MoonKnight Vol. 9 with J Kennedy
We’re back with another episode of Trade School! This time, we’re talking about MoonKnight Vol. 9! Our host this week is J Kennedy!
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Scored by Bret Eagleston
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Outline
️ Introduction and Setting the Tone (00:00 - 01:32)
Overview of Certain Point of View's Trade School podcast format.
Introduction to Eight Ball, an eccentric Marvel character, and a standout line spoken by him to Moon Knight.
Positive Representation in Modern Moon Knight (01:32 - 04:41)
The importance of reading Modern Moon Knight Volume 9 for its representation of DID and therapy.
Mark's therapy portrayed as normal and wholesome, with emotional support from friends to maintain his sessions.
️ Visual and Artistic Merits of the Comic (04:41 - 06:13)
Praise of the exceptional artwork in Modern Moon Knight and its sidebar in Modern Hulk.
Exploration of moral complexity through a binary lens portrayed in the comic.
️ Thematic Exploration of Moon Knight and Khonshu (06:13 - 08:43)
The complicated and strained relationship between Mark and Khonshu, the god figure.
Portrayal of Khonshu as manipulative and not a positive force.
Recommendations and Conclusion (08:43 - 10:28)
Strong recommendation to begin reading the series at Age of Khonshu and continue forward.
Closing with a mention of another podcast—The Word From Tomorrow—which analyzes dystopian comics by Warren Ellis.