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Misty Knight is a [[fictional character]] in [[Marvel Comics]]' [[Marvel Universe]].  She was first mentioned (by name) in [[Marvel Premiere]] #20 (January 1975) and appeared in the next issue. She normally appears with [[Colleen Wing]].

== Publication history ==

Misty Knight was first mentioned in [[Marvel Premiere]] #20 (January 1975) and was created by writer [[Tony Isabella]] with artist [[Arvell Jones]].  A later [[retcon]] in [[Marvel Team-Up]] (1st series)  #64 by [[Chris Claremont]] and [[John Byrne (comics)|]] would reveal she had previously appeared as an unnamed character in Marvel Team-Up (1st series) #1 (March 1972), written by [[Roy Thomas]] and penciled by [[Ross Andru]]. Notable comics in which Knight and [[Colleen Wing]] have starred include a storyline first printed in Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu #32-33 (January — February 1977) and Bizarre Adventures #25 (March 1981) by writer [[Chris Claremont]] and penciller [[Marshall Rogers]]. The original depictions of Knight, a bionically enhanced [[African American|black]] female [[detective]] with [[martial arts]] skills,  were strongly influenced by the [[blaxploitation]] and [[Kung Fu]]  of the 1970s{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}.

She was a longtime supporting character in comic books such as [[X-Men]] and [[Power Man and Iron Fist]]; she also had a major role in the [[Deathlok]] story arc 'Souls of Cyber-Folk' that ran from issue 2-5 of the 1991 Deathlok series (Vol. 2). The character, alongside her partner [[Colleen Wing]], starred in [[Daughters of the Dragon]], a 2005 six issue [[limited series]] by writers [[Justin Gray]] and [[Jimmy Palmiotti]] and penciller [[Khari Evans]].

Misty is one of the stars of the 2006 [[Heroes for Hire]] series as well as a supporting character in the ongoing series The Immortal Iron Fist.

In 2010, Misty appears in the crossover event [[Shadowland (comics)|]], and is the central character in the spin-off title Shadowland: Blood on the Street. She then goes on to star in the new version of Heroes for Hire.

Misty Knight will appear in the 2013 series [[Fearless Defenders]] by [[Cullen Bunn]] and [[Will Sliney]].^ref

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|caption=Misty Knight, art by Khari Evans
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'''Misty Knight''' is a [[fictional character]] in [[Marvel Comics]]' [[Marvel Universe]].  She was first mentioned (by name) in ''[[Marvel Premiere]]'' #20 (January 1975) and appeared in the next issue. She normally appears with [[Colleen Wing]].

==Publication history==
Misty Knight was first mentioned in ''[[Marvel Premiere]]'' #20 (January 1975) and was created by writer [[Tony Isabella]] with artist [[Arvell Jones]].  A later [[retcon]] in ''[[Marvel Team-Up]]'' (1st series)  #64 by [[Chris Claremont]] and [[John Byrne (comics)|John Byrne]] would reveal she had previously appeared as an unnamed character in ''Marvel Team-Up'' (1st series) #1 (March 1972), written by [[Roy Thomas]] and penciled by [[Ross Andru]]. Notable comics in which Knight and [[Colleen Wing]] have starred include a storyline first printed in ''Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu'' #32-33 (January — February 1977) and ''Bizarre Adventures'' #25 (March 1981) by writer [[Chris Claremont]] and penciller [[Marshall Rogers]]. The original depictions of Knight, a bionically enhanced [[African American|black]] female [[detective]] with [[martial arts]] skills,  were strongly influenced by the [[blaxploitation]] and [[Kung Fu]] <<link:0>> of the 1970s{{Citation needed|date=May 2010}}.

She was a longtime supporting character in comic books such as ''[[X-Men]]'' and ''[[Power Man and Iron Fist]]''; she also had a major role in the [[Deathlok]] story arc 'Souls of Cyber-Folk' that ran from issue 2-5 of the 1991 Deathlok series (Vol. 2). The character, alongside her partner [[Colleen Wing]], starred in ''[[Daughters of the Dragon]]'', a 2005 six issue [[limited series]] by writers [[Justin Gray]] and [[Jimmy Palmiotti]] and penciller [[Khari Evans]].

Misty is one of the stars of the 2006 ''[[Heroes for Hire]]'' series as well as a supporting character in the ongoing series ''The Immortal Iron Fist''.

In 2010, Misty appears in the crossover event [[Shadowland (comics)|Shadowland]], and is the central character in the spin-off title Shadowland: Blood on the Street. She then goes on to star in the new version of Heroes for Hire.

Misty Knight will appear in the 2013 series ''[[Fearless Defenders]]'' by [[Cullen Bunn]] and [[Will Sliney]].<ref name="Fearless">{{cite web |url=http://www.newsarama.com/comics/fearless-defenders-marvel-now-cullen-bunn.html |title=Marvel NOW! Gets an All-Female Team of FEARLESS DEFENDERS |last=Ching |first=Albert |date=8 November 2012 |publisher=Newsarama |accessdate=8 November 2012}}</ref>

==Fictional character biography==
Misty was seriously injured preventing a bomb attack back when she was a police officer with the NYPD. Her right arm was amputated and rather than take a desk job, she resigned from the police force. [[Iron Man|Tony Stark]] provided her a [[bionic]] arm which endowed her superhuman strength. Soon after that she met [[Spider-Man]],<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #1</ref> and then [[Iron Fist (comics)|Iron Fist]].<ref>''Marvel Premiere'' #15</ref> Misty roomed with [[X-Men]] member [[Jean Grey]] until Jean returned to her life as an X-Man.<ref>''X-Men'' Vol. 1 #102</ref><ref>Years later, it was revealed that Misty's roommate was actually the [[Phoenix Force (comics)|Phoenix Force]] disguised as Jean.  ''Avengers'' #263; ''Fantastic Four'' #286</ref>

Misty teamed with her friend [[Colleen Wing]] in fighting the criminal Emil Vachon in the Hong Kong area.  She saved Colleen from an attempted rape.<ref>''Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu'' #32-33</ref> She then set up a [[private investigator|private detective]] agency with Colleen entitled "Nightwing Restorations Ltd."

Soon after she first met Iron Fist, the two crime-fighters fell in love. Misty conducted undercover work against the crime lord [[Bushmaster (Marvel Comics)#Bushmaster (John McIver)|John Bushmaster]].<ref>''Iron Fist'' #15</ref> She aided Iron Fist, Spider-Man, and Colleen Wing against Davos, the [[Steel Serpent]].<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #64</ref> She then first met and fought [[Luke Cage|Luke Cage, Power Man]].<ref>''Power Man'' #48</ref> Misty's "Knightwing Restorations Ltd" detective agency would go on to help [[Luke Cage|Power Man]] and Iron Fist's [[Heroes for Hire]] agency on numerous cases. Misty aided Iron Fist and Power Man in rescuing captives of John Bushmaster, and procured a videotape clearing Cage of crimes.<ref>''Power Man'' #49</ref> Misty was then captured and nearly killed by [[Nightshade (Marvel Comics)|Nightshade]].<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #51-53</ref> She then helped the X-Men, Colleen Wing, and [[Sunfire (comics)|Sunfire]] against [[Moses Magnum]] in Japan.<ref>''Uncanny X-Men'' #118-119</ref> She fought [[Sabretooth (comics)|Sabretooth]],<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #66</ref> and then fought [[Constrictor (comics)|Constrictor]] and Sabretooth together, and was rescued by [[El Aguila]].<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #78</ref> She escaped captivity, and captured Ward Meachum.<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #99</ref> Colleen Wing later broke off her friendship with Misty due to Misty's relationship with Tyrone King.<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #117</ref> Misty rescued Iron Fist from drowning, reconciled with him, and ended her relationship with Tyrone King.<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #122</ref> Later, when Iron Fist broke up with her, Misty began a short romance with Power Man. This episode was a source of tension between Power Man and Iron Fist for a brief period.

Misty later learned of Iron Fist's apparent demise.<ref>''Power Man and Iron Fist'' #125</ref> Iron Fist was presumed dead for an extended period, until Misty saw the [[Super-Skrull]] impersonate Danny Rand on television.<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #8</ref> She confronted the Super-Skrull in his guise as Danny Rand.<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #10</ref> Misty assisted [[Namor|Namor the Sub-Mariner]] in finding and saving the hero. They went to the [[Savage Land]], where they learned that the Super-Skrull had been posing as Iron Fist, and Misty aided Namor and [[Namorita]] against the Super-Skrull.<ref>''Namor the Sub-Mariner'' #16-18</ref> She and Danny Rand were ultimately reunited and renewed their relationship.

===Civil War/The Initiative===
Misty Knight and Coleen Wing were contacted by Iron Man, Reed Richards, and Spider-Man to reform [[Heroes for Hire]] in order to track down superhumans who refused to register. Initially hesitant, the pair eventually agree creating a team including [[Shang-Chi]], Humbug, Orka, Black Cat, Paladin, and a new Tarantula.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #1</ref>
Misty has been identified as one of the 142 registered superheroes who will be a part of the ''[[Avengers: The Initiative]]''.<ref>''[[Avengers: The Initiative]]'' #1.</ref><ref>http://www.marvel.com/news/comicstories.947 ''Avengers: The Initiative'' #1 Character Map</ref>

After the [[Civil War (comic book)|Civil War]] between the superheroes ended, Iron Fist was shocked to find that Misty had sided with the Initiative as he had joined the New Avengers.<ref>''Immortal Iron Fist'' {{Issue|date=July 2009}}</ref> Nevertheless, when the [[Steel Serpent]] and [[HYDRA]] plotted to kill Iron Fist and destroy the seven cities of heaven (the latter unbeknownst to Steel Serpent), Misty and Colleen rushed with Luke Cage to Danny's aid.<ref>''Immortal Iron Fist'' #9</ref>  Later, the three helped Danny stop a terrorist attack by HYDRA on the mystical city of K'un L'un where Danny told Misty, "I love you, Misty... but I make a lousy boyfriend."<ref>''Immortal Iron Fist'' # 11</ref> Though Danny said this, they continued a sexual relationship and finally committed to each other on his birthday, despite their disagreement over the Registration Act.<ref>''Immortal Iron Fist'' # 16-17</ref>

===World War Hulk===
Returning from a mission to capture [[Moon-Boy]], Heroes for Hire arrive in New York to see that it has been taken over by the Hulk. After being captured by [[Warbound]], Colleen Wing and [[Tarantula (Marvel Comics)|Tarantula]] were offered to the Brood Queen by their possessed teammate [[Humbug (comics)|Humbug]].<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #13</ref> Misty makes a deal with Paladin to take [[Moon-Boy]] (whom Colleen had become attached to) in order to find both Colleen and Tarantula after their capture.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #14</ref> When Misty and the other heroes come save them, Colleen is in traumatic shock from the torture she endured; she is further agitated when Moon-Boy is taken into custody by [[Paladin (comics)|Paladin]].<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #9</ref>  Colleen, deeply upset by her friend's actions, leaves the group as a result.<ref name="Heroes for Hire vol. 2 #15">''Heroes for Hire'' vol. 2 #15</ref> Heroes for Hire itself has disbanded permanently in the aftermath of this.<ref name="Heroes for Hire vol. 2 #15"/> Misty becomes depressed due to her actions that led to the breakup of the group. Iron Man later comes to her to enlist her aid in stopping Hulk's remaining robots; through this, she was able to move past her mistakes.<ref name="World War Hulk: Aftersmash #1">''World War Hulk: Aftersmash'' #1</ref>

===Pregnancy===
Misty and Danny move in with each other in Harlem. Danny proposed to Misty and she accepts, after that she tells him that she is pregnant with his child.<ref>''Immortal Iron Fist'' #27</ref> They have since found out that this was a false pregnancy, causing a strain on their relationship. They decide to move out of their apartment and live separately, but continue their relationship.<ref>''I am an Avenger'' #1</ref>

===Shadowland===
Following [[Daredevil (Marvel Comics)|Daredevil]]'s take over of Hell's Kitchen, Misty, Colleen Wing, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Shang-chi confront him in attempt to stop him without violence. After a commotion happens elsewhere in his castle, he attacks the group, believing they are responsible.<ref>''Shadowland'' #2</ref>

Misty teams up with Paladin, Silver Sable and the Shroud to discover who is framing the [[Hand (comics)|Hand]] for the murder of a number of New York's mobsters.<ref>''Shadowland: Blood on the Street'' #1</ref>

===Heroes for Hire===
Following the events of Shadowland, Misty revamps the Heroes for Hire concept by basing herself as 'control' and utilizing various street heroes based on their powers and abilities in exchange for money or information. At the end of the first issue, it is revealed that Misty is being manipulated by the [[Puppet Master (Marvel Comics)|Puppet Master]].<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' #1 (2010)</ref> Misty is later freed from mind control with help from Iron Fist and [[Paladin (comics)|Paladin]]. After being freed, Paladin approaches Misty to continue the operation Puppet Master set in place, but on her terms.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' #5 (2010)</ref>

==Powers and abilities==
Misty Knight is highly skilled in [[martial arts]] and is a proficient hand-to-hand combatant, with police combat training. She also has near-perfect aim with firearms, and possesses superb detective skills. Her bionic arm is superhumanly strong, and she can punch a target with incredible force, or crush objects as tough as steel in her vise-like grip. However, since the rest of her body is not cybernetically enhanced, she cannot lift objects heavier than her back, shoulders, and legs can physically support. Her arm's advantages as a weapon are limited to kinetic crushing and impact forces.

Her original bionic right arm was constructed from steel, and designed by Stark International. Her new arm was built by [[Stark Industries]] and is an alloy of [[vibranium|Antarctic vibranium]] and [[diamond]]; at close range it can liquefy all known metals including [[adamantium]]. It is also now able to generate a wide anti-gravity repulsor field similar to [[Iron Man's armor]].<ref>''Daughters of the Dragon'' #6</ref>  It can also apparently release a concentrated beam of cryogenic energy, which can cover a target in a blanket of ice from a distance. This cold also seems to make the target much more fragile, allowing otherwise durable materials to be broken or rended when frozen.<ref>''Heroes for Hire'' #7 (2007)</ref> Iron Man also revealed the arm also displays technopathic capabilities, teaching Misty how to control a horde of robots.<ref name="World War Hulk: Aftersmash #1"/> Following her "pregnancy", Danny Rand spent money on additional features to the arm, including magnetism and a concussive blast.<ref>''Shadowland: Blood on the Street'' #1-3</ref>

==Other versions==
===Ultimate Misty Knight===
The [[Ultimate Marvel Universe]] version of Misty Knight has appeared in the 2006 limited series ''[[Ultimate Extinction]]'' which was written by [[Warren Ellis]] and drawn by [[Brandon Peterson]]. She appears to have the same origin story as before, with an artificial arm created by Tony Stark. While investigating a "Paul Maitreya", a cult leader who resembles the [[Silver Surfer]], she encounters a bald-headed woman who shoots Paul and his cult before escaping Misty. This woman appears to be one of an army of genetic clones of Heather Douglas a.k.a. [[Moondragon]].{{issue|date=March 2013}}

In ''[[Ultimate Mystery]]'', Misty Knight appears as a member of [[Roxxon Energy Corporation|Roxxon]] Brain Trust.<ref>''Ultimate Mystery'' #3</ref>

===House Of M===
She is part of [[Luke Cage]]'s resistance, and is killed when a [[Sentinel (comics)|Sentinel]] attacks their base and [[Cloak and Dagger (comics)|Cloak]] fails to teleport her out. It was revealed within the past that Misty was originally placed in Luke Cage's Avengers as an NYPD spy operating under [[John Proudstar]], but defected to the Avengers after refusing Proudstar's order to kill Cage.<ref>''House of M: Avengers'' #2-#3</ref> Misty eventually became Luke's lover, after some time has passed since the [[Taskmaster]]'s murder of Tigra. It was Misty who realized that Luke's Avengers were inspiring non-mutants to fight for their rights as "Sapien" and tried to convince Cage to think beyond protecting Sapien Town.<ref>''House of M: Avengers'' #4 & #5</ref>

===MC2===
In the alternate future of the [[Marvel Comics 2|MC2]] universe, Misty eventually settled down and married Iron Fist. Unfortunately, at some point in the past, she died of cancer. Because of this Iron Fist gave up crime-fighting, and began to live as a simple martial arts trainer.{{issue|date=March 2013}}

===Age of Apocalypse===
In the [[Age of Apocalypse]], Misty was one of many 'flatscans'- non-mutants- forced underground by Apocalypse. When her friends were attacked by a [[Brood (comics)|Brood]], that had come to Earth, Misty escaped with the aid of [[Cyclops (comics)|Scott]] and [[Havok (comics)|Alex Summers]], only to subsequently die fighting the reanimated corpses of her former friends.{{issue|date=March 2013}}

===newuniversal===
In ''[[newuniversal]]: Shockfront'' #1, Knight appears as a detective assigned to apprehend [[Justice (New Universe)#newuniversal|John Tensen]]. She is partnered with [[Jean DeWolff#newuniversal|Jean DeWolff]].{{issue|date=March 2013}}

==In other media==
===Television===
* Misty Knight appears in ''[[The Super Hero Squad Show]]'' episode "A Brat Walks Among Us" voiced by [[Tamera Mowry]].<ref>[http://www.comicscontinuum.com/stories/0907/28/voices.htm Comics Continuum]</ref> She is shown as a member of Heroes for Hire alongside Iron Fist and Luke Cage.

=== Video games ===
* Misty Knight appears in Iron Fist's ending for ''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'' as a member of his new Heroes for Hire.

=== Fans ===
* Knight is one of singer [[Janet Jackson]]'s favorite superheroes.<ref>http://thatgrapejuice.net/2012/05/grape-juice-interviews-janet-jackson/</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://worldofblackheroes.com/2010/06/16/misty-knight/ World of Black Heroes: Misty Biography]
* [http://marvel.com/universe/Knight%2C_Misty Misty Knight] at Marvel.com

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