Mar 28, 2018
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