news culture Moon Knight: Who is the superhero of the Marvel series planned for Disney+?
Disney and Marvel used the Superbowl to unveil a new trailer for their latest series: Moon Knight. The vigilante of the night joins the ranks of the MCU in a story that promises to be dark and mature. The editors of JV come back to you in detail about the tormented character of the Maison des Idées.
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- Who is Moon Knight?
- What powers does Moon Knight have?
- What are the origins of the character?
- What are the other customizations of Moon Knight?
- Moon Knight in a video game?
Who is Moon Knight?
Moon Knight, as is often the case with heroes from the Marvel stable, has known multiple identities. Its first appearance dates back to Volume 32 of another comic series, Werewolf By Night, which was published in 1975.. At this time, our warrior of the night’s real name is Mark Spector, an American mercenary whose secret identity was created by the criminal organization Committee. He was originally intended to serve as the antagonist of Jack Russell the werewolf, but his character is so popular that Marvel decides to devote an entire series to him.
With the new comics, its origins are expanded. Former Marine Mark Spector quickly becomes a mercenary hired by the highest bidder. His missions take him to Egypt, a country where he is responsible for neutralizing local resistance. When his superior, the Bushman, calls on his soldiers to destroy the villagers, our hero revolts and engages in a confrontation with his nemesis. He loses the fight and finds himself abandoned in the middle of the desert. Left for dead, the locals recover his body and take refuge in the tomb of Pharaoh Seti. Inside, Mark is resurrected by the moon god Konshu (Khonsou), who makes him his paladin. Desperate to get revenge on Bushman, he goes to the United States under the identity of Steven Grant in search of his enemy. When night falls, he becomes the moon knight, the knight of the moon.
At this point in the series, multiple versions exist. The first iteration dates back to the 80s, but the Night Warrior was entitled to a 2006 reboot. In it, the character is portrayed as being much more unstable than before, preferring to kill the thugs he faces in cold blood rather than bring them to justice.. If the character is so popular today, it’s because he seriously differs from the dominant heroic model in Marvel-leaning productions. Dark, adult, violent, Moon Knight is a sort of charismatic anti-hero who doesn’t hesitate to let his vengeful rage speak.. In addition, the character is reminiscent of another particularly popular hero… the protector of Gotham… Batman. Moon Knight was created by Marvel in part to compete with the Dark Knights like Daredevil, Nighthawk, or the Punisher.
What powers does Moon Knight have?
Again, Moon Knight’s abilities and gear vary depending on the version of the hero. His past makes him a standout fighter with incredible mastery of unarmed combat, multiple martial arts, and knife fighting. For a time, thanks to the blessing of Khonsu, the Knight of the Moon possessed superhuman abilities beyond those of ordinary mortals. Powers he ended up losing because of the comics. Despite this, he remains a particularly skilled warrior, able to adapt to the many combat situations presented to him.
His equipment has also evolved over time. His costume evidently derives from his affiliation with Khonsou, and has Kevlar or Carbonadium reinforcements on a large part of his body. He also has a long vibranium staff, a grappling hook, and crescent-shaped shuriken.. He also possessed mystical weapons from Egyptian mythology, which he left behind during his adventures. On the other hand, the version that Marvel will offer within the new series is likely to differ slightly from its predecessors. In the trailer, our hero appears to don his costume in a supernatural way, suggesting that the character portrayed in the show may possess mystical abilities..
In addition, the series also seems to insist on the character’s diverse personalities, his unpredictable side, and his mental instability. A trait already more or less present in the comics, giving him multiple abilities and resistances. Moon Knight feels almost no pain, cannot be mentally controlled, and his distinct personalities allow him to push his physical abilities beyond human limits.. It is very likely that we will come across a similar version in the new Disney + series.
Moon Knight series trailer
What are the origins of the character?
As previously mentioned, Moon Knight was originally a supporting character only intended to exist in the Werewolf By Night comics, but the character’s popularity, created by Doug Moench and Don Perlin, is driving Marvel to make him a hero in his own right. The first series dedicated to him begins in 1980. Since then, his adventures have been developed in seven volumes, with the fifth of 2006 being a sort of reboot for this tormented anti-hero.
His traits make him an unstable reflection of Batman. In addition to his considerable fortune, looks, and hurt past, the character also has many abilities that bring him closer to Batman. For good reason, its creator Doug Moench worked as a screenwriter on the first volumes of The Dark Knight for many years. Moon Knight is undoubtedly the closest hero to DC’s vigilantes within the Marvel stable, but from there you can only see Moon Kinght through the prism of comparison…
What are the other customizations of Moon Knight?
Previously, Moon Knight had not shone in the adaptations stamped with the Marvel seal. These too-rare appearances took place in the period of the animated series. He had a brief stint on the series Avengers unite, in which he has the right to a cameo appearance during the episode “Avengers World” before becoming the focus of the episode “Beyond”. He also worked with Spider-Man for a time in the animated series. Ultimate Spider-Man from 2012, as well as the series Marvel’s Spider-Man from 2017. And that’s it. The Moon Knight series should therefore truly pay tribute to the character for the first time in its history. In addition, it is possible that we will find the character in future productions of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Moon Knight in a video game?
On the video games side, Moon Knight’s participation is anecdotal. He’s in the games LEGO Marvel Super Heroes, LEGO Marvel’s Avengers and LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2, the web title Marvel Avengers Alliance and finally mobile projects Marvel Contest of Champions, Marvel Future Fight and Marvel Avengers Academy. We really hope that the series does justice to the character and gives the Knight of the Moon a real boost in popularity with the general public, while also making him appear more prominently in our works.
Through seng sunn, journalist igamesnews.com
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