The latest MCU series Moon Night on Disney+ Hotstar has an impressive star cast. With acclaimed award-winning actors like Ethan Hawke and Oscar Isaac in the lead, the show promises incredible thrill and action.
On the other hand, the character Moon Knight is not as popular as other MCU characters among superhero movie fans. Despite the fact that Moon Knight isn't an A-level Marvel character, he is a very interesting character. Moon Knight had numerous solo comic series since 1980, but none of those story arcs lived after 40 issues!
If you know who Moon Knight is, then you would also know that Moon Knight isn't stable mentally! He has multiple personality disorder, which is sometimes referred to as schizophrenia incorrectly in some early comics.
The Disney+ Hotstar series Moon Knight will be interesting surely, but six episodes may not be able to capture the complexity and variety of the character. Here are five handpicked Moon Knight comics that you should read to understand the character better.
All-New, All Different (2016)
The All-New, All-Different is a reboot by Jeff Lemire. The story's opening arc is called Lunatic, and it questions if Moon Knight is Marc Spector. As the story progresses, the story dives deeper into Moon Knight's different personalities.
By the time you finish reading the series, you will understand how troubled Moon Knight is mentally. The story expertly shows Marc Spector's struggles and how those affect his actions as a hero.
Moon Knight (2021)
The 2021 Moon Knight series updates his origin, with the first six issues delving into his history.
The series starts with Moon Knight going through therapy that tries to understand Marc Spector's relation with Khonshu, the Egyptian God who saved his life and gave him the mantle.
The 2021 Moon Knight series introduces a new adversary who has a deep and strong connection to Knight's origin. Additionally, the series delves deep into the human side of Marc Spector and the possible reasons behind his psychological difficulties.
Crazy Runs in the Family (2017)
Max Bemis' Crazy Runs in the Family ran through Moon Knight issue 188 to 193. The series presents challenges more dangerous than Moon Knight ever faced. Further, Max Bemis' story also focuses on Egyptian Gods and their avatars.
In this story arc, Moon Knight doesn't only battle external threats but also internal. As Jake Lockley and Marc Spector clash internally, they must find a balance for fighting the external threats.
If you want to know the most complex former Avenger of Marvel, this series is a must-read.
Moon Knight Vol 7 (2014)
Moon Knight Vol 7 gives the anti-hero Moon Knight dives deep inside his mind by giving him three separate personalities. Moon Knight battles evil forces in his famous all-white suit, and he fights in all his glory, without hiding in shadows as he wants the enemies to see him beating them.
Moon Knight fights brutally and without fear. He eats punches and presses forward. The artwork is amazing, and so is the story.
Moon Knight Vol 7 shows Moon Knight as a fighter and how he operates.
Vengeance of the Moon Knight (2009)
It is a 10-part issue that revamped Moon Knight in 2009. Vengeance of the Moon Knight takes a lighter path as compared to his regular dark and gloomy character.
But that doesn't stop Moon Knight from being the no-holds-barred mercenary! With Jerome Opena's design, Moon Knight gets formidable and strong armor.
The story also shows Moon Knight's connection with Khonshu and Norman Osborn as his enemy.
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