Moon Knight #2 (2016) – A Descent into Madness and Moonlight
đ Genre
Psychological Thriller • Superhero • Mystery • Horror
đ Main Characters
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Marc Spector / Moon Knight – A mentally fractured vigilante grappling with multiple identities and a connection to the Egyptian god Khonshu.
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Dr. Emmet – The seemingly in-control psychiatrist with questionable motives.
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Crawley – An eccentric, bearded ally among the patients.
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Gena & her sons – Familiar faces from Marc’s past who may be figments of imagination.
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Khonshu – The Egyptian moon god watching over Marc, or possibly manipulating him.
✍️ Writer
Jeff Lemire – Known for his cerebral, character-driven storytelling, Lemire takes Moon Knight deeper into his own psyche than ever before.
đš Artist
Greg Smallwood – His clean panel work contrasts haunting visuals with grounded realism, enhancing the dreamlike instability of Marc’s world.
đš Colorist
Jordie Bellaire – Expertly blends muted tones and stark whites, reflecting both the asylum’s sterile calm and the ancient mystery of the moon god’s influence.
đ️ Letterer
Cory Petit – Delivers varied text styles to reflect Marc’s fragmented consciousness and the voices in his mind.
đ Editor
Jake Thomas – Ensures cohesion in a story that blurs boundaries between reality, memory, and myth.
đą Publisher and Brand
Marvel Comics | Under the core Marvel Universe brand (Earth-616), continuing Moon Knight’s psychological saga.
đ Release Year
2016
đ Brief Plot Summary
Moon Knight #2 picks up inside the cold, sterile confines of an asylum where Marc Spector, stripped of his Moon Knight identity, battles doubt and despair. Surrounded by emotionless doctors and disoriented patients, Marc’s perception fractures further. Are the patients fellow inmates—or comrades from past lives? Are the orderlies truly human—or monstrous in disguise? Marc begins to see through the cracks of this manufactured reality. With Khonshu whispering in his mind, he must decide if this escape is salvation or a deeper descent into delusion. The city he flees to is not one of lights and skyscrapers, but sand, mystery, and monsters.
đ„ Notable Arcs or Storylines
This issue is part of "Welcome to New Egypt", the first arc of the 2016 Moon Knight run. It masterfully unravels Marc’s sense of reality and identity, planting seeds of existential doubt that shape the entire series.
đ️ Fan Theories or Interpretations
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Is the Asylum Real? Many fans speculate that the asylum is a mental construct—Marc’s inner prison, possibly created by Khonshu or a result of years of trauma.
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Multiplicity of Moon Knight – Some theorize that each supporting character represents a facet of Marc’s dissociative identity disorder.
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New Egypt as a Metaphor – The sand-covered cityscape is interpreted by fans as symbolic of rebirth, ancient judgment, or even death itself, tying Marc to mythic Egyptian cycles of resurrection.
đ Review Summary
Moon Knight #2 is a chilling psychological thriller that pulls readers into the fragmented consciousness of its protagonist. Jeff Lemire's script balances tension with nuance, allowing room for introspection while pushing the plot forward. Greg Smallwood’s visuals, complemented by Jordie Bellaire’s moody coloring, are stunning—often surreal, always deliberate. The use of stark whites and sharp geometry reinforces Marc’s inner conflict and sterile confinement. The pacing is taut, and the storytelling dense with metaphor and ambiguity. Whether it’s a tale of madness or divinity, Moon Knight #2 delivers an unforgettable experience. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
đ Moon Knight #2 is more than just a superhero comic—it’s a descent into the fractured mind of a man torn between gods, reality, and himself.
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