Moon Knight is actually a complex character more along the lines of DC who invests more in character development.
I like the diversity especially in the religious aspect. Not everyone is a Judeo-Christian which is a plus in Disney’s push to respond to the changing demographic.
What? He’s not any more or less complex than any other character in Marvel or DC. It’s not really religious either, it’s just ancient Egyptian beliefs and stories revolved around Moon God named Khonshu. Other than the fact in the comics he was known to have DID, he’s got a pretty run of the mill origin story, and they may not even carry that part into the live action series. So, the show may actually be less “complex” than the comics. Won’t know till it comes out.
There is no one. I mean, NO ONE more diverse in the MCU or DC Universe than Moon Knight. Let me tell you something about Moon Knight. Moon Knight (Marc Spector) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, the character first appeared in Werewolf by Night #32 (August 1975)
The son of a rabbi, Marc Spector was a former Marine and CIA operative who became a mercenary, despite his conflicted feelings about violence and morality. During a job in Sudan, Spector was appalled when ruthless fellow mercenary Raoul Bushman attacked and killed archeologist Dr. Alraune. After saving the archeologist’s daughter and colleague, Marlene Alraune, Spector was then mortally wounded by Bushman before finding himself drawn to a recently unearthed tomb for shelter and placed before a statue of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu.
Spector dies.
but is THEN suddenly revived, fully healed. He claims Khonshu wants him to be the “moon’s knight”, redeeming his life of violence by now protecting and avenging the innocent. While early stories imply Spector is merely insane, it is later revealed Khonshu is real, one of several entities from the Othervoid (a dimension outside normal time and space) who were worshipped as gods by ancient Earth people. On his return to the United States, Spector invests his mercenary profits into becoming the crimefighter “Moon Knight”, aided by his colleague Jean-Paul “Frenchie” DuChamp and Marlene Alraune, who becomes his lover and eventual mother of his daughter. Along with his costumed alter ego, he primarily uses three other identities to gain information from different social circles: billionaire businessman Steven Grant, taxicab driver Jake Lockley and suited consultant Mr. Knight.
Just something to consider–I am as appalled at your comment as I presume Moon Knight (or Marc Spector) was at the killing of efamed archeologist Dr. Alraune.
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Manny
Moon Knight is actually a complex character more along the lines of DC who invests more in character development.
I like the diversity especially in the religious aspect. Not everyone is a Judeo-Christian which is a plus in Disney’s push to respond to the changing demographic.
Dave
What? He’s not any more or less complex than any other character in Marvel or DC. It’s not really religious either, it’s just ancient Egyptian beliefs and stories revolved around Moon God named Khonshu. Other than the fact in the comics he was known to have DID, he’s got a pretty run of the mill origin story, and they may not even carry that part into the live action series. So, the show may actually be less “complex” than the comics. Won’t know till it comes out.
Jenson Dynamo
Sorry Dave,
I was unable to reply to you directly the first time.
Attached is my comment in its original form, so you do not have to scroll further down.
Best,
Jenson Dynamo
Jenson Dynamo
Dave–disheartened to see your comment.
There is no one. I mean, NO ONE more diverse in the MCU or DC Universe than Moon Knight. Let me tell you something about Moon Knight. Moon Knight (Marc Spector) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin, the character first appeared in Werewolf by Night #32 (August 1975)
The son of a rabbi, Marc Spector was a former Marine and CIA operative who became a mercenary, despite his conflicted feelings about violence and morality. During a job in Sudan, Spector was appalled when ruthless fellow mercenary Raoul Bushman attacked and killed archeologist Dr. Alraune. After saving the archeologist’s daughter and colleague, Marlene Alraune, Spector was then mortally wounded by Bushman before finding himself drawn to a recently unearthed tomb for shelter and placed before a statue of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu.
Spector dies.
but is THEN suddenly revived, fully healed. He claims Khonshu wants him to be the “moon’s knight”, redeeming his life of violence by now protecting and avenging the innocent. While early stories imply Spector is merely insane, it is later revealed Khonshu is real, one of several entities from the Othervoid (a dimension outside normal time and space) who were worshipped as gods by ancient Earth people. On his return to the United States, Spector invests his mercenary profits into becoming the crimefighter “Moon Knight”, aided by his colleague Jean-Paul “Frenchie” DuChamp and Marlene Alraune, who becomes his lover and eventual mother of his daughter. Along with his costumed alter ego, he primarily uses three other identities to gain information from different social circles: billionaire businessman Steven Grant, taxicab driver Jake Lockley and suited consultant Mr. Knight.
Just something to consider–I am as appalled at your comment as I presume Moon Knight (or Marc Spector) was at the killing of efamed archeologist Dr. Alraune.
Best,
Jenson Dynamo
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