Aaron's story is only half of what makes this issue so great. Javier Garrn's artwork makes every scene memorable. I could literally choose almost any panel from this issue and it would qualify for some of the best shots of the week. Hell, the opening exchange between Iron Fist and Moon Knight is a sight to behold. Garrn obviously had fun with this issue and went all out. As he and Aaron move forward with this story, I can't wait to see if the two of them can top this strong opening issue. Read Full Review

Javier Garron does some good work with the art in this issue. The Moon Knight/Iron Fist fight was definitely the highlight. Everything after was good visually, but really didn't capture the emotional impact of those first few pages. Read Full Review

The opening chapter of this arc raises the stakes and makes it personal for the Avengers, while providing hints at some twists and deception for Moon Knight and Khonshu. Aaron and Garron pace the issue well and provide readers with a reason to return for the next chapter. Read Full Review

I am a little hesitant on Avengers #33. I definitely liked it and will be following this storyline, but I did not love it as much I was expecting. Maybe I over-hyped it too much? Or the long layoff didn't help? I just felt a bit underwhelmed by the end of the issue. Nothing was really technically wrong with the issue. The story was fun and intriguing and Aaron got the pieces together to start it off. Plus I did like his writing of Moon Knight. The art is also solid, as well. There are some great sequences in the book and all the character designs are fantastic. Read Full Review

It's an issue that surprises on all levels and is clearly setting up for something apocalyptic, and does so with skill, aplomb and a bit of entertaining creativity. I'm really interested in seeing where this goes. Read Full Review

This certainly got off to a great start, and as an intro issue to a new storyline certainly had me intrigued. Jason Aaron always writes big and brash and the story comes off that way, giving it a big widescreen epic feel. I enjoyed the story, but did a couple of times think this more a Moon Knight mini-series book than an issue of The Avengers as they were essentially cannon fodder for Khonshu. Things may develop in later issue though. The art was excellent throughout, Garron making it look sleek and clean even though there was a lot to pack in to each panel and each page. Nice work all round. Read Full Review

Aaron has a reputation for making revelations like these mean something in the long run, and if that's the case once gain in the "Age of Khonshu," Moon Knight fans are in for one amazing ride. Read Full Review

Jason Aaron and the art team combine to make Moon Knight an unstoppable adversary for the Avengers. Read Full Review

Is this fight yarn put together with commendable storytelling skill? Yes. Is it a rewarding diversion when you play along with the "Moon Knight Kills The Marvel Universe" premise? Yes. Is it ground-breaking or emotionally moving or status-quo-shattering? Absolutely not. Not every comic needs to be those things -- but not every well-crafted comic needs to get called perfect, either. Read Full Review

The issue is a solid starting point. While there's not a ton to the comic itself, it has numerous shocking moments as Moon Knight makes quick work of the Avengers for some goal. It's an unexpected direction for the character and series and one that also feels welcome in many ways. Moon Knight has always played second tier with times of "indie cred" and it looks like now's his time to be in the spotlight. Read Full Review

Light on the story, the issue sets the hype for the new story arc by giving us Moon Knight fighting various other Avengers. Fantastic art from Javier Garron and Jason Keith make this issue absolutely worth checking out. Read Full Review

Following the will of Khonshu it's unclear just what the endgame of Moon Knight or his God is, but it's obvious he's only getting started. He's unable to draw power from Black Panther, but there are plenty of other mystical forces in the Marvel Universe to draw from. Read Full Review

Avengers #33 pits Moon Knight against the Avengers... and prevailing?! Leaps of logic aside, this issue is a surprising amount of fun, setting the stage for a big mystery by baiting the narrative hook so well. This is a great place for readers to jump on if they haven't already! Read Full Review

From an execution standpoint, there are no defects in the script. Likewise, the visual storytelling from Javier Garron, Jason Keith, and Cory Petit all turned in a visual performance that hit all the right spots ("THE FIST OF KHONSHU" sequence, in particular). But Moon Knight? Read Full Review

In any event, Javier Garrns art makes the proceedings at least worth looking at, with his typically kinetic style that helps move the script along at a brisk pace. Theres lots of imaginative imagery throughout, from a quick-paced fight scene between Moon Knight and Iron Fist, to MK overtaking Doctor Stranges Sanctum Sanctorum with zombie mummies. Even if the events being depicted are murky, at least they look good. Read Full Review

It's not working for me. Read Full Review

So while Avengers #33 takes an unexpected track for the opening of “Age of Khonshu” that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the most fun to read. Operating with a diminishing burliness and drive, writer Jason Aaron well establishes Moon Knight as a formidable antagonist but then does little else with the rest of the issue. Artists Javier Garron and Jason Keith, ably aided by letterer Cory Petit, inject a little bit of spark into the issue overall, but seeing a good band play the same song over and over is enough to disappoint even the biggest of Moon Knight and Avengers fans. All told Avengers #33 opens big, but doesn’t do terribly much else with it. Read Full Review

Avengers #33 is a significant Moon Knight issue and would have been an excellent start to a new series. However, Jason Aaron continues to neglect his actual roster, making the Avengers themselves minor characters in their own book. If you are a Moon Knight fan, this is a must-buy, but if you are an Avengers fan, it might be time to start trade waiting. I'm sure this run will tie up nicely, but it's just becoming frustrating monthly. Read Full Review

I'll admit I enjoyed this. But I feel proper ashamed about it on account of the Thor fight, which was high-grade BS.

I really don't know where Aaron is going but I like it.

Im a huge mon knight fan so to see a story with him messing with the avengers was cool. It did seem very out of character for moon knight especially recently but it was darn entertaining and interesting. Clearly theres more at play with the last few pages. Can't wait to see where it goes.

Bad Ass

The story was OK. The art was good!

" My name is Moon Knight. The fist of Khonshu. Earth's mightiest heo. Earth's last hope against the devil."
- MOON KNIGHT

I've given this issue a lot of thought. I've been very excited about this arc, ever since it was teased in issue 10. I even have the trade already pre-ordered for when it comes out in 2024. I was really, really ready to be sucked into a great story starring one of my favorite characters that just doesn't get as much of a spotlight as he honestly deserves. And what I got was... cool, I guess? I've seen a lot of people complaining about how Moon Knight operates in this issue, and I've been ambivalent ever since Conan: Serpent War. I don't know if I want a Supermoon Knight. And at least here, he starts off relatively normal-ish. I don't mind how he takes on Iron Fist, Doctor Strange, Black Panther or Thor. (Everyone complaining about Uru being moon rock can suck it. Moon Knight doesn't actually mean it was made out of a moon. Come on, son.) But it's just a principle thing. I just think something is missing that shouldn't be. I will say, this issue is supposed to be a bit of a shock. I feel like we'll get more into what this arc is going to be with the next issue. And I think I'll enjoy that more than this. more

I dunno, I like this comic, but the reusing of the same plot feels kinda cheap. Like apparently anyone can beat Avengers and wield Mjollnir nowadays.
Also most antagonists of this book are heroes/anti-heroes like: Loki (well, not a complete good guy, but anti-hero/anti-villain who was on the side of angels during the time of first story arc), Namor, Phil Coulson, Squadron Supreme, The Winter Guard, Ghost Rider, Silver Surfer and now Moon Knight.

I like Moon Knight, but wasn’t hugely into this issue or the way it was written. Something felt off? And not just Moon Knight beating everybody up.

An actually great issue, even greater because I never expect too much from Moon Knight. However, things are predictably ruined by the next issues featuring the chicken god, Khonshu.
Chicken God, Mephisto’s words not mine. Is there any way to make a Chicken God a real threat? Very difficult. And it’s even worse when in two issues he has defeated the Avengers and conquered the world. This gets and 8, next ones a 1.

Keep Garbage Aaron away from Marvel.
It deserves -∞ Rating.

So what's next?

MK has f**ked Doom's mom and has his powers.
MK has Spider-man's powers.
MK has Franklin Richards' powers.

Man, I love Moon Knight but this is absolute shit.

Jason Aaron is a joke.

Are the Avengers ever in this book?