First appearance

Moon Knight's first appearance: Werewolf by Night #32

Moon Knight first appeared in Werewolf by Night #32, cover dated August 1975, published by Marvel and created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin.

Why it matters

Marc Spector's first appearance, as a mercenary hired to capture the werewolf Jack Russell. Moon Knight grew into a cult favorite, and his TV series sent demand for this issue up sharply.

Related key issues

• Werewolf by Night #33 (September 1975), his second appearance.
• Marvel Spotlight #28 (June 1976), his first solo story.

Before you buy or sell, check

• Marvel released a facsimile edition of #32. It carries modern markings and a modern price.
• UK copies with a pence price on the cover exist and usually sell for less than US copies.

Then look up what copies in similar condition actually sold for. Prices for keys like this move with grade and with news about the character, so a recent sale tells you far more than a printed guide. Our guides on the grading scale and spotting reprints help you compare like with like.

More first appearances

• Blade: The Tomb of Dracula #10 (July 1973)
• Ghost Rider: Marvel Spotlight #5 (August 1972)
• Spider-Man: Amazing Fantasy #15 (August 1962)
• Wolverine: The Incredible Hulk #181 (November 1974)
• Venom: The Amazing Spider-Man #300 (May 1988)

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