Marvel Studios is betting big on the Disney+ platform going forward. Moon Knight is one of several iconic heroes recently confirmed to be getting a streaming series set in the MCU. A Moon Knight series may just fill that Daredevil-shaped hole in our lives.
But who is Moon Knight, and why is he so often referred to as “Marvel’s Batman”? Read on to find out everything you need to know about Marc Spector and his special brand of super-powered insanity.
Moon Knight: The Basics
When mercenary Marc Spector was attacked and left for dead in the Egyptian desert, he was given a second chance at life by the god Khonshu. In exchange for his life, Spector became the avatar of Khonshu and the protector of “those who travel by night.” Spector returned to New York and devoted his considerable fortune to becoming a costumed crime-fighter and defending the innocents of the city.
Source: IGN.com Moon Knight Explained: Who Is the Marvel Hero Headed to Disney+?