Moon Knight (meaning "Knight of the Moon") is a comic book character published by Marvel Comics, created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin. He made his debut in "Werewolf by Night" #32 in 1975.
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- Real name: Marc Spector.
- Origins: Marc Spector is a former Marine, CIA, and later mercenary who was betrayed by his employer and left for certain death in the Egyptian desert. After being found by worshippers of the moon god, Khonshu, he was resurrected and became Moon Knight, an avatar of that god on Earth.
- Skills: In addition to excellent hand-to-hand combat skills and many skills acquired as a mercenary, he also has a set of unique weapons and armor inspired by the god Khonshu.
- Personality: One of Moon Knight's most distinctive aspects is his personality disorder. He has multiple personalities, including Marc Spector, Steven Grant (a wealthy businessman) and Jake Lockley (a cab driver), which often collide with each other.
- Relationship with other characters: Although Moon Knight is not as widely known as some of his Marvel colleagues, he often works with other superheroes and is occasionally a member of various teams, such as the Avengers.
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- Inspired by Batman? Many people compare Moon Knight to DC Comics' Batman. Both characters are wealthy warriors of the night, but while Batman fights crime to avenge the death of his parents, Moon Knight is motivated by a spiritual calling.
- Egyptian deity: Khonshu, the Egyptian moon god whom Marc Spector serves, is a fictional character, but is loosely based on actual deities of Egyptian culture.
- White outfits: His distinctive white costume is not just for looks. Moon Knight wears the white outfit to be visible to opponents, showing that he is not afraid of confrontation.
- Collector: As Steven Grant, one of his many personalities, Marc Spector became a wealthy entrepreneur and collector of rare items.
- Variable Capabilities: At one point in comic book history, Moon Knight's powers increased and decreased depending on the phase of the moon.
- Relationship with the Punisher: Moon Knight and the Punisher, also known as Frank Castle, have had many interactions in the comics. Both are more violent than typical superheroes, which led to interesting dynamics between them.
- Questioning faith: One of the main themes in Moon Knight's stories is his complex relationship to faith and whether he is actually a chosen god or simply suffering from hallucinations.
- Unconventional methods: Moon Knight is known for using unconventional crime-fighting methods, including throwing a specially designed moon sickle, which has become one of his trademarks.
- Thoughtful design: His original costume was designed by legendary comic book artist Bill Sienkiewicz, who contributed to many classic Moon Knight stories.
- Adaptation to the screen: Marvel Studios has announced an adaptation of "Knight of the Moon" for its Disney+ streaming platform, indicating growing interest in the character.
