Moon Knight is one of the most unique characters in all of Marvel Comics. The chosen champion of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu, Mark Spector has battled mental illness as much as he has various villains. This July, Mark will face a new villain, just in time for two major milestones in his monthly comic.
2025 marks the 50th anniversary of the creation of Moon Knight. The Fist of Khonshu first protected those who travel at night back in 1975’s Werewolf by Night #32. He was created by writer Doug Moench and artist Don Perlin.
Coincidentally, this anniversary coincides with the publication of the 250th monthly comic to star the champion of Khonshu. To honor both milestones, Marvel has announced that Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #10 will be an oversize issue. Beyond introducing the new villain, the issue will also feature a variant cover by legendary artist Stephen Platt.
(Image Source: Marvel / Stephen Platt)
The new villain is known as Artemis Fairchild. No details have been given about the character or their powers. Beyond their name, all that is known is that their climactic battle with Mark Spector will yield a new beginning for the heroes of the Midnight Mission.
“Taking Moon Knight from Legacy #201 to Legacy #250 over the last few years has been an extraordinary experience,” shared writer Jed MacKay. “We’ve been able to play out some long-running stories, develop our cast of characters in a way I’ve never been able to before, and connect with fans in a manner that I certainly never experienced up till now.” MacKay concluded he is “thrilled for folks to see what we’re doing” and promises “more Moon Knight stories to come!”
Moon Knight: First of Khonshu #10 (Legacy 250) arrives in comic shops everywhere on July 16.