Marvel Comics Announces New MOON KNIGHT Series Launching This Summer
Get ready to enjoy some new Moon Knight comics. Marvel Comics recently announced a new Moon Knight series from author Jed MacKay (Black Cat) and artist Alessandro Cappuccio (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers). The series comes out of the recent “Age of Khonshu” arc in Avengers by Jason Aaron and follows Marc Spector as he continues to “protect those who travel at night.”
The mysterious Mr. Knight has opened his Midnight Mission, his people petitioning for protection from the weird and horrible. That protection is offered by Moon Knight, who stalks the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his people. Marc Spector, in whichever guise he dons, is back on the streets, a renegade priest of an unworthy god. But while Khonshu languishes in a prison that Moon Knight put him in, the white-cowled hero must still observe his duty: protecting those who travel at night. And let it be known – Moon Knight will keep the faith.
Talking about the upcoming Moon Knight series, MacKay said:
I'm very excited to be working with Alessando Cappuccio on the continuing adventures of one of Marvel's biggest messes- Moon Knight! In the wake of his disastrous attempt to take over the world in the “Age of Khonshu,” Marc Spector (et al) has retreated to what he knows- busting heads on the streets. But despite betraying his god to the Avengers, the Fist of Khonshu's obligations remain the same- to protect those travelling at night. Apostate priest of the moon god, the mysterious Mr. Knight has opened the doors of his Midnight Mission, where those in fear of the weird and strange may petition for the aid of the Moon Knight! But this doesn't sit well with everyone, and hidden threats circle Marc's new start from the shadows..."
Cappuccio added his excitement about joining the project:
When Tom Brevoort contacted me to work on the new Moon Knight series, I couldn't believe it. Debuting in Marvel Comics with one of my favorite characters is a dream come true! The story is a new beginning for Moon Knight, Jed did an excellent job as usual on the scripts and I'm delighted to be working with a professional of his caliber.
Moon Knight #1 will be available on July 7 with a cover by Steve McNiven.
