- Written by: Jed MacKay
- Art by: Alessandro Cappuccio
- Colors by: Rachelle Rosenberg
- Letters by: VC’s Cory Petit
- Cover art by: Stephen Segovia, Rachelle Rosenberg
- Cover price: $4.99
- Release date: December 13, 2023
Moon Knight #30 ends Marc Spector’s reign as Moon Knight with an act of sacrifice befitting a hero. But who will take up the mantle now that he’s gone?
Is Moon Knight #30 Good?
Yes, that’s right. Marc Spector dies in Moon Knight #30. Now, this is comics we’re talking about, and death is as permanent as a cat’s loving affection when your bag of treats is empty, but for now, Marc’s gone. Was it a good death? Maybe. Who’s taking his place? TBD.
When last we left Moon Knight and his moonlit friends, they were nearing the end of their siege on Black Spectre’s Mount to stop the resonance machine that would drive everyone in NYC crazy. In a shocking reveal, Moon Knight learned the latest incarnation of Black Spectre is Robert Plesko, the psychiatrist and ally who worked with Moon Knight for years. Now, Moon Knight learns Plesko engineered this plan to destroy NYC because he’s a psycho who wants to watch the world burn. Meanwhile, Reese keeps Zodiac trapped in the Midnight Mission, but when Zodiac learns Moon Knight can no longer resurrect, and he’s going to miss his chance to kill the hero, Zodiac makes a deal to escape his confinement.
When the issue is done, Moon Knight does what a hero does to save the city at the expense of his life. The Midnight Mission, however, lives on with Moon Knight’s allies, but it remains to be seen who will take up the cape and cowl next.
Overall, Jed MacKay gives Moon Knight a fitting death, the villain gets his comeuppance, and the sadness of grief is mixed with hope that the (midnight) mission will continue. Although Moon Knight’s death was advertised well in advance, MacKay did a good enough job to give you hope that the reports might be wrong.
What’s great about Moon Knight #30? MacKay gives the finale weight, emotion, and meaning. The pacing, dialog, and plot progression are on-point, and you feel like this series is turning a new chapter with finality.
What’s not so great about Moon Knight #30? The trouble with the Black Spectre arc is the same trouble Jed MacKay has with the overall series and other titles at Marvel – you don’t get much meat from the villains. Plesko’s reveal is a surprise, sure, but we’ve not seen Mark interact much with Plesko on this run to feel the punch that betrayal should have. Plesko is, at best, a cameo character who only showed up on occasion, so the reveal falls flat.
How’s the art? Excellent. Cappuccio and Rosenberg continue to demonstrate they’re a power team on this title. The action and energy crackle on the page, and Rosenberg’s coloring makes the characters glow (literally).
About The Reviewer: Gabriel Hernandez is the Publisher & EIC of ComicalOpinions.com, a comics review site dedicated to indie, small, and mid-sized publishers.
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Moon Knight #30 brings Marc Specter’s latest adventure (and his life) to a close with a gripping and surprisingly emotional finale. MacKay gives Moon Knight a fitting death for a hero of his stature, and the art team’s output is outstanding.
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