361: Moon Kight Comic Book Origins & Episode 1 Review

Moon Knight, the 6th Disney+ Marvel series, has arrived! We prepare you for the entire series with a Comic Book primer, and share our thoughts on the first episode, “The Goldfish Problem.” There are so many layers to this character who first appeared in 1975 in the series Werewolf by Night. Plus having so many personalities, Moon Knight is very hard to boil down. But we did it. We gathered a lot of information and tried to focus on the highlights so it wouldn't be overwhelming. Now let's take the night with vengeance and justice and get into Moon Knight!   Premise of Marvel’s Disney+ series   The series follows Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a gift shop employee at a London museum that is currently showing an Egyptian exhibit. Steven Grant suffers from dissociative identity disorder, and is trying to figure out what is real and what is not, and he is guided along the way from another one of his identities named Marc Spector who is the avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu. Along the way Steven Grant must contend with Marc’s enemies like Dr. Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke), as they are thrust into a deadly mystery surrounding the powerful gods of Egypt.   Who is Moon Knight as found in the comics from the 80’s?   The comics focus on Marc Spector, and Steven Grant is not a lovable loser who works in a gift shop. Marc Spector served as a Marine and briefly as a CIA operative, and is left for dead by fellow mercenary named Bushman in Sudan. Spector is brought before a statue of Khonshu and before he dies, he is suddenly revived and fully healed. He claims Khonshu wants him to be the "moon's knight", redeeming his life of violence by now protecting and avenging the innocent.    On his return to the United States, MARC Spector invests his mercenary profits into becoming the crimefighter "Moon Knight".  Along with his costumed alter ego, he primarily uses three other identities to gain information from different social circles: billionaire businessman Steven Grant, taxicab driver Jake Lockley, and suited consultant Mr. Knight. Sound like a familiar caped crusader? The similarities to Batman are undeniable!   There’s more, so please listen by clicking the player above for all his comic book origins, and our thoughts on the first episode!   Where We Will Be   May 25, 2022: 3rd Annual Boonta Eve Cantina! Join us LIVE at Big’s Bar and Grill in Fullerton for an evening of podcasting, singing, celebrity signings and fun! Check out the Facebook Events for details.   May 27, 2022: Disneyland After Dark - Star Wars Nite   May 26 - May 29, 2022: Star Wars Celebration Anaheim   Time TBD: Celebrating the Ewok Adventures - Richard and Sarah Woloski, Panel Hosts Time TBD: Star Wars Tourism: Visiting the Galaxy Far, Far Away on Earth - Richard and Sarah Woloski, Panel Guests   GALACTIC STARCRUISER LINKS   Thanks to FangirlsGoingRogue.com, we were able to attend the special Press Preview Sailing from 2/21/22-2/24/22. For more Galactic Starcruiser content:   Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser – First Impressions (Feb. 2022) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Adventure with Fangirls Going Rogue (Feb. 2022) Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 22.5: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Day One Reactions (Feb. 2022) Fangirls Going Rogue Episode 22.6: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Day Two Reactions (Feb. 2022) Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser - The Continuity Conundrum (Feb. 2022) Skywalking YouTube Playlist: Galactic Starcruiser Merchandise, Ship Tour, Gaya Dinner Show, Day 1 Experience and more! (Feb - March 2022)     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986 The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow. Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland Send emails to [email protected] and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!