Anthony goes totally fanboy over his favorite character, while Dr. Issues tries to keep things on track. It’s a miracle this episode was only an hour…

SHOW NOTES:

• Introduction
• Background on Moon Knight
  • Marc Spector – Boxer, then Marine, then mercenary
  • Left to die in desert by Bushman, resurrected by Khonshu
  • Creates multiple identities – Steven Grant (millionaire) and Jake Lockley (cab driver)
  • Loses moon-based powers, joins West Coast Avengers
  • Battles brother Randall aka Shadow Knight
  • Dies after building explodes because of computerized Zero Hour program
  • Resurrected by Khonshu yet again
  • “The Bottom” – return of Moon Knight
  • Doesn’t take a side in Civil War, goes to Mexico, fights luchadors
  • Vengeance of Moon Knight – Return to NYC, no-kill policy in effect
  • Bendis run – Personalities become Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America
  • Ellis run – introduces suited Mr. Knight
  • Lemire run – reconciles issues with identities
  • Bemis run – introduces daughter
• Primary issues
  • Dissociative identity disorder
  • Loss of powers
  • Religious reliance/Khonshu avatar appearance
  • On-again/off-again relationship with Marlene
  • Keeps allies at distance
• Treatment
  • In-universe – Exhaust personalities to break Marc down
  • Out of universe – Variety of treatment, medication
• Next week’s episode: Harley Quinn