Moon Knight #20

Writer: Mike Benson Artist: Mike Deodato Jr. Publisher: Marvel Comics Release Date: July 16, 2008 Cover Price: $3.99 Critic Reviews: 4 User Reviews: 3
7.9Critic Rating
7.0User Rating

In the aftermath of the Black Spectre debacle, Moon Knight is on the run. Moon Knight will have to step into the arena and stare down a creature fueled by instinct and fury. To survive, he must become what he faces. Guest-starring Werewolf by Night!

  • 10
    Comics Bulletin - Kevin Powers Jul 15, 2008

    Benson has so much momentum going into the "Death of Marc Spector" arc. This title is action-packed, perfectly balanced between characterization and mind-boggling plot, and so well-done that anyone not reading it is really missing out on one of Marvel's consistently outstanding books. Read Full Review

  • 8.4
    Weekly Comic Book Review - Andrew C. Murphy Jul 18, 2008

    So will this be the issue that turns things around for Moon Knight? I doubt it. No matter how well he's written, he's still a derivative character with a dull supporting cast and a lousy rogues gallery. But this issue, at least, is worth picking up. Read Full Review

  • 8.2
    IGN - Jesse Schedeen Jul 16, 2008

    A huge draw of this issue is a guest stint by Mike Deodato, Jr. on art. I was admittedly worried about the actual quality of the pencils. Marvel has been throwing a lot of work at Deodato lately, despite the huge delays on Thunderbolts. The final issue of Thunderbolts felt rushed, and I was worried this issue would to. Luckily, Deodato is in fine form. His work is extremely moody and detailed – a perfect fit for Moon Knight all around. His rendition of Jack Russell in particular is amazing. I know Marvel has bigger plans for the artist these days, but I'd certainly welcome a longer tenure on the book. It would help me forgive a lot of the flaws that are sure to crop up as Benson returns to writing full-length arcs. You've come a long way, Moonie, but you're not there yet. Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    Comic Book Resources - Timothy Callahan Jul 20, 2008

    This comic has a lot going on, and even if Benson's script falls short more often than not, there are a few Deodato images that make it worth a glance. If you decide to buy it, at least you get a lot of pages for your four bucks. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Avanvolk Oct 23, 2023

    This had the potential to be really good, but it wasn't executed well enough. Art was okay.

  • 5.5
    Hex Apr 19, 2022

    This issue was all over the place. Marc goes from sleeping in the sewer to dressed like James Bond infiltrating a gala above a secret werewolf gladiatorial arena with no explanation. Marc only found out about the arena from a random cop I don't recall him ever talking to before let alone after the last few arcs where he's persona non grata. Also some of the weakest Deodato art I've seen.

  • 8.5
    iPodwithnomusic Apr 2, 2018

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