:

[taskmaster]

David Finch is GOD!!!! Thank you to Huston and Finch, for bringing back Taskmaster. :)

[SLVRSR4]

:down Pirates are bad no matter what there name is :o

[taskmaster]

:down Pirates are bad no matter what there name is :o

Taskmaster owns your soul.

[GNR]

I'm very late with this issue.I felt it was the best by far and answered alot of questions from previous issues.

I really feel like I know everything I need to know now as a reader and it's good to see things kicking into high gear.

I hope #4 really comes out the first week of August as it says on Marvel's site,that would be sweet.

[SLVRSR4]

Taskmaster owns your soul.

yeah, umm i'm going to need those tps reports on my desk:o Seriously Taskmaster doesn't have a sharingan eye how does he copy things!?:o

[Moon_Knight]

Does anyone know when MK#4 comes out?

[Nightwing]

Does anyone know when MK#4 comes out?

August 2nd.

[Darthphere]

I was snooping around the Marvel blogs and they have some Moon Knight pages posted for #4.


http://www.marvel.com/blogs/MarvelKnights/entry/

[Zenien]

Odd that Task Master is in his old outfit for now perticular reason.

EDIT: THis is another Flashback, isn't it?

[Darthphere]

I dont think so.

[SpideyInATree]

I don't think its a flashback either. Nor was it a flashback at the end of ish # 3 when Tasky put some pens through a guys face. :eek:

[Darthphere]

Yeah, im pretty sure its the present and he'll fight Taskmaster in #4 with flashbacks in between to him fighting Bushman in the tomb and then by #5 the fight would be over and #6 he dons the suit again.

[GNR]

Huston mentioned Moony running into other characters in the second arc.

I'm hoping he runs into Punisher and DD.But the thought of Finch drawing DD again sends shivers down my spine.

[Arkady Rossovich]

I havent heard much about Moon Knight recently.Are sales good?Is the comic itself good?

[Darthphere]

Sales are good, and the book itself is kickass.

[FOG3]

Damn, Im glad I did a search before asking if this series was any good. After seeing all the comments and art posted in this thread I'm gonna have to pick this stuff up ASAP!

[chris moore]

dont know how - but I managed to miss #3.

But whatever I missed in that issue, I'm assuming it did nothing to explain why Taskmaster is in his pirate garb and talking like he used to. Why go back to the laughing stock he was? Collossal artist error if its just that that's what Finch thought he dressed like still. A mini series and DP appearances in his new cool getup with photonic shield and katana, and he shows here up wielding a broadsword, orange spandex and a cape...

[Darthphere]

Moon Knight #4-Got to say, I love this ****ing title. Issue #4 while not the best issue to date kept everything moving. The first half was a little all over the place but really, the stage is set and the return of Moon Knight to the Marvel universe is upon us. The Profiler is an insanely cool character. I really hope he sticks around and gets some other uses in other titles. Next issue is going to be awesome Marc Spector vs. Taskmaster WIll Khonshu come to his aid? 9/10.

[Whirlysplat]

yeah, umm i'm going to need those tps reports on my desk:o Seriously Taskmaster doesn't have a sharingan eye how does he copy things!?:o

He's got a plot device called "photographic reflexes", which means basically he's a physical savant.

- Whirly

[SpideyInATree]

Definitely another good issue for this title. It sure got a little creepy there for a little bit with the ripping of the face and the reattachment of the face...but the ending was well worth it. Hopefully, Marc Spector Moon Knight's out because if he doesn't this is going to be one short lived series. :o

[GNR]

#3 was the best issue to date.Still have to get around reading #4.

[Nightwing]

I loved this issue. Huston continues to amaze me with his writing. I thought the scenes between Marc and Khonshu were perfect. A nice blend of tough and compassionate heart. Marc is finally going to begin his long road back to becoming a hero once again.

The Profiler is an excellent character. Very unique and interesting.

Yes, the pacing has been slow over the past four issues and I wouldn't have it any other way. Huston is doing some excellent character work. This isn't just your average formula of taking a hero, taking a villain, adding water and an instant mindless fight ensues. Moon Knight is one of the best comics that Marvel is publishing right now.

And, of course, I enjoyed Taskmaster. Huston gave him some great dialogue.

[Darthphere]

I loved this issue. Huston continues to amaze me with his writing. I thought the scenes between Marc and Khonshu were perfect. A nice blend of tough and compassionate heart. Marc is finally going to begin his long road back to becoming a hero once again.

The Profiler is an excellent character. Very unique and interesting.

Yes, the pacing has been slow over the past four issues and I wouldn't have it any other way. Huston is doing some excellent character work. This isn't just your average formula of taking a hero, taking a villain, adding water and an instant mindless fight ensues. Moon Knight is one of the best comics that Marvel is publishing right now.

And, of course, I enjoyed Taskmaster. Huston gave him some great dialogue.


Yeah, I kind of like the slowness of the title, its building up Marc as a character. Sometimes what happens is people forget that theres a real person under the mask, not in this case.

[Sentry2005]

Yeah, I kind of like the slowness of the title, its building up Marc as a character. Sometimes what happens is people forget that theres a real person under the mask, not in this case.

I get what they're trying to do, but I think it's slightyl too slow. Don't get me wrong, I like it when they build characters up and explore more than just superficial super heroics... but I do like the superficial super heroics as well :(

[Darthphere]

I get what they're trying to do, but I think it's slightyl too slow. Don't get me wrong, I like it when they build characters up and explore more than just superficial super heroics... but I do like the superficial super heroics as well :(


But see, youre getting that as well with some kickass flashback scenes.

[Sentry2005]

But see, youre getting that as well with some kickass flashback scenes.

Point. I didn't take that into account. I'm a dumb ass :(

[SpideyInATree]

I get what they're trying to do, but I think it's slightyl too slow. Don't get me wrong, I like it when they build characters up and explore more than just superficial super heroics... but I do like the superficial super heroics as well :(

The writer is also taking into account that a lot of people are going to be jumping on this title who don't really know too much about Moon Knight's history either. Or Marc Spector for that matter.

[Nightwing]

Yeah, I kind of like the slowness of the title, its building up Marc as a character. Sometimes what happens is people forget that theres a real person under the mask, not in this case.

Exactly. Huston gets Marc. There is no doubt about it. Marc is a complex man who suffers from multiple personalities and has a very loose touch on reality. This is a man who became a hero for the glory of his God and for his gift for hurting people. There really is nothing of truth, justice and the American way that is found in so many other super heroes. There isn’t even the motivation of revenge like other super heroes. Marc is just a hired killer who found his own brand of religion that caused him to leave behind his life of crime and to lay waste to those that deserve vengeance. This series is a good examination of Marc's damaged psyche.

Things will speed up though. Especially with the Taskmaster battle.

[Anubis]

Really liking this series.

[kiuju2k]

I didn't see the taskmaster coming. Nice touch.

[GNR]

http://www.newsarama.com/WW_Chicago_06/Marvel/cupojoe.html

Cover to MK #7.

[Darthphere]

Im just glad they didnt have the standard Spider-Man shows up in the 2nd issue to boost sales comic.

[Specter313]

Im just glad they didnt have the standard Spider-Man shows up in the 2nd issue to boost sales comic.

I don't think this title really needs it, as it's selling pretty good as is. It was even the #29 best selling book last month. Which is actually pretty good for such a new series, I'd say.

[Darthphere]

After debuting at #4, I dont think so.

[Specter313]

Every title goes through a bit of a "settling" phase, I guess you could call it. A lot of people will buy multiple copies of the first issue, and then some people will drop it over the next couple issues if it's not their thing, which is normal. It's still selling well, so it's not like it's in danger or anything.

[Darthphere]

Im just syaing, thats a pretty significant drop. But if it stays there for its first 12 issues, the book is beyond safe.

[PWN3R]

This cover is freakin sweet.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7729/mkcvr7jv1.jpg

[Bullseye]

After reading both Moon Knight and The New Avengers, I'm curious to check out what Finch has done with his time at Top Cow.

I'm sure this new Moon Knight series will improve Moon Knight's popularity.

[PWN3R]

For some reason, I thought of Back to the Future when I saw that cover. Must be the clock....:D.

[GNR]

Well,I was hoping MK would run into more of the street level characters like Punisher and DD.Spidey just seems all too convenient.

[Nightwing]

http://www.newsarama.com/WW_Chicago_06/Marvel/cupojoe.html

Cover to MK #7.

Nice. The series looks like it will be picking up very well.

[Bullseye]

Moon Knight has been such a success that I'm sure there are some characters out there Marvel is waiting to bring back. Which Marvel character will be resureccted next?

[The Cleric]

heh, spideys old costume....should make you all proud

[GNR]

Moon Knight has been such a success that I'm sure there are some characters out there Marvel is waiting to bring back. Which Marvel character will be resureccted next?

Iron Fist.

[SpideyInATree]

This cover is freakin sweet.

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7729/mkcvr7jv1.jpg

If this is in continuity than it looks to me that Mr. Spidey officially loses the Iron Spidey costume pretty soon. Unless this is the flashback stuff still, which I figure by # 7 that should be over.

[Nightwing]

Well,I was hoping MK would run into more of the street level characters like Punisher and DD.Spidey just seems all too convenient.

I expect MK to team up with Daredevil sometime later in the series. They're both creatures of the night. It would be interesting to read.

[Darthphere]

C'mon, the Spidey team up has become mandatory for any new series.

[Darthphere]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/darthphere/367new_storyimage4465817_full.jpg




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/darthphere/344new_storyimage4010456_full.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/darthphere/344new_storyimage4010485_full.jpg

[GNR]

I've avoided all preview art since #1.

I got #4 2 days ago.I loved it.Huston's style of writing comics is very entertaining and fresh.Finch hasn't missed a beat yet.

I know alot of ppl whine about wanting MK to come back and kickass already,but I appreciate Huston taking his time and working his way to the big payoff.

[SpideyInATree]

Those sketches look great. I can't wait for that next issue! :up:

[The Cleric]

freakin moon knights still alive? dang.........

[Darthphere]

Those sketches look great. I can't wait for that next issue! :up:


Sadly, its probably delayed.

[Nightwing]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/darthphere/367new_storyimage4465817_full.jpg




http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/darthphere/344new_storyimage4010456_full.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v176/darthphere/344new_storyimage4010485_full.jpg

Nice.

[Johnny Blaze]

I've really been digging this series thus far.
Not too much to complain about on this book, but...am I the only one who's doesn't really like the way Finch draws Taskmaster? :confused:

[Bullseye]

I'm a little confused about the storyline, but Finch has been superb on Moon Knight.

[Darthphere]

I've really been digging this series thus far.
Not too much to complain about on this book, but...am I the only one who's doesn't really like the way Finch draws Taskmaster? :confused:


No, but it doesnt bother me much.

[Anubis]

I dig his Tasky, but I really wish they had gone with the one he had from his mini. Or at least a new suit that combines the old one and the new.

[Johnny Blaze]

I dig his Tasky, but I really wish they had gone with the one he had from his mini. Or at least a new suit that combines the old one and the new.
Yeah, the suit from his mini was much better than his old suit. It is a shame that they didn't go with it.

[Bullseye]

I hope Finch has planned for an extensive run on Moon Knight.

[SpideyInATree]

Me too. And I hope Charlie Huston does as well, they make a great team. :up:

[Darthphere]

Me too. And I hope Charlie Huston does as well, they make a great team. :up:


I think Charlie is on for 12, possibly more.

[Whirlysplat]

I think Charlie is on for 12, possibly more.

Excellent!!:up:

- Whirly

[Nightwing]

From Huston's website. (http://www.pulpnoir.com/?page_id=6):)
I was originally hired to write a six issue mini series, but that project was reconcieved as a monthly ongoing series. I signed on to write at least twelve issues, the first of which went on sale in April 2006.

[Darthphere]

Yeah, I said that already. :cmad:

[Nightwing]

Edit.

[Nightwing]

Is Finch's commitment to the title 12 issues as well?

[hippy fascist]

more previews for issue 5

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/previews/MK5.cfm

[Darthphere]

Is Finch's commitment to the title 12 issues as well?


It be safe to assume so.

[Nightwing]

more previews for issue 5

http://www.wizarduniverse.com/previews/MK5.cfm
Nice.
It be safe to assume so.
I hope so. Huston's and Finch's run together really has done the book wonders. If both in fact both do leave after those 12 issues, it'd be nice if they finished on a positive.

[Darthphere]

As far as I know, Finch isnt scheduled to jump on any other title anytime soon, and hes already working on the second arc.

[Red]

Can I ask and my intention of this isn't to "bash" MK, but I've never really understood the appeal of the character.

[Nightwing]

As far as I know, Finch isnt scheduled to jump on any other title anytime soon, and hes already working on the second arc.
True.

[Darthphere]

Can I ask and my intention of this isn't to "bash" MK, but I've never really understood the appeal of the character.


There isnt a question here.

[Red]

Perhapes I should have worded that better, sorry about that.

Whats the appeal of Moon Knight?

[hippy fascist]

There isnt a question here.

bad grammar aside he wants to know why you like MK

[Darthphere]

Perhapes I should have worded that better, sorry about that.

Whats the appeal of Moon Knight?


I always liked Moon Knight because hes such a complex character. Marc Spector and his different personalities were always so intriguing. Then, you have the whole Egyptian god angle from which he gets his powers and thats a pretty cool element. Nothing really original but hes a real cool hero and hes ****ing brutal.

[Whirlysplat]

I always liked Moon Knight because hes such a complex character. Marc Spector and his different personalities were always so intriguing. Then, you have the whole Egyptian god angle from which he gets his powers and thats a pretty cool element. Nothing really original but hes a real cool hero and hes ****ing brutal.

Although is he really a god?

It's being questioned at the moment.

- Whirly

[Darthphere]

Although is he really a god?

It's being questioned at the moment.

- Whirly


Marc isnt a god, hes the damn I forgot the word for it of the egyptian god Khonshu.

[Darthphere]

Avatar I suppose is the word.

[SpideyInATree]

Whats the appeal of Moon Knight?

Read the new series and find out. :p

[Nightwing]

Preview for #5.

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Oct06/OctPreviews/AXM/MOONKN005005_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Oct06/OctPreviews/AXM/MOONKN005015_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Oct06/OctPreviews/AXM/MOONKN005016_col.jpg

http://www.newsarama.com/marvelnew/Oct06/OctPreviews/AXM/MOONKN005024_col.jpg

[Darthphere]

Beautiful.

[Spike_x1]

I haven't really been reading Marvel at all lately, but I had to pick up this book because of Tasky's appearance in it, and I'll probably pick up the earlier issues to make more sense of the story.

Although I would've preferred his new costume, or a combination of the two, I must admit that Finch makes Taskmaster's old costume finally look cool. :up:

[Majin Boo]

taskmaster new costume was a complete pos, thank God they are using the old one for MK.

[SpideyInATree]

That looks freakin' GREAT! Man, I cannot wait until that issue hits the shelves. :word:

[hippy fascist]

Perhapes I should have worded that better, sorry about that.

Whats the appeal of Moon Knight?

Imagine if david fincher wrote comic books...

tense, dirty, violent, nasty twisted thoughts compressed into a monthly format and with art to rival any marvel book on sale today. :word:

For me at least, that is the appeal of moon knight :up:

[GNR]

This book stayed on my list because it's nasty and twisted.

[LouFerignoDemon]

I must've missed something? Is Khonshu forgiving him?

[Spike_x1]

I'm kinda wondering why the Taskmaster's shield was chipped by the bullets in the first picture above, since it's a replica of Captain America's, but I guess it's just meant to add to the atmosphere of the scene.

[chris moore]

Its not a replica - the adamantium/vibranium mix of Cap's shield has never been duplicated. This probably isnt even secondary adamantium - most likely just titanium. A vibranium shield would be better than an adamantium one I think if you were going for a replica. Its energy absorbing property is what allows for the ricochets without losing momentum.

[SpideyInATree]

That looks freakin' GREAT! Man, I cannot wait until that issue hits the shelves. :word:

I'd like to second this comment that I made. Plus I needed to resubscribe to this thread so...you know. :csad:

[Anubis]

taskmaster new costume was a complete pos, thank God they are using the old one for MK.

bulls**t that suit was waaaay better and they shoulda used it or at least combined the two. I mean all the tech, the energy weapons, the cloaking field. it was far superior

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v485/AnubisGOD/Marvel%20II/Taskmaster-1-24.jpg

[Darthphere]

I like the old one, he doesnt need all that tech, and its obvious they want him to be Marvel's Deathstroke.

[Anubis]

I just don't see the practicality of a guy running around with a shield and a bow, and a sword, and sais, and wolverine claws and whatever the hell else. With the tech he could reproduce the weapons he needed as instantly as he can switch fighting styles. It was perfect for a guy like him and streamlined his look. They coulda kept the skull like face and made the suit white again, maybe even keep the swashbuckler boots, but the cape and all the weapons just seems unnecessary. Like Cables pockets.

[Darthphere]

Well he doesnt seem to be holding too many weapons so far.

[Mr. Green]

I love this title so far. I don't really understand what the hell happened to Tasky's new costume though. I don't see why he would get rid of that wrist band thing. It could turn into a shield, or blades, and some other stuff.

Maybe it's just me but I would prefer that over carrying 80 weapons with me.

[Anubis]

Which means he left a few things lying around. Much better to be able to simply put away your hard light construct than drop it. I bet you he's gonna be needing that shield once he and MK really get into it.

[Darthphere]

Which means he left a few things lying around. Much better to be able to simply put away your hard light construct than drop it. I bet you he's gonna be needing that shield once he and MK really get into it.


He has his shield with him.:huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:


Either way, as I said before. This is Marvel's attempt to having their own Deathstroke, and he only carries a sword.

[GNR]

Finch draws one nasty ass TM.Miki is inking the hell out of Finch's pencils.

[Red]

He has his shield with him.:huh: :huh: :huh: :huh:


Either way, as I said before. This is Marvel's attempt to having their own Deathstroke, and he only carries a sword.

That would be Deadpool in his first 4 appearances.