Moon Knight (2016-2017) #12

Moon Knight (2016) (Single Issues)

by Jeff Lemire, Greg Smallwood (Artist)

THE SECRET HISTORY OF MARC SPECTOR CONTINUES! On a mission for Anubis, more lives than Marc's hang in the balance! While present day Marc ventures into the Overvoid, past Marc has some desert troubles of his own.

Genres: Comics, Marvel, Graphic Novels

24 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2017

About the author

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Jeff Lemire is a New York Times bestselling and award winning author, and creator of the acclaimed graphic novels Sweet Tooth, Essex County, The Underwater Welder, Trillium, Plutona, Black Hammer, Descender, Royal City, and Gideon Falls. His upcoming projects include a host of series and original graphic novels, including the fantasy series Ascender with Dustin Nguyen.

Reviews

[XOX · Rating 4 out of 5]

Crawley soul is exchange for Anput. The reunion is there to assist Marc in his fight.

[Vinton Bayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a little upset at myself for getting caught up with this series so fast. Now I have to wait for the next issue! This is another fantastic part to this labyrinth of a story. I am starting to worry about the longevity of this series and if it will pay off. I do love Lemire, but I don't want this to turn into New 52 Animal Man. Nothing of course has even hinted at a downturn, it's just gone on long and I worry. So far Lemire has been golden. Can't wait to finish this arc.

[Dee Robb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love how each issue you get deeper into the mind of Marc and his mental illness. There is nothing, however, patronizing about how his illness is handled in this series - this is an honest look at what mental illness can do and does to a person.

[nico · Rating 3 out of 5]

my favorite moon knight crew

[Vyshakh Aravindan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moon Knight #12 concludes the Collective storyline with a thoughtful and emotionally satisfying finale. Rather than ending with a simple victory over evil, Jeff Lemire focuses on healing, compassion, and the importance of confronting emotional trauma instead of burying it. The result is a conclusion that feels deeply personal while remaining true to the series' psychological roots. (marvel.com)

Marc Spector's journey reaches another meaningful milestone. Instead of defining himself by his fractured identities or his connection to Khonshu, he demonstrates that true strength comes from accepting every part of who he is. This growth gives the ending genuine emotional weight and serves as a fitting payoff to everything the series has been building toward.

Greg Smallwood's artwork remains exceptional. The final confrontation is visually exciting, but it is the quieter moments that leave the strongest impression. His expressive character work captures relief, determination, and vulnerability with remarkable subtlety, making the emotional resolution feel authentic.

The issue also reinforces one of the run's defining strengths: empathy. Even the antagonists are treated with nuance, reminding readers that the greatest battles often take place within the mind rather than on the battlefield. It is a mature and compassionate conclusion that perfectly complements the themes explored throughout the arc.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Why, yes. Yes, Lemire is writing the new definitive origin of Moon Knight.

[Marisa Carpico · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm probably missing something big with that final reveal since this is my first Moon Knight book, but the present day storyline was great.

[Steven Shinder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the space stuff.

[Jason · Rating 5 out of 5]

5

[Hana · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautiful reunion.

[Kaplanman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can't say enough good things about this run of Moon Knight. always liked this character and this is taking him to new heights.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

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