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Misty Knight
Textless cover of Heroes for Hire #4 (May 2011).
Art by Doug Braithwaite.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Premiere #21
(March 1975)
Created byJenny Blake Isabella
Arvell Jones
In-story information
Alter egoMercedes "Misty" Knight[1]
SpeciesHuman cyborg
Team affiliationsNew York City Police Department
Knightwing Restorations Ltd
Daughters of the Dragon
Heroes for Hire
Defenders
Valkyrior
PartnershipsColleen Wing
Luke Cage
Iron Fist
Notable aliasesMaya Corday
Artemis-5
Control
Abilities
  • Bionic arm granting:
    • Concussive blasts projection
    • Control over magnetism
    • Superhuman strength
    • Technopathy
  • Expert martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant
  • Expert detective

Mercedes "Misty" Knight is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by Jenny Blake Isabella and Arvell Jones, the character was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 (January 1975) and first appeared in Marvel Premiere #21 (March 1975).[2][3] Knight is the first Black female superhero in a publication by Marvel Comics; DC introduced a character named Nubia a year earlier.

Misty Knight is a former NYPD police officer whose arm was amputated following a bomb attack. After receiving a bionic prosthetic from Tony Stark, she started a private-investigation agency with a close friend, Colleen Wing.[4] The two later formed the crime-fighting duo Daughters of the Dragon. As private investigators, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing frequently worked with the Heroes for Hire duo Luke Cage and Iron Fist. Misty Knight is often seen in a romantic relationship with the latter. They had the first interracial kiss between super heroes in mainstream comics in 1977. Misty Knight is also the co-leader of the Valkyrior with Valkyrie.

Simone Missick portrayed the character in the Netflix television series Luke Cage (2016–2018), The Defenders (2017), and the second season of Iron Fist (2018), set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Publication history

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1970s, '80s, and '90s

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Misty Knight was first mentioned in Marvel Premiere #20 (January 1975). She debuted in Marvel Premiere #21 (March 1975), created by writer Jenny Blake Isabella and artist Arvell Jones.[5] A later retcon in Marvel Team-Up #64 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne revealed she had previously appeared as an unnamed character in Marvel Team-Up #1 (March 1972), written by Roy Thomas and penciled by Ross Andru. She appeared in the 1977 Deadly Hands of Kung-Fu series and the 1981 Bizarre Adventures series by writer Chris Claremont and artist Marshall Rogers. She appeared in the 1991 Deathlok series.

2000s and '10s

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Misty Knight appeared in the 2005 Daughters of the Dragon series by writer Justin Gray, writer Jimmy Palmiotti, and artist Khari Evans.[6] She appeared in the 2006 Heroes for Hire series. She appeared in the 2006 Immortal Iron Fist series. She appeared in the 2010 Shadowland series. She appeared in the 2013 Fearless Defenders series, by writer Cullen Bunn and artist Will Sliney. She appeared in the 2017 Black Panther & The Crew series.[7][8]

Fictional character biography

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Misty Knight was a rising star with the NYPD when she was seriously injured preventing a bomb attack that forced the amputation of her right arm. Rather than take a desk job, she resigned from the police force, though she remained good friends with her long-time partner on the force Rafael Scarfe. Tony Stark provided her a bionic arm that endowed her superhuman strength. Soon after that, she met Spider-Man[9] and then Iron Fist.[10] Misty roomed with X-Men member Marvel Girl until Marvel Girl returned to her life as an X-Man.[11][a]

Misty teamed with her friend Colleen Wing in fighting the criminal Emil Vachon in the Hong Kong area. She saved Colleen from an attempted beating.[12] She then set up a private detective agency with Colleen entitled: "Knightwing Restorations Ltd".

Soon after she first met Iron Fist, the two crimefighters fell in love. Misty conducted undercover work against the crime lord Bushmaster.[13] She aided Iron Fist, Spider-Man, and Colleen Wing against Davos, the Steel Serpent.[14] She then first met and fought Luke Cage.[15] Misty's "Knightwing Restorations Ltd" detective agency subsequently helped Power Man and Iron Fist's Heroes for Hire agency on numerous cases. Misty aided Iron Fist and Power Man in rescuing captives of Bushmaster and procured a videotape clearing Cage of crimes.[16] Misty was then captured and nearly killed by Nightshade.[17] She then helped the X-Men, Colleen Wing, and Sunfire against Moses Magnum in Japan.[18] She fought Sabretooth,[19] and then fought Constrictor and Sabretooth together, and was rescued by El Aguila.[20] She escaped captivity and captured Ward Meachum.[21] Colleen Wing later broke off her friendship with Misty due to Misty's relationship with Tyrone King.[22] Misty rescued Iron Fist from drowning, reconciled with him, and ended her relationship with Tyrone King.[23] 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.[24] Iron Fist was presumed dead for an extended period until Misty saw the Super-Skrull impersonate Danny Rand (Iron Fist) on television.[25] She confronted the Super-Skrull in his guise as Danny Rand.[26] Misty assisted Namor 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.[27] She and Danny Rand were ultimately reunited and renewed their relationship.

During the 2006 "Civil War" storyline, Misty Knight and Colleen Wing were contacted by Iron Man, Reed Richards, and Spider-Man to re-form Heroes for Hire and 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.[28] Misty was identified as one of the 142 registered superheroes who was part of the Initiative.[29][30]

After the 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.[31] 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.[32] 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".[33] Though Danny said this, they continued a sexual relationship and finally committed to each other on his birthday, despite their disagreement over the Superhuman Registration Act.[34]

Returning from a mission to capture Moon-Boy during the "World War Hulk" storyline, Heroes for Hire arrive in New York to see that it has been taken over by the Hulk. After being captured by the Warbound, Colleen Wing and Tarantula were offered to No-Name the Brood Queen by their possessed teammate Humbug.[35] Misty makes a deal with Paladin to take Moon-Boy (whom Colleen had become attached to) to find both Colleen and Tarantula after their capture.[36] When Misty and the other heroes come to 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.[37] Colleen, deeply upset by her friend's actions, leaves the group as a result.[38] Heroes for Hire itself has disbanded permanently in the aftermath of this.[38] 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 the Hulk's remaining robots; through this, she was able to move past her mistakes.[39]

Misty and Danny move in with each other in Harlem. Danny proposes to Misty and she accepts, after that she tells him that she is pregnant with his child.[40] 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.[41]

During the 2010 "Shadowland" storyline, Misty, Colleen Wing, Iron Fist, Luke Cage, and Shang-Chi confront Daredevil in an attempt to stop him without violence. After a commotion happens elsewhere in his castle, he attacks the group, believing they are responsible.[42]

Misty teams up with Paladin, Silver Sable and the Shroud to discover who is framing the Hand for the murder of a number of New York's mobsters.[43]

Following the events of the "Shadowland" storyline, 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.[44] Misty is later freed from mind control with help from Iron Fist and Paladin. After being freed, Paladin approaches Misty to continue the operation Puppet Master set in place, but on her terms.[45]

As part of the Marvel NOW! initiative, Misty Knight showcases in the comic book alongside Valkyrie where she is one of the members of the Fearless Defenders.[46]

Misty Knight appears during the 2015–17 All-New, All-Different Marvel promotion as a supporting character to Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, who is uneasy now that his friend Steve Rogers has regained his original moniker. Though the two men opt to share the name, many civilians in the Marvel Universe feel that Sam Wilson is undeserving of the title. Misty helps him deal with his doubts and is revealed to be in a sexual relationship with him as well.[47] She then helps clear the names of female heroes and villains, who fell victim to a scandal over embarrassing sex videos posted on the internet.[48]

During the "Hunt for Wolverine" storyline, Misty Knight has left the NYPD for an unknown reason. She is approached by Daredevil and Nur who enlist her to help find Wolverine after his body goes missing from its unmarked grave. She takes them to an information broker that she knows who turns out to be Cypher. When Nur hands him a smartphone, Cypher makes use of it and tells Daredevil, Misty Knight, and Nur about the different Wolverine sightings in the past sixty days.[49] Using an Attilan Security Force Skycharger that was "borrowed" from the Inhumans, Daredevil, Misty Knight, Nur, and Cypher investigate the sightings of Wolverine in Manhattan, Phoenix, and Chicago. Misty Knight and Nur arrive at McCarthy Medical Institute in Manhattan where Jane Foster was enrolled and learned that an unnamed man delivered flowers. The security footage revealed that it was by someone that resembled Wolverine. In Chicago, Misty Knight learns from a security guard that he deleted a post when he thought he saw Wolverine. When it came to Saskatchewan, they hear that Ranger Outpost Nine in Meadowlake Provincial Park was attacked by a man with claws. When they arrive, Daredevil, Misty Knight, and Nur find the males dead and the female missing as they head into the forest to investigate.[50] When they find Cypher on the ground with a slit throat, Nur works to heal Cypher as Daredevil and Misty Knight discover that the attacker is Albert as they fight him. When Albert grabs Daredevil by the neck and demands to know what he did to Elsie-Dee, Misty Knight combines her bionic arm's attacks with Nur's gun and a recovered Cypher's laser to deactivate Albert as they leave an anonymous tip for the Canadian authorities to come to pick him up. Upon returning to Chicago, Daredevil, Misty Knight, and Nur visit the security guard she questioned again only to find him dead and a bomb nearby as it goes off.[51] Misty Knight's cybernetic arm manifested a shield big enough to protect her, Daredevil, and Nur from the explosion. Then they worked to evacuate those who couldn't get out of the burning building. Nur reveals to Misty Knight that his eyes also work as a camera flash as he analyzed the apartment before it blew up. His analysis revealed that the security guard worked for a group called Soteira which was listed as an asset management company. Daredevil, Misty Knight, and Nur head to one of their offices in Chicago where Daredevil's radar detects the people inside purging their records. As the group crashes through the window, Nur holds the workers at gunpoint as Cypher works to see if he can stop whatever they were doing on the computer. Misty Knight works to protect Cypher who retrieves the data as the four of them escape from the Level Four Killteam. When Misty Knight asks what to do next, Daredevil states that he is grateful for their help as this is no longer a missing persons case. As Nur asks what he plans to do with the drive after getting him, Misty Knight, and Cypher back to New York, Daredevil says that he is giving it to Kitty Pryde while informing her on who else is looking for Wolverine and what they are walking into. Nur recaps his wife leaving him following his Terrigenesis and tells Misty Knight that he looks forward to working with her again.[52]

Iron Man later enlists Misty Knight to help him rescue James Rhodes from Korvac.[53]

During the "Blood Hunt" storyline, Misty Knight and Lizard's Isotope Genome Accelerator duplicate enlisted Spider-Man in locating Colleen Wing and Morbius. They end up fighting different vampires and access a computer in a fake church established by the Beyond Corporation along the way as well as helping Father Matthias to defend his church from a vampire attack.[54]

Powers and abilities

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Misty Knight is a highly skilled combatant who, in addition to her police-combat training, is proficient in martial arts and possesses near-perfect aim with firearms. She is a superb detective, having graduated at the top of her class at the police academy and earned a degree in criminology from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.[55] 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. 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 Antarctic vibranium and diamond; at close range it can liquefy all known metals, including adamantium. It is now able to generate a wide anti-gravity repulsor field similar to Iron Man's armor.[56] It can apparently release a concentrated beam of cryogenic energy, which can cover a target in a blanket of ice from a distance. This cold seems to make the target much more fragile, allowing otherwise durable materials to be broken or rended when frozen.[57] Iron Man revealed the arm also displays technopathic capabilities, teaching Misty how to control a horde of robots.[39] Following her "pregnancy", Danny Rand spent money on additional features to the arm, including magnetism and a concussive blast.[58]

A couple of new upgrades given to her bionics were shown during her hunt across the world for the recently resurrected Wolverine. Showcasing an energy shield to ward off incoming assaults with, a force field which she can expand over a marginal radius to help protect multiple people if need be. It even has a deployed grapple line within the forearm for use as an extension to reach and grab objects a good distance away. Often useful for latching onto and swinging from place to place with or to escape deadly falls from great heights.[59]

Reception

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Critical response

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Deirdre Kaye of Scary Mommy called Misty Knight a "role model" and a "truly heroic" female character.[60] Rosie Knight of Nerdist included Misty Knight in their "8 Awesome Women Detectives in Comics" list.[61] John Wilson of WhatCulture ranked Misty Knight 4th in their "10 Best Comic Book Detectives (That Aren't Batman)" list.[62] Angelo Delos Trinos of Comic Book Resources ranked Misty Knight 9th in their "10 Most Iconic Black Marvel Superheroes" list, writing, "Misty became a cult favorite among fans. Misty's rise to prominence continues to this day, and she has nowhere else to go but up."[63] Jason Serafino of Complex ranked Misty Knight 14th in their "25 Most Memorable Black Comic Book Characters" list, saying, "Misty is a refreshing figure for all readers to look up to. She's never over sexualized, and never gimmicky. Sadly, that's rare in the superhero genre."[64]

Cultural impact and legacy

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First appearing in 1975, Misty Knight was one of the first Black comic book characters to play either a major or supporting role in the big two comic book houses, Marvel Comics and DC Comics.[65] She was the first Black female superhero for Marvel. DC had previously introduced Nubia, a supporting character for Wonder Woman, in 1973.[66] In Marvel Comics, preceding characters were Gabe Jones (debuted in 1963), Black Panther (1966), Bill Foster (1966), Spider-Man supporting characters Joe Robertson (1967), his son Randy Robertson (1968), Hobie Brown (the Prowler) and Falcon (both 1969), Luke Cage (1972), Blade (1973), and Abe Brown (1974). In DC Comics, she was preceded by Teen Titans member Mal Duncan who debuted in 1970, Green Lantern wielder John Stewart (1971), and Mister Miracle protégé Shilo Norman (1973).

Misty Knight and Iron Fist had the first interracial kiss between super heroes in mainstream comics in 1977.[67]

A character known as Misty Knight appears in Quentin Tarantino's short film My Best Friend's Birthday and is named after the Marvel character.[68]

Other versions

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Age of Apocalypse

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An alternate version of Misty Knight appears in the "Age of Apocalypse" reality. She was one of many 'flatscans'- non-mutants- forced underground by Apocalypse. When her friends were attacked by a Brood, that had come to Earth, Misty escaped with the aid of Scott Summers and Alex Summers, only to subsequently die fighting the reanimated corpses of her former friends.[volume & issue needed]

MC2

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An alternate version of Misty Knight appears in the MC2 universe. She eventually settled down and married Iron Fist. At some point in the past, she died of cancer, leading Iron Fist to retire from heroics and become a martial arts trainer.[69]

Ultimate Marvel

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An alternate version of Misty Knight appears in the Ultimate Marvel Universe in the 2006 limited series Ultimate Extinction. 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.[volume & issue needed]

In Ultimate Mystery, Misty Knight later became a scientist and appears as a member of Roxxon's Brain Trust.[70]

House Of M

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An alternate version of Misty Knight appears in the "House of M" storyline. She is part of Luke Cage's resistance and is killed when a Sentinel attacks their base and 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 Thunderbird (John Proudstar), but defected to the Avengers after refusing Proudstar's order to kill Cage.[71] 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.[72]

newuniversal

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An alternate version of Misty Knight appears in newuniversal: Shockfront. She appears as a detective assigned to apprehend John Tensen. She is partnered with Jean DeWolff.[volume & issue needed]

Earth-13584

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An alternate version of Misty Knight appears in A.I.M.'s pocket dimension of Earth-13584. She appears as a member of Spider-Man's gang.[73]

In other media

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Television

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Simone Missick as Misty Knight in the television series Luke Cage.

Video games

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Mercedes "Misty" Knight is a fictional superheroine in , depicted as a skilled martial artist and private enhanced by a bionic arm with .
Created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Arvell Jones, she first appeared in #21 in March 1975.
Originally a , Knight lost her right arm in a bomb explosion while pursuing a criminal and subsequently received the advanced prosthetic from Tony Stark, enabling her to deliver crushing blows capable of denting steel.
She frequently partners with under the alias Daughters of the Dragon and has led initiatives like the agency, taking on cases involving street-level threats and superhuman adversaries.
Knight's defining traits include her streetwise intuition, proficiency in hand-to-hand combat honed from police training, and unwavering commitment to , often operating independently or alongside figures like Iron Fist and .

Creation and Publication History

Debut and 1970s Origins

Mercedes "Misty" Knight was created by writer Tony Isabella and artist Arvell Jones as a for the Iron Fist series, reflecting the 1970s trend of incorporating and blaxploitation-inspired elements into narratives. Her name was first mentioned by in #20 (January 1975), establishing her as an established in . Knight made her full debut in Marvel Premiere #21 (March 1975), where she assisted Danny Rand, the superhero Iron Fist, in investigating the kidnapping of and her father by the criminal known as the Flying Razor. In this story, her backstory as a former New York Police Department detective was revealed: while attempting to defuse a , the device exploded, severing her right arm below the elbow. Subsequently, industrialist Tony Stark provided her with an advanced bionic prosthetic arm, granting enhanced strength capable of bending steel and delivering powerful strikes. This origin positioned Knight as a street-level blending expertise with augmentation, distinct from the mystical elements of Iron Fist's character. Following her introduction, Knight partnered with Iron Fist in subsequent issues of the Iron Fist ongoing series, which launched in November 1975 after concluding the Marvel Premiere run. She and Wing established the agency Knight and Wing Detective Agency, handling cases involving and threats amid New York's . Key 1970s appearances included team-ups against foes like the Golden Nails syndicate and early encounters with the ninja clan K'un-Lun adversaries, solidifying her role as Iron Fist's grounded, investigative counterpart. By 1977, their relationship evolved to include the first depicted interracial romantic kiss in mainstream American between Knight and Iron Fist, marking a milestone in representation during an era of increasing diversity in Marvel's publications. A later retcon in Marvel Team-Up #64 (August 1977) suggested an earlier, unnamed cameo in Marvel Team-Up #1 (March 1972), where rescued a woman matching her description, though this was not her intentional debut.

1980s and 1990s Developments

In the , Misty Knight maintained a central role in the Power Man and Iron Fist series (issues #66–125, spanning 1980–1986), where she operated as a and operative in the agency with and Iron Fist, tackling urban crime syndicates, supernatural threats, and personal vendettas in . The title emphasized her investigative skills and bionic arm in support of the duo's martial prowess, with story arcs involving corporate espionage and gang warfare. A key highlight was Bizarre Adventures #25 ( 1981), a black-and-white anthology story by writer and artist , in which Knight and formally debuted as the Daughters of the Dragon, defeating the vampire Angela Freeman after Knight's willpower resisted turning. The series ended with Power Man and Iron Fist #125 (August 1986), featuring Iron Fist's apparent death during a chi-fueled effort to save a dying child, which dissolved the agency and reduced Knight's prominence in ongoing titles; the issue included cameos from , Daredevil, the Avengers, and Reed Richards. Scattered appearances followed, such as Marvel Team-Up #117 (March 1982), where Knight allied with to counter enemies targeting her prosthetic limb's technology. Later in the decade, she guest-starred in Daredevil #254 (May 1988), assisting against tied to her detective background. The 1990s saw diminished but strategic appearances for Knight, reflecting Marvel's shifting focus amid events like and Onslaught. She and Iron Fist served as semi-regular allies in Namor, the Sub-Mariner #8–25 (1991–1992, during John Byrne's run), aiding 's battles against Atlantean threats and surface-world conspiracies with their street-level expertise. In Deathlok #1–5 (May–September 1991), Knight collaborated with the protagonist against cybernetic extremists, leveraging her own bionic enhancements in high-tech confrontations. A revival occurred with Heroes for Hire #1 (July 1997), launching a corporate-backed team iteration including Knight, Cage, Iron Fist, and new recruits like Black Knight and ; the series ran 19 issues until February 1999, exploring mercenary operations under Stark-Fujikawa funding while Knight handled intelligence and combat support. This run, tied to the "Heroes Reborn" aftermath, reestablished her in ensemble dynamics but ended abruptly amid Marvel's late-1990s financial restructuring.

2000s Revival and Modern Appearances

In the mid-2000s, Misty Knight starred alongside in the six-issue Daughters of the Dragon (January–June 2006), written by Justin Gray and Jimmy Palmiotti with art by Khari Evans, where the duo operated as bounty hunters dismantling a orchestrated by the crime lord Celia Ricadonna. During the storyline, Ricadonna severed Misty's bionic arm, forcing her to adapt amid heightened personal stakes against organized networks. This marked a significant revival for the character, emphasizing her investigative prowess and partnership with Wing beyond supporting roles in earlier team-ups. Knight's prominence continued into the 2010s with her leadership of a reformed team in the 2010–2011 series (September 2010–October 2011), partnering with to combat threats manipulated by an external force targeting street-level heroes. She followed this by assembling a rogue "Villains for Hire" squad in the 2011–2012 miniseries (December 2011–May 2012) to exact revenge on her manipulators, showcasing a tactical shift toward unconventional alliances. In 2013, she co-led the Fearless Defenders alongside , investigating an interdimensional smuggling ring in the ongoing series launch. Later that decade, Knight appeared as Sam Wilson's investigative partner and romantic interest in Captain America: Sam Wilson #16 (July 2016), aiding in the exposure of a fabricated video scandal implicating the hero. A digital revival of Daughters of the Dragon occurred in 2018–2019, reuniting Knight and to confront the villainess Emila Vachon aboard a luxury cruise ship, reinforcing their bond as private investigators handling high-stakes bounties. Into the 2020s, Knight featured in supporting roles within Marvel's street-level narratives, including arcs in Miles Morales: (2022–2023), where she provided mentorship and tactical support amid 's battles.
Modern adaptations expanded Knight's visibility beyond comics, with actress Simone Missick portraying her in Marvel's Netflix series, debuting in Luke Cage season 1 (September 2016) as an NYPD detective investigating Harlem crime syndicates. Missick reprised the role in The Defenders (August 2017), Iron Fist season 2 (September 2018), and Luke Cage season 2 (June 2018), where Knight acquires her bionic arm upgrade following severe injury, mirroring comic enhancements while emphasizing her resilience in ensemble defenses against threats like the Hand. These live-action portrayals drew from her comic roots in Heroes for Hire dynamics and partnerships with Luke Cage and Danny Rand, boosting her profile in multimedia storytelling.

Fictional Character Biography

Early Life and Transformation

Mercedes "Misty" Knight began her career as a patrol officer with the , where she demonstrated dedication to prior to a career-altering injury. While on duty, Knight encountered an planted as part of a criminal or terrorist act; in attempting to defuse or contain it, the detonated, severing her right arm below the elbow. The incident occurred during her service in the NYPD, highlighting the risks faced by officers in urban counter-terrorism efforts. Following the , was offered a conventional but declined it, opting instead for advanced technological augmentation. Industrialist and inventor Tony Stark, recognizing her heroism and potential, personally designed and provided her with a bionic replacement arm constructed from steel alloy reinforced with . This endowed her with —capable of lifting approximately 1,000 pounds—along with enhanced durability and precision grip, marking her transition from standard to enhanced vigilante capabilities. The bionic arm's integration prompted Knight to resign from the NYPD, as its capabilities exceeded departmental regulations for officer equipment, leading her to establish a private investigation firm. This transformation, detailed in her debut storyline in Marvel Premiere #21 (January 1975), established Knight as a resilient figure blending police acumen with technological augmentation.

Key Partnerships and Heroic Operations

Misty Knight established a key professional partnership with , her fellow martial artist and private investigator, forming the firm Nightwing Restorations, Ltd., and operating together as the Daughters of the Dragon to combat crime and supernatural threats in . This alliance emphasized their complementary skills, with Knight's detective expertise and bionic strength pairing with Wing's sword mastery and chi manipulation in joint investigations and battles. Knight's most enduring heroic collaboration was with Danny Rand, the Iron Fist, beginning with their teamwork in Marvel Premiere #20 (1975), where they thwarted criminal schemes and later rescued Wing from the villain Master Khan in Iron Fist #8-14 (1976-1977). Their bond evolved into an on-again, off-again romantic relationship spanning decades, marked by shared residences in Harlem and joint operations against organizations like the Randall Corporation and interdimensional foes, though strained by Rand's obligations to K'un-Lun. This partnership highlighted Knight's role as a grounding influence, leveraging her law enforcement background to strategize against Rand's more mystical adversaries. As members of the Heroes for Hire, Knight and Wing joined iterations of the mercenary team, including a 2006 relaunch where they tracked enhanced individuals amid post-Civil War chaos, partnering with Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and others for high-stakes bounties and anti-terrorism efforts. Knight led a subsequent 2010 Heroes for Hire series solo after a temporary rift with Wing and breakup with Rand, directing operations against demonic incursions during the Shadowland event and assembling ad-hoc teams with Paladin and Ghost Rider to protect street-level communities. These ventures underscored her operational leadership, focusing on pragmatic, fee-based heroism while aligning with broader Avengers initiatives against global threats. Knight also engaged in cross-team operations, fighting alongside , , the , and Sam Wilson (Falcon) in skirmishes against Hydra cells and urban syndicates, often providing intelligence and firepower support. Her partnerships extended to informal alliances during crises like the Civil War registration debate, where she and navigated federal oversight while maintaining independence as registered operatives. Throughout, Knight's operations prioritized empirical threat assessment and minimal collateral damage, reflecting her police origins in disrupting smuggling rings, , and superhuman exploitation with precise, evidence-driven tactics.

Major Adversaries and Personal Challenges

Misty Knight's early career as a detective brought her into direct conflict with the crime lord Bushmaster, against whom she undertook undercover operations before teaming with Iron Fist, Power Man, and to defeat him in battle. She also clashed with , the , during initial adventures alongside Iron Fist, as well as the Wrecking Crew and in street-level skirmishes. As a founding member of , Knight confronted enhanced threats including Nightshade, Sabretooth, and Constrictor, leveraging her investigative skills and bionic arm in high-stakes operations. Later alliances, such as with the Daughters of the Dragon, pitted her against Ricadonna, Rhino, and , while undercover work exposed her to mind-control adversaries like and Puppet Master. Knight's most defining personal challenge occurred during her NYPD tenure when, as part of the bomb squad, she attempted to defuse a terrorist , resulting in the severance of her right arm and subsequent amputation. This injury sidelined her to desk duty, prompting her resignation and a pivot to private investigation, though it endowed her with a powerful bionic courtesy of Tony Stark. Her on-again, off-again romance with Danny Rand endured strains, including a that tested their bond, alongside a brief liaison with the mercenary . Further trials included a induced by Puppet Master's psychic manipulation and physical battering during a confrontation with a Doombot. Professionally, the disbandment of after a disastrous Savage Land mission compounded setbacks, as did interpersonal tensions with over differing approaches to .

Powers and Abilities

Bionic Arm Enhancements


Misty Knight's bionic right arm originated from Tony Stark after she lost her natural limb in a terrorist bomb explosion while serving as a New York Police Department . The cybernetic interfaces directly with her , providing control indistinguishable from organic limb function.
This enhancement primarily confers , enabling Knight to engage formidable opponents in and exert force capable of crumpling reinforced materials. Over the course of her career, the arm has undergone multiple upgrades, including repairs by Reed Richards following damage from a Doombot confrontation, which bolstered its resilience against high-impact and energy-based assaults.
Further modifications by Stark and other allies have integrated advanced weaponry, such as repulsor rays for emitting directed energy blasts, expanding its utility beyond melee applications to ranged offensive capabilities. These enhancements classify the arm as a versatile tool, incorporating defensive features and technological interfaces that adapt to various combat scenarios, though exact specifications evolve with narrative developments in Marvel publications.

Martial Arts and Investigative Expertise

Misty Knight is a proficient hand-to-hand combatant with extensive training, primarily honed through partnership with , enabling her to engage adversaries effectively. Her skills rate highly among Marvel characters, at 6 out of 7 in fighting proficiency, reflecting rigorous practice that complements her police background. Notable demonstrations include battling the Wrecking Crew and alongside Iron Fist, confronting Sabretooth and Constrictor during operations, and holding off the in coordination with and Wing until reinforcements arrived. As a former New York Police Department officer, Knight excelled in investigative work, graduating first in her academy class and earning the NYPD for bravery in . Post-injury, she co-founded Knightwing Restorations Ltd. with , operating as private investigators and bond enforcement agents specializing in high-risk cases involving superhuman elements. Her expertise has proven instrumental in uncovering Shadowland conspiracy threads, conducting undercover operations for S.H.I.E.L.D. in Bagalia, and supporting Sam Wilson against Hydra infiltrations led by a corrupted variant. This blend of tactical deduction and fieldwork underscores her transition from to independent heroism, prioritizing empirical evidence and direct confrontation over speculative leads.

Characterization and Themes

Resilience and Self-Reliance

Misty Knight demonstrated profound resilience following the loss of her right arm in a terrorist explosion while serving as a decorated New York Police Department officer. Rather than accepting a diminished role or retirement, she acquired a bionic prosthetic arm developed by Tony Stark, which endowed her with sufficient to confront formidable adversaries. This adaptation transformed her physical setback into an asset, enabling her to persist in crime-fighting endeavors without reliance on innate superpowers, underscoring her capacity to rebound from severe adversity through technological augmentation and personal determination. Knight's self-reliance manifested in her establishment of Knightwing Restorations, Ltd., a private investigation firm co-founded with , allowing her to operate autonomously outside traditional structures. As a leader in the collective, she frequently assumed the role of strategic coordinator, directing operations via in-ear communicators while leveraging her investigative acumen and marksmanship, traits honed as an NYPD . Her proficiency in , described as rendering her "tough as nails" and capable of prevailing in against superior foes, further exemplified her independence, as she navigated threats like mob bosses and robotic assailants through skill and tactical ingenuity rather than dependency on allies. Even after sustaining additional injuries, such as damage from a Doombot encounter repaired by Reed Richards, Knight maintained operational autonomy, reinforcing her ethos of self-sufficiency amid ongoing heroic pursuits.

Law Enforcement Ethos and Moral Framework

Mercedes "Misty" Knight's ethos stems from her exemplary service as a New York Police Department officer, where she graduated first in her class at the police academy and earned the NYPD for her marksmanship and dedication. This background instilled in her a professional commitment to structured investigation, evidence gathering, and the protection of civilians through lawful means, even after a terrorist explosion cost her her right arm and forced her exit from the force. Transitioning to private investigation via Knightwing Restorations with , Knight retained her police-honed skills in forensics, interrogation, and tactical operations, applying them to street-level crime-fighting while emphasizing containment and apprehension over extrajudicial punishment. In her collaborations within groups like alongside and Iron Fist, Knight's moral framework prioritizes pragmatic justice balanced against institutional loyalty, often positioning her as the team's grounded operative who favors and alliances with authorities when feasible. During the Civil War in 2006-2007, she aligned with anti-registration forces, defying federal mandates for hero registration in favor of personal autonomy and resistance to overreach, reflecting a principled stance that individual rights and effective outweigh blind adherence to potentially flawed laws. This decision underscored her ethos of selective defiance—rooted in her cop experience—where moral imperatives like preventing greater harms justify operating outside strict protocols, yet she consistently avoids the lethal exemplified by figures like the , despite occasional team-ups. Knight's framework also manifests in her supportive role toward reformed or gray-area allies, fostering redemption through structured heroism rather than isolation or execution, as seen in her leadership within Daughters of the Dragon and Defenders incarnations. Her approach critiques unchecked by advocating for investigative rigor to ensure accountability, ensuring that heroic actions align with broader societal order without descending into , a tension drawn from her NYPD roots where procedural integrity was paramount.

Reception and Analysis

Critical Evaluations

Misty Knight's debut in #21 in 1975 marked her as ' first prominent African American female , created by artist Arvell Jones, and analyses emphasize her role in pioneering grounded representations of Black womanhood amid 1970s trends. Scholars note her visual and narrative parallels to actress , positioning her as a street-level detective-heroine who operates a private agency, Nightwing Restorations, Ltd., with partner , forming the Daughters of the Dragon duo. This setup underscores themes of urban resilience and interracial dynamics, including her romance with Iron Fist, while critiquing her entrapment in a "triple-bind" of conforming to male and white superhero norms alongside era-specific hypersexualization and fetishization of Black femininity. Evaluations of her highlight the of human and machine through her bionic arm, which enables feats but also symbolizes personal transformed into agency, pushing boundaries of identification for female readers in narratives. Critics praise her as a well-rounded figure embodying prowess, skill, and community protection, often overlooked in favor of more fantastical heroes, yet argue she warrants deeper exploration of Black women's systemic challenges to avoid reduction to supporting roles. Her persistence as an NYPD-affiliated hero amid corruption critiques her ethos as potentially status-quo reinforcing, though grounded in first-responder realism rather than upheaval. In adaptations, Simone Missick's portrayal in (2016) and subsequent series drew acclaim for infusing the character with sarcasm, intuition, and vulnerability, elevating her beyond comic stereotypes into a compelling foil for superpowered allies. However, some critiques fault the depiction for minimizing her disability's societal implications, portraying the bionic arm upgrade as seamless assimilation rather than a catalyst for broader critique of or institutional barriers, thus aligning with narratives that prioritize individual heroism over systemic reform. Initial fan reservations about her pro-police stance clashed with the series' themes of brutality, though her investigative tenacity ultimately positioned her as a breakout element bridging mundane with extraordinary threats.

Fan Reception and Cultural Debates

Fans have generally acclaimed Misty Knight's depiction in Marvel's series, particularly Simone Missick's portrayal in (2016), where she was lauded for embodying a multifaceted detective who balances professional duty with personal vulnerability, earning descriptors like "unstoppable" and a "new bae" among viewers. Missick's performance drew praise for portraying Knight as athletic, intelligent, and principled without reducing her to stereotypes, resonating with audiences who appreciated her confrontations with corruption amid community tensions. However, reception soured in later entries like Iron Fist (2018) and The Defenders (2017), where some fans criticized her as obstructive toward vigilantes, overly skeptical despite encounters, and less combat-proficient without firearms, viewing it as a dilution of her toughness. In comics, Knight enjoys a dedicated following as an "unsung " valued for her prowess and acumen independent of superpowers, with enthusiasts advocating for a solo series to explore her agency beyond supporting roles in titles like Daughters of the Dragon. Fan communities on platforms like express enthusiasm for her current arcs, citing her resilience post-amputation and bionic upgrade as inspirational, though some lament inconsistent utilization across decades of Marvel publications. Cultural debates surrounding Knight often center on her pioneering status as Marvel's first African American female , debuting in Marvel Premiere #21 (March 1975), predating characters like and challenging early blaxploitation-era tropes by presenting a non-fetishized, integrated operative with white and Asian allies. Scholars highlight her as a counterpoint to stereotypical Black portrayals, emphasizing over victimhood in narratives of and heroism. Yet, her NYPD affiliation sparks contention in diversity discussions, especially in Luke Cage, where initial fan backlash questioned a Black officer's viability amid police brutality themes, though her eventual popularity underscored tensions between institutional and street-level justice in Black community stories. This friction reflects broader genre debates on authority versus , with Knight's ethos privileging , even against threats.

Influence on Superhero Genre

Misty Knight's debut in Marvel Premiere #21 in June 1975 marked her as Marvel Comics' first African American female superhero, predating characters like Storm and contributing to early diversification efforts in an industry dominated by white male protagonists. This introduction during the 1970s blaxploitation and martial arts film trends influenced the genre by integrating street-level heroism with cultural elements resonant with Black audiences, emphasizing resilience and urban detective work over cosmic threats. Her character archetype—a former NYPD detective enhanced by a bionic provided by Tony Stark—pioneered the fusion of ethos with technological augmentation in grounded, non-powered vigilantes, foreshadowing later street-level heroes who blend realism with subtle enhancements. As a co-founder of the Daughters of the Dragon alongside and a key operative in , Knight exemplified team dynamics among independent operatives tackling localized crime, influencing ensemble narratives in titles like Daredevil and that prioritize interpersonal alliances over solitary savior tropes. Knight's portrayal advanced representations of in superheroes, depicting prosthetic integration as a source of rather than mere compensation, which challenged conventions of invulnerable bodies and informed subsequent characters with cybernetic or adaptive abilities. Academic analyses highlight her role in "colouring into ," promoting nuanced depictions that avoid stereotypes and emphasize agency, thereby pressuring the toward broader inclusivity amid 1970s cultural shifts. This legacy persists in modern Marvel storylines, where diverse, resilient heroines draw from her model of moral complexity and self-reliance in urban settings.

Alternate Versions

Age of Apocalypse and Dystopian Variants

In the Age of Apocalypse timeline (Earth-295), Mercedes "Misty" Knight appears as a human refugee lacking the bionic arm of her Earth-616 counterpart, surviving as an armless street-dweller amid mutant-human purges and societal collapse under Apocalypse's rule. Captured and chained by cannibalistic Scavengers for consumption, she embodies the vulnerability of non-mutants in this dystopia, where humans endure enslavement, famine, and extermination. Her sole canonical depiction occurs in Tales from the Age of : Sinister Bloodlines #1 (February 1998), where Misty and her companions attempt escape to through the irradiated Ghost Lands, a no-man's-land infested with horrors. Exhibiting deep prejudice against mutants—rooted in the regime's propaganda and atrocities—she initially spurns aid from an amnesiac Christopher Summers (posing as Cyclops) and demands he kill her rather than witness her suffering. Accepting reluctant assistance, the group faces a Scavenger ambush; Misty combats fiercely with improvised weapons but succumbs to fatal injuries, her death underscoring the era's unrelenting brutality toward unaugmented humans. This variant deviates sharply from prime Misty Knight's empowered detective role, deprived of Stark-engineered prosthetics or alliances with heroes like Iron Fist, reflecting Earth-295's causal chain of Legion's timeline alteration: Xavier's premature death precludes human-focused advancements, leaving figures like Misty without technological salvation or organized resistance beyond mutant enclaves. No additional dystopian iterations, such as in or derivatives, feature Misty Knight prominently, confining her alternate-universe presence to this isolated, fatal portrayal.

Ultimate Marvel and MC2 Universes

In the Ultimate Marvel Universe (Earth-1610), Misty Knight is depicted as a detective who lost her arm in a terrorist bombing and received a bionic replacement from Tony Stark as a reward for her bravery in rescuing civilians. She plays a central role in the 2006 miniseries Ultimate Extinction, where she investigates an extinction-level threat tied to the Ultimate Silver Surfer, who attempts to assassinate her due to her knowledge of the impending catastrophe. Knight collaborates with heroes including Tony Stark at the Triskelion, briefing them on the crisis after her heroic actions draw her into the conflict. By the events of Ultimate Mystery (2009), she has transitioned into a scientific role as a member of the Roxxon Brain Trust, aiding in corporate research amid broader Ultimate Universe threats. In the MC2 Universe (Earth-982), an alternate Misty Knight (full name Mercedes Knight) is referenced primarily through her relationship with Danny Rand (Iron Fist), whom she married before succumbing to cancer, an event that prompted Rand to retire from crime-fighting and abandon his Iron Fist mantle. This backstory emerges in Spider-Girl #24 (2000), framing her as a tragic figure whose death underscores themes of loss and withdrawal from heroism in the future-oriented MC2 continuity, with no active adventures depicted for her character. Her demise remains a pivotal but off-panel element influencing Rand's arc in this reality.

Other Realities and Crossovers

In the imprint, a 1996–1997 collaboration between Marvel and DC Comics, Misty Knight was merged with DC's Artemis (of Bana-Mighdall) to form Artemisty Knight, a cybernetically enhanced Amazon archer operating in the fused Earth-9602 universe. This version retained Knight's bionic arm, augmented with demonic magic for supernatural accuracy in ranged combat and melee engagements. Artemisty appeared as a supporting in Dial H.U.S.K. #1 (June 1997), aiding in battles against transformed villains amid the series' dialing-mechanism plot inspired by both companies' legacies. Beyond Marvel's primary alternate timelines, Misty Knight variants exist in niche realities such as Earth-11911 (the stylized, child-oriented Super Hero Squad universe), where she supports ensemble adventures with her detective skills and prosthetic strength, though without major deviations from her core traits. No prominent "What If...?" scenarios or extensive multiversal crossovers featuring Knight have been published, limiting her to peripheral roles in broader events like Exiles or incursions. Inter-company crossovers remain confined to the Amalgam experiment, with no subsequent DC-Marvel team-ups involving her.

Adaptations in Other Media

Live-Action Television

Misty Knight was portrayed by actress in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Netflix television series, debuting as the character in Luke Cage on September 30, 2016. In the series, Knight serves as a dedicated detective assigned to the 29th Precinct, investigating criminal activities in , including those involving the vigilante . Her portrayal emphasizes her street-smart investigative skills, moral integrity, and evolving alliance with superhuman elements, appearing as a series regular across both seasons of Luke Cage, which concluded on June 22, 2018. Missick reprised the role in the 2017 miniseries The Defenders, where Knight joins forces with Daredevil, , , and Iron Fist to combat the Hand organization. During the eight-episode event, released August 18, 2017, Knight suffers a severe injury in episode 8, "The Defenders," losing her right arm in an explosion while aiding the heroes' confrontation with and her ninjas. This event directly adapts a key aspect of the character's origin, setting up her subsequent acquisition of a bionic prosthetic. In Luke Cage season 2, premiering June 22, 2018, Knight receives a technologically advanced bionic arm funded by Danny Rand, enhancing her combat capabilities and leading to her partnership with Colleen Wing, forming an alliance dubbed the Daughters of the Dragon. Missick also appeared as Knight in four episodes of Jessica Jones season 2, released March 8, 2018, assisting in investigations tied to Kilgrave's lingering influence and Alisa Jones's rampage. Additionally, she featured in Iron Fist season 2, released September 7, 2018, collaborating with Colleen Wing against the Steel Serpent and criminal syndicates in New York. These crossover appearances, totaling over 20 episodes across the interconnected series, highlight Knight's role as a grounded law enforcement figure bridging street-level heroism and superhuman threats. No further live-action television portrayals of the character have occurred as of October 2025.

Video Games and Animation

Misty Knight appears as an assist character in the 2013 free-to-play action RPG Marvel Heroes, where she provides support abilities drawing from her skills and bionic arm. She is voiced by in this role. In the 2011 Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Misty Knight features in a cameo during Iron Fist's ending sequence, depicted as part of his reformed team alongside . Misty Knight is playable in several mobile and console titles, including Marvel Future Fight (2015), where she utilizes her bionic arm for combat and investigation mechanics; Marvel Strike Force (2018), as a city hero with team synergy abilities; LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2 (2017), in blocky minifigure form with gadget-based attacks; and Marvel Avengers Academy (2016), integrated into the academy simulation narrative. She also appears as a card in the digital collectible game Marvel Snap (2022) and in Marvel Battle Lines (2018), emphasizing her street-level hero archetype. In animation, Misty Knight's primary appearance is in the 2009-2011 series , voiced by Tamera Mowry-Housley in the episode "A Brat Walks Among Us!". This version portrays her as a member of the , aligning with her comic partnerships, though the show's lighthearted tone simplifies her investigative background. She has no confirmed roles in major Marvel Animated Universe productions such as Avengers Assemble or .

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