Marc Spector (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
Marc Spector, as depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), is a complex and multifaceted character primarily known as the alter ego of Moon Knight. He is portrayed by Oscar Isaac and first appeared in the Disney+ limited series Moon Knight (2022).
Marc is a Jewish-American mercenary with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID). Due to childhood trauma involving the accidental death of his younger brother, Randall, Marc developed multiple personalities. In addition to Marc Spector, the show explores at least two prominent alters: Steven Grant, a mild-mannered and knowledgeable gift shop employee at the British Museum, and Jake Lockley, a ruthless and violent driver.
Marc's past as a mercenary led him to a fateful encounter in Egypt, where he was left for dead after a mission gone wrong. Close to death, he encountered Khonshu, the Egyptian god of the moon and vengeance. Khonshu offered Marc a second chance at life in exchange for becoming his avatar on Earth. This agreement transformed Marc into Moon Knight, granting him superhuman abilities and a mystical suit powered by Khonshu.
The MCU version of Marc Spector struggles with the consequences of his actions as a mercenary and the often brutal methods employed by Khonshu. His relationship with Khonshu is volatile, characterized by both reliance and resentment. He constantly fights to maintain control of his own body and mind, often battling against his alters and Khonshu's influence.
Throughout Moon Knight, Marc's primary goal is to stop Arthur Harrow, a former avatar of Khonshu, from resurrecting the goddess Ammit, whom Harrow believes will cleanse the world by judging people preemptively. Marc's journey involves grappling with his traumatic past, integrating his alters, and ultimately finding a way to serve Khonshu while retaining his own moral compass. The series explores themes of mental health, trauma, and the complexities of identity. The future of Marc Spector in the MCU beyond the Moon Knight series remains to be seen.