Moon Knight Appreciation 2024 - The Midnight Mission continues...with Vengeance!

[DigiCom]

Before the series started, there were two main candidates for the new Moon Knight (who I like to call MK2.0): Zodiac and a "brought-back wrong" Marc.

But now that we've seen him in action, I am 99% certain he is someone else. Let's look at the evidence we have so far:

1. He can think rationally & tactically (that pepper thing is not something a raging berserker would think of.)
2. He sees his crusade as a holy mission, almost an obsession.
3. His face is somehow shocking, so he doesn't want to reveal it.
4. He can fight in a cape. Not a big fact, but a notable one.
5. And, most notably, he has Darkforce powers. But we know from the Blood Hunt preview who he isn't...

Add all these elements together, and one candidate jumps to the top of the list:

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Maximillian Coleridge, a.k.a. the Shroud.

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Further thoughts:

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The fact that he has a history with Marc & Greer from the WCA days is added evidence. Jed even stuck him in the background of an early issue. I suspect that Zodiac may still be involved, either through brainwashing or some sort of extortion.

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[Captain Craig]

^^^^
What issue was he a background character?
Also, his "beliefs" had him at one time in the Cult of Kali (Hindu). Seems a conflict barring context.

Plus side, he is such a low level hero that I'm sure Jed is able to do what he might want with said character IF this is who MK2.0 might be.
Could he manipulate Zodiac though, Zodiac has a high opinion of himself and might not think he could be.

[Steroid]

I had my money on Zodiac but the way the Mission reacted to the new MK messes that up with them having some sort of deal

[DigiCom]

^^^^
What issue was he a background character?
Also, his "beliefs" had him at one time in the Cult of Kali (Hindu). Seems a conflict barring context.

Plus side, he is such a low level hero that I'm sure Jed is able to do what he might want with said character IF this is who MK2.0 might be.
Could he manipulate Zodiac though, Zodiac has a high opinion of himself and might not think he could be.

True. I suspect there might be some brainwashing going on. Then again, MK2.0 hasn't mentioned Khonshu yet, so maybe it's not that sort of "work".

He appeared in issue #7 when Marc entered the Bar With No Name and sat down. As he was the only really recognizable character in that crowd shot, I can't help but wonder if it was scripted.

[K7P5V]

True. I suspect there might be some brainwashing going on. Then again, MK2.0 hasn't mentioned Khonshu yet, so maybe it's not that sort of "work".

He appeared in issue #7 when Marc entered the Bar With No Name and sat down. As he was the only really recognizable character in that crowd shot, I can't help but wonder if it was scripted.

Indeed. Here's proof...

[sbp1972]

I'm gonna go with the theory that Khonshu is the new Moon Knight. Marc died, Khonshu took his body, is now physically acting as his own avatar.

[Captain Craig]

^^^^^
That has been my theory as well. It then serves as a backdoor for getting Khonshu out of "god prison", Marc's body is his 'Rita Hayworth' poster.

[DigiCom]

The only reason I ruled Khonshu out was the pepper trick. Divine beings simply don't think like that.

That's someone who is used to finding creative solutions for mundane problems. I.e., a mortal.

[sbp1972]

Just read the Blood Lines preview, and unless I am misreading it, it looks like this new Moon Knight is Darkforce connected. I'm still leaning towards it being Khonshu in Marc's body, but now I am a little less certain.

[Tracks]

Great issue! Been my second favorite book out behind Blade. Also finally the reveal!

[DigiCom]

It's nice that I guessed right, but I'm not sure if the fact that I'm starting to understand how Jed thinks is a good thing or a bad one. ;-)

[Tien Long]

A great issue. A nice examination of Hunter's Moon. I'm surprised Jed revealed the identity so soon. I was expecting this storyline to go on at least 12 issues. So, I'm glad it was revealed. Still, was the reveal that amazing? Hmmm, we'll see what the next issue says.

[Tendrin]

I'm glad they pulled back the shroud so quickly.

[Tien Long]

I'm glad they pulled back the shroud so quickly.

Is there a connection between Moon Knight and the Shroud? Just want to know why The Shroud would be so willing to take up this mantle.

[K7P5V]

Is there a connection between Moon Knight and the Shroud? Just want to know why The Shroud would be so willing to take up this mantle.

They've had interactions, while Spector was a member of the West Coast Avengers