In addition to his enigmatic figure, Moon Knight wields powers that make him a real threat to the criminals of the Marvel Universe.
Since its debut in Werewolf by Night #32, released in August 1975, Moon Knight stood out for the incredible powers which he makes use of not only when facing crime, but also when he takes on one of the multiple personalities of the god Khonshu’s host: Marc Spector. In fact, this character could be considered one of the strongest humans in the Marvel Universe thanks to the skills he wields through his identities as a soldier, taxi driver, British playboy, and night watchman. Here we tell you the skills of the hero that will be integrated into the MCU with the Moon Knight seriesfrom Disney+.
What are Moon Knight’s powers?
To talk about Moon Knight’s powers we first have to consider the story of Marc Spector. Before becoming the Fist of Khonshu, Spector was part of the United States Navy, a member of the CIA, a mercenary and even a boxer.
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This allows the character itself to have a series of abilities and skills that would make him the nightmare of anyone who runs into him in a dark alley.
For example, according to #32 of Werewolf by Night, Spector is an expert in various types of martial arts., including Kung Fu, Judo, Boxing, Karate, Krav Maga and Muay Thai. As well has combat knowledge, use of weapons – from guns to bats, swords or bows – and high-tech equipment, military strategies and infiltration. He also knows how to fly small aircraft such as helicopters, can withstand torture and his advanced analytical thinking establishes you as a skilled detectivea facet that explodes when he embraces the personalities of Jake Lockley and Mr. Knight.
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Beyond seeing his physical strength increased under the identity of Moon Knight, the character establishes a strong bond with Khonshu that allows him to access healing powers, night vision (with the ability to reveal magical beings), quick reflexes, and guidance from the god himself, who helps him on his heroic missions. Lunarkinesis, or ability to control moonsis perhaps one of its most unknown and interesting attributes, because thanks to it it can maneuver any instrument related to bodies outside this planetincluding Thor’s Mjölnir.
And if that was not enough, Marc Spector’s mental disorders make him immune to telepathic attacks. This can be explained in many ways, the easiest is that by trying to manipulate the mind of the vigilante, his rivals will be able to meet all of his personalities at the same time, making it almost impossible for him to be controlled.
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Hero reborn? In the desert sands of Egypt, Marc Specter He received a brutal beating and was abandoned to his fate. His body was destroyed by the terrible pain. He was lonely until he showed up Khonshū. The great god needed a weapon, an arbiter of vengeance on Earth willing to hurt those who deserved it in his name. A pact was formed and a warrior was born: Moon Knight. The night had a new protector and Marc Specter he had a reason to live. A new opportunity to redeem himself, a new thirst for life and a new purpose.
That was a long time ago, now you find yourself facing a question you’ve never had to face before: what happens when your god abandons you? The answer is simple: you go back to the depths from which he began to relive the life, or lives, you thought you left behind; to embody the spirit of revenge again or die trying. This is the story of the vendetta of a terrible and fearsome god and the mortal chosen to serve him. This is the story of Moon Knight.
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