Moon Knight (USA) di Jeff Lemire

[Hermit]

Ho letto i primi due capitoli del nuovo arc. Il primo mi aveva fatto un po' storcere il naso, non mi aveva convinto subito, ma dal numero 7 si è subito ripreso. Per ora siamo a livelli inferiori rispetto ai primi numeri, ma la serie la trovo ancora scritta molto bene

[Azrael]

Preview: MOON KNIGHT #8



http://comicvine.gamespot.com/articles/exclusive-preview-moon-knight-8/1100-156149/

[Azrael]

Moon Knight continues its trippy, reality-bending voyage through Marc Spector's broken mind (at least it MIGHT be Spector) as the various incarnations of the hero come closer together. From an interrogation room to a movie set to space werewolves on the moon, Jeff Lemire's script is all kinds of crazy, and gloriously so. Things get pretty meta right from the start as the cover from issue #6 is featured on this issue's cover as a movie poster. In another writer's less steady hands this could get very messy, but Lemire keeps things tight as realities begin to overlap. Each reality is rendered admirably by its respective artist, with Francavilla carrying most of the mail this week. His noir style works perfectly for Marc's gritty journey through back alleys and rooftops. The addition of Greg Smallwood to the artist roster shows this beautiful, insane book is about to get even better. - Joe

Final Score:

9.1/10

[Azrael]

Moon Knight #8
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Francesco Francavilla, Wilfredo Torres, Michael Garland, James Stokoe, Greg Smallwood, and Jordie Bellaire
Lettering by Cory Petit
Published by Marvel Comics
Review by Robert Reed
'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10

After several issues of his personalities going on separate adventures, Moon Knight #8 sees the disparate lives of Jake Lockley, Steven Grant, and Marc Spector come crashing into each other. Multiple artists combine their talents to create a story that is terrifying and disorienting as Moon Knight struggles to even discern who his enemies truly are.

The issue opens as Jake Lockley is interviewed by Billy and Bobby regarding the deaths of several people within a diner. As Lockley tries to explain his innocence, Detective Emmet, an incarnation of his enigmatic opponent, appears and takes over the questioning. Francisco Francavilla handles this segment and the heavy use of shadow and the narrow palette of blues and yellows really create a bleak tone.

As the interrogation intensifies, the issue cuts to Steven Grant, who has just experienced the Jake Lockley segment. He calls "cut" on the set of his new film, disoriented by the experience. The art is done by Wilfredo Torres and colorist Michael Garland. The cleanliness of Torres' line art and the more natural palette contrasts nicely with the stylization of the previous segment, making Steven's disorientation more immediate.

It's these transitions that make Moon Knight #8 such a success. The coordination between artists, which go on to include James Stokoe and his sci-fi segment from previous issues as well as a great finale from Greg Smallwood and Jordie Bellaire, is impressive. As the various personalities become increasingly aware of one another, the art teams begin to share pages and the characters within the segments begin to blur together. The effect is never disorienting for the reader, but it helps display the confusion and horror experienced by the characters as they try to figure out what is happening to them. Writer Jeff Lemire does a great job balancing out the script, minimizing the dialogue and as the artwork illustrates the confusion needed for the story on its own. This disorientation is even more impactful because it illustrates the way that some people with dissociative identity disorder struggle with maintaining a sense of reality. Moon Knight has long been a character that's been associated with various disorders, but this creative ensemble really makes the effort to illustrate the effects in a disturbingly realistic way, while still keeping the trappings of a superhero comic intact.

That being said, as the penultimate issue of a story arc, Moon Knight #8 is not the most inviting issue to readers looking to hop on board. The transition between characters isn't explained, so if someone isn't familiar with the character may ultimately be confused as to just what these separate pieces were doing. This isn't a major criticism of the issue itself, just a warning to readers that they may be best off trying to start with Issue #6.

With a talented roster of artists, Moon Knight #8 tells a riveting story of a splintered mind crashing back together. The contrasting styles of Francisco Francavilla, Wilfredo Torres, Michael Garland, James Stoke, Greg Smallwood, and Jordie Bellaire make for a visually arresting narrative, especially with the coordination between teams to the point that the panels can transition between art teams without becoming disorienting for the reader. Writer Jeff Lemire does a great job with the narrative, creating the transitions for the art teams and utilizing minimal dialogue so that the story can be told in a wondrous visual chaos that works perfectly for the character.

[Hermit]

Letto il #8
Bel numero dove il caos generato da Lemire spiega benissimo la trama. Questo numero è stato particolare visti i disegnatori che hanno partecipato ognuno ad una specifica fase della storia, non vedo l'ora di leggere il prossimo per vedere come va questa "terapia di gruppo"

[Man of Steel]

MOON KNIGHT #11
JEFF LEMIRE (W) • GREG SMALLWOOD (A/C)
RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!
• The asylum wasn't the first institution Marc Spector escaped, or the first that rejected him.
• Is MOON KNIGHT stronger alone, or more vulnerable?
• Trapped outside of reality, his survival depends on answers in his past!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

[Azrael]

Preview: MOON KNIGHT #9



http://www.cbr.com/moon-knight-9-4/

[Hermit]

Questa serie é diventata un must

[Azrael]

MARC SPECTOR's Fractured Personality Comes Out In MOON KNIGHT #10



http://www.newsarama.com/32237-marc-spector-s-fractured-personality-comes-out-in-moon-knight-10.html

[Azrael]

Moon Knight #9
Written by Jeff Lemire
Art by Greg Smallwood, Jordie Bellaire, Wilfredo Torres, Michael Garland, Francesco Francavilla and James Stokoe Lettering by Cory Petit
Published by Marvel Comics
Review by Robert Reed
'Rama Rating: 9 out of 10

Marc Spector face off against his splintered personalities in Moon Knight #9 as writer Jeff Lemire and the talented roster of artists tie together the disparate stories of the previous issues. The investment in the character really pays off here, with an emotional conclusion that gives the series extra weight going forward.

The use of different art teams in this issue plays out a little differently than prior chapters. Whereas before each artist handled a different setting and character, the confrontation between his alternate personalities means that there is no longer a narrative separation to assist with the transition between art teams. While this can make the read a bit jarring comparatively, the issue teams cleverly use page turns to help with the transitions and the merger works well in showing Marc confronting each personality and reasserting himself over them.

This rotation of styles is established from the beginning of the issue as rugged lines of James Stokoe open the issue with the newest of Spector's personalities recalling how Earth fell to the werewolves. When Marc responds to him, it is under the linework of Greg Smallwood. The coloring transition immediately sets the tone as well – Stokoe's use of lighter purples and blues is overwhelmed by the oppressive olive tones of Jordie Bellaire's art, nicely showing the control Marc has in the situation. Francesco Francavilla brings a cruel violence to his segment as Jake Lockley tries to overpower Marc who has to accept some of Jake's brutality to move forward.

The strength of the narrative in Moon Knight #9 comes from when Marc finally faces off against Steven Grant. As the personality that has been with Marc the longest, Grant is terrified at the idea that none of his memories and experiences actually happened. In a touching moment, Marc acknowledges Grant's fears, and validates Grant's existence. Marc knows that he can't rid himself of his alternate personalities - they are a part of him, after all - but his embrace of the Steven Grant personality is incredibly tender.

The artwork here, with Wilfredo Torres' smooth lines, detailed expressions and Michael Garland's use of a narrow palette, is gorgeous. The weighted linework that helped Grant's story feel glossier than the other personalities now gives the character an extra vulnerability as he hides in the corner of an office, fearing for his existence. By addressing this conflict in such a delicate way, writer Jeff Lemire gives a sense of weight to the conclusion of the issue. Marc's journey feels like a truly human one, and it's nice to see his identity disorder handled with such care.

With a very human core, Moon Knight #9 continues the series' string of excellence. Jeff Lemire's script is unexpectedly touching, and the talented art teams make the book a visual joy to read. Moon Knight #9 shows that character progression can be just as riveting as a good plot and gives a nice pay off to the setup of previous issues. And now, with all of his personalities back within him, Marc can finally face off against the god that has been haunting him.

[Hermit]

Letto il #9
Si chiude anche quest'arc che per il primo numero non mi ha detto molto ma che poi ha ingranato moltissimo. Con l'ultima pagina, mi aspetto un terzo story arc coi fiocchi

[Azrael]

MOON KNIGHT #12
JEFF LEMIRE (W) • GREG SMALLWOOD (A/C)
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.
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$3.99

[Azrael]

MARVEL'S MOON KNIGHT SHOULD EMBRACE HIS JEWISH ROOTS

http://www.cbr.com/marvels-moon-knight-should-embrace-jewish-roots/

[Azrael]

Preview: MOON KNIGHT #10



http://comicvine.gamespot.com/articles/exclusive-preview-moon-knight-10/1100-156290/

[Azrael]

5/5

http://comicvine.gamespot.com/reviews/moon-knight-10/1900-4497/