Moon Knight

Written by
Christopher Hayman

Edited by
Timothy Britton

Based on "Moon Knight" by

Jed Mackay

Featuring characters created by

Doug Moench
Don Perlin
Jed Mackay
Jeremy Slater
Alessandro Vitti
James Fry
Bob Budiansky
Bret Blevins
John Byrne
Bill Sienkiewicz
EXT. MANHATTAN - DAY
It's a lovely day on the busy streets of Manhattan. Birds are
chirping. Buses are honking. People are chatting.

INT. MARC’S CHILDHOOD HOME - BEDROOM - DAY

We shift inside of an adorable bedroom. Crayon drawings of
Captain America and the Phantom Reporter, Pulp Adventure
comics and movie posters of 80s action flicks dot the walls.
A young boy rushes into the room holding a spaceman toy. This
is an 8-year old Marc Spector. The moon can faintly be seen
through his window.
YOUNG MARC SPECTOR
Psssh, liftoff!! Lunar One, you
have reached orbit. Prepare to
begin your mission!
Marc makes hovering noises as he moves the toy over his room.
Just then, a similar-looking boy slams down a werewolf toy.
YOUNG STEVEN GRANT
Oi. This is Werewolf turf! You
havin' a laugh, mate? ROAAAR!
YOUNG MARC SPECTOR
Hehe. Stevie. Werewolves on the
moon? That's brilliant!
YOUNG STEVEN GRANT
I saw it in a movie. You should
watch it, it's terrible!
The two boys laugh together, running around the room and
playfighting with their toys.

INT. MARC’S CHILDHOOD HOME - HALLWAY - DAY

A man in a kippah walks down a hallway. We see photos of a
happy Hasidic family of 4, two young boys and their parents.
He passes by Marc's room. This is Elias, Marc's father.
YOUNG MARC SPECTOR O.S
Look! Dad got me a new lightsaber.
YOUNG STEVEN GRANT O.S
Oi, that's bloody brilliant, mate!
Elias pauses. He puts an ear up to the wood. It sounds like
two boys are running around Marc’s bedroom. How...? Elias
opens the door a crack. Marc turns to grin.
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YOUNG MARC SPECTOR

Oh, dad! He's a Rabbi. Cool right?
ELIAS SPECTOR
... Who are you talking to, son?
YOUNG MARC SPECTOR
Just talking to my friend Steven!
Elias’ eyes narrow. His son is talking to no one. The
reflection of the moon hangs over the Spector family photo...

EXT. CHILD THERAPIST’S OFFICE - DAY

We shift to Marc sitting on a waiting room chair while his
father loudly talks to a therapist in a nearby room.
ELIAS SPECTOR O.S
DAMMIT MICAH, it's like he's
speaking in tongues! First it was
Steven, now it's "Jake". We just
want our son back!
THERAPIST O.S
I am very sorry Elias, but it seems
your son’s condition is advancing
at a rapid rate. Dissociative
Identity Disorder is difficult at
such a young age.
ELIAS SPECTOR O.S
... My son... Oh, my son!
THERAPIST O.S
Oy, Elias... Putnam is a good
place. Marc will learn how to live
with his, mmm, challenges. He will
grow up a strong boy. A fighter!
Marc puts an ear to the door. We hear a booming voice.
KHONSHU O.S
What are you doing, young man?
YOUNG MARC SPECTOR
Listening to the Doctor. He's
talking to my dad.
Marc turns. His eyes open wide.
KHONSHU
Oh Marc. The man in there is not
your true father.
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With an elongated head of a bird's skull, Khonshu, Egyptian

God of the Moon, stands above Marc.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
I am.
ELIAS SPECTOR
Marc?
A horrified Marc snaps out of it. He's alone in the hall.
Another delusion? Elias kneels down to hug him tight.
ELIAS SPECTOR (CONT'D)
Son, you're going to be okay. We're
going to take you to a place, a
helpful place. Look, Marc... Your
mother and I can't help you. Not on
our own. You'll get better Marc. Do
you hear me? You'll get better.
Marc isn't listening. His looks to a window. A birds nest
sits on a branch. Inside is a bird's skull.
KHONSHU V.O
Come to me, Marc. I'm waiting...

INT. SPECTOR MANSION - NIGHT

Open, shut. Open, shut. A hand closes a small sarcophagus
shaped trinket. A vinyl is placed on a retro record player.
The song Mr. Moonlight by the Beatles starts to play. SHRRNK.
SHRRNK. SHRRNK. A white-gloved man runs a crescent moon-
shaped blade against a sharpener. A crescent dart.
The shadowed man does sit-ups. He's surrounded by decaying
furniture and gleams of moonlight. A retro television plays
in the room. It's playing a weather forecast.
TIM THE WEATHERMAN
Clear skies, perfect for viewing
the rare "Black Moon". But, what
exactly is a "Black Moon"?
According to Egyptian myths, the
lunar event signals when the Moon
God Khonshu is to deliver souls for
the Duat. 'Course, that's all
hogwash. It's just a second New
Moon in a month-
The channel changes. We see a well-dressed Newscaster talking
over an image of a man in a business suit.
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NEWSCASTER
... Known as the Structure, the
fraudulent organization has been
targeting low-income-
The channel changes to a newscast with Christine Everhart.
The shadowed man glares at the screen. We see shots of the
Avengers, lead by Captain America, stepping out to a podium.
CHRISTINE EVERHART
We are minutes away from Steve
Rogers' open speech at this year's
G21 summit in Downtown Manhattan...
Crescent darts, truncheons and spiked-brass knuckles are
placed into a bag. The man zips it up. He glares at the
television. Christine is talking to Tony Stark.
CHRISTINE EVERHART (CONT'D)
Mr. Stark, who are you wearing?
TONY STARK
Is it weird I wanna say Ms. Potts?
I'm trying to think of an innuendo.
CRACK. A dart flies out, destroying the television and
leaving the man glaring at his cracked reflection. We see
that it's an older Marc Spector, his face perfectly shaved
and handsome as ever. Yet, his expression is hardened.
Troubled. One of his reflections turns to him. It's Steven.
STEVEN GRANT
You're really in it now, aren't you
Marc? Feels like you're regressin',
mate. "Wild dog" all over again.
Marc doesn't respond.
STEVEN GRANT (CONT'D)
You bell-end. A little help, Jake?
His other reflection turns. It's the gruff Jake Lockley.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Look, Marc. You tell that sorry
excuse for a God to shove this
mission right up his cloaca- I
mean, what would Layla think-
Marc tugs the dart, and the glass shatters to the floor. The
song stops. We notice he's wearing a wedding ring.
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KHONSHU
My my. You know, they grow chatty
when you wish to defy me, my son.
And on my special day... the Black
Moon rises, Marc. And the Duat...
It craves my vengeance. Is there
something I should know?
Behind Marc is Khonshu, sitting on a cobweb-covered throne.
MARC SPECTOR
It's just... job's reminding me of
the old days. Black Spectre shit.
I'm blindly following your hunches.
KHONSHU
My... Tell me Marc. Who are you?
MARC SPECTOR
I'm your-
His ringtone, the song "Man Without Love" begins to play as a
phone rings. Marc glances at the phone screen. Marc and Layla
are sitting together kissing. She's calling him.
KHONSHU
Oh Layla... Let it ring.
Sweat is beading on Marc's forehead. There's about 20 missed
calls. The song ends. A text pops up. WHERE ARE YOU?!
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Ah. A dutiful wife... Who are you?
MARC SPECTOR
... I'm your son.
KHONSHU
And I?
MARC SPECTOR
You are my father.
KHONSHU
You are ready, my son. My protector
of the night. My fist of vengeance!
MARC SPECTOR
Of course I'm ready.
He reaches up, and pulls down his mask. After all...
MOON KNIGHT
I'm the goddamn Moon Knight.
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EXT. G21 SUMMIT - NIGHT

A crescent moon hangs over a government building adorned in
banners for the G21 summit. Black-suited security surrounds
the building, keeping out reporters and civilians aplenty.
Sniper scopes litter the building. A helicopter flies over.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - SECURITY ROOM - NIGHT

Inside of a room of security personal, a man watches a
plethora of screens showing Captain America speaking. He
looks enraptured. A bespectacled woman is sitting off to the
side. Her name tag reads Lillian Crawley.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
... I'd like to thank Ms. Crawley
for bringing to our attention her
proposal for a so-called "World
Avengers Initiative." You know,
Tony and I really don't have a lot
in common. Shoot, can't even call
him a drinking buddy, on the
account of, well..
He motions to his muscles. The crowd laughs.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - CONVENTION HALL - NIGHT

Sitting aside from Cap are the Avengers. Iron Man, She-Hulk,
Valkyrie, and Black Panther. Tony stands up.
IRON MAN
Man drinks like a Musk Ox!
SHE-HULK
Just fuck already!
VALKRIE
Ssh, Jen! We're on National
Television!
SHE-HULK
Fine.
(winks to us)
Archive of Our Own. Look it up.
VALKRIE
Who are you even talking to? You're
starting to sound like Deadpool.
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SHE-HULK VALKRIE (CONT'D)

HEY. He's been stealing my SSSHH. JEN!
schtick for 40-friggin'
years!
CAPTAIN AMERICA
Yes, we've had more than just the
Avengers defending our planet.
Excalibur, the X-Men, Tiger
Division over in Korea... But it
isn't enough. New threats are
evolving every day, and our
protectors remain divided. The
Avengers could be more. And when
the heroes of Earth unite? We will
be more. Thank you.
Applause fills the room. Lillian Crawley shakes Cap's hand.
LILLIAN CRAWLEY
Mr. Rogers, I can't thank you
enough for listening to my crazy...
The rest of the Avengers cheer... but Black Panther isn't
looking at Steve. He's looking at the large window
overlooking the convention hall. One by one, the sniper
scopes are disappearing. His eyes narrow.
BLACK PANTHER
By Bast...
CRASH. Black Panther leaps and crosses his arms, tanking a
crescent dart that flies through the window straight for
Lillian's head. People are screaming. Black Panther flicks
the dart, hitting the podium. Tony helps Lillian stand.
VALKRIE
Is that...?
BLACK PANTHER
It's the Moon Knight.
LILLIAN CRAWLEY
O-Oh my GOD!
IRON MAN
That psycho?!
CAPTAIN AMERICA
PEOPLE! EVACUATE, NOW! Avengers!
Assemble!
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EXT. G21 SUMMIT - NIGHT

Spotlights are now shining down on the summit. We see grainy
camera footage of Moon Knight leaping around the building.
Metal doors begin to lower around the summit's windows and
walls. Iron Man and Valkyrie fly out the building to survey.
IRON MAN
Where are you, you son of a...
Marc tosses a truncheon, leaving a crack for him to slip
through a window. The metal crunches the truncheon.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - HALLWAY - NIGHT

Guards lead the hundreds of reporters, politicians and world
leaders down a hallway. They're leading Lillian Crawley away.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - SECURITY ROOM - NIGHT

The security room guard presses a button, switching the
screens to security cameras. ALL of them are showing static.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - HALLWAY - NIGHT

Captain America steps under a sparking security camera with a
crescent dart lodged through the lens. She-Hulk groans.
SHE-HULK
Dude's dressed in white! He should
stick out like a friggin' clansman.
Steve pauses. He reaches for his shield.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
Evening, Marc.
Marc is at the end of the hall wearing spiked brass knuckles.
MOON KNIGHT
Give me Lillian Crawley, and you'll
walk away standing. All of you.
SHE-HULK
Pfft. You hearing this guy, folks?
CAPTAIN AMERICA
What business do you have with Ms.
Crawley?
Marc sees Khonshu standing by Cap. She-Hulk pounds her fists.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA (CONT'D)

Answer. The question.
KHONSHU
My. He's asking you very nicely.
MOON KNIGHT
The Black Moon rises, and the Duat
thirsts for Lillian's soul. Khonshu
wills it. And his will is absolute.
Khonshu nods. Good answer.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
... Wrong answer.
She-Hulk roars. She stomps down the hall and reels back for a
punch. Her fist is inches from the Moon Knight.
Moon Knight drops down and pulls out two darts. He slides
forward, slicing both of She-Hulk's shins. She-Hulk falls
forward, bleeding on the ornate carpet.
Marc tosses both of the darts in a perfect arc to Cap. He
blocks both with his shield and then hurls it.
SLAM. The shield DIGS into Marc's chest, leaving a bloody
gash. She-Hulk fist pumps. The moon on Marc's chest glows. He
grunts, grabbing the shield and tugging it off. The wound
disappears with glowing magic. Khonshu chuckles. His gifts
have protected Marc well.
Cap puts up his fists. He brawls with Moon Knight, both
dodging blows until he gets a solid punch to Marc's chin. It
visibly warps. The crescent on his chest glows. It snaps back
in place. He raises a spiked-fist. Blood sprays against the
windows of the hall as Cap's helmet falls to the floor.
SHE-HULK
GRAAAAAH!
A sofa comes flying at them both. Moon Knight leaps up,
producing a scabbard and slicing the sofa right in half. He
presses a button on the scabbard. A grappling hook fires out.
He leaps up... just in time for Valkyrie to come crashing
through the ceiling to throw her hammer. She-Hulk gasps as
the hammer smacks her in the face, knocking her out.
VALKRIE
No- Jen!
Iron Man lands behind her. His mask disappears, and he runs
for Cap's bloody body.
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IRON MAN
Dammit, Steve!
CAPTAIN AMERICA
He's...
IRON MAN
T'Challa. Black Panther! DAMMIT
KIMBA, RESPOND!
CAPTAIN AMERICA
TONY!
The heroes look where Steve is pointing. Moon Knight has
already taken off down the hall.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - MAIN ENTRANCE - NIGHT

Further down, we see the guards leading the reporters,
politicians, word leaders and our very frightened target
Lillian Crawley to the building's entrance. A guard bangs
against the metal blocking the door.
GUARD
Hey! Open up! We have the-
MOON KNIGHT
Nice night.
The lights in the room flicker on and off. Everyone screams.
The guard turns in horror. A grappling wire fires out, tying
around his legs and sending him up to the ceiling, revealing
that it is is covered in squirming, tied up guards.
The civilians are now alone with Moon Knight. They cower and
separate, leaving a path right from Marc to Lillian.
LILLIAN CRAWLEY
W-What do you want with me?
Khonshu appears behind her. He makes a slitting throat
motion. Marc pulls out a crescent dart.
MOON KNIGHT
Praise be Khonshu.
Just as Marc steps forward, out from a pocket of shadows
leaps Black Panther!
BLACK PANTHER
Praise be Bast.
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They trade blows, Marc barely keeping up with T'Challa's

moves. He's flung back by an explosion of vibranium energy.
Moon Knight slams a fist to the ground and shakingly stands.
Marc lets out a roar, reaching to grab an extendable bo staff
to strike. Black Panther dodges, slicing the staff in two.
The two pieces suddenly fire out twin cables. They wrap
around Black Panther and then give him a powerful electric
shock. The crowd gasps. T'Challa struggles as he sees Marc
turn back to Lillian. He shakingly points out to her.
BLACK PANTHER (CONT'D)
RUN.
Lillian takes off from the crowd, pushing through a door into
another hallway. Marc sees Khonshu standing by the door. He
beckons him.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - HALLWAY - NIGHT

Moon Knight opens the door to the hall. It's seemingly
endless. And standing at the other end are Captain America,
Iron Man, Valkyrie and She-Hulk. Cap spits out blood.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
We can do this all night.
Khonshu gently places a hand on Marc's shoulder.
KHONSHU
My son...
IRON MAN
We'll get you help. We all have our
demons. I'll hook you up, I swear!
SHE-HULK
Yeah, and then I'll sue you for
cutting my fucking shins.
Valkyrie starts to spin her hammer.
KHONSHU
Kill them.
VALKYRIE
WITNESS THE MIGHT OF ASGARD!
Valkyrie tosses the hammer right at Moon Knight. He takes a
casual step to the side. The hammer misses him. He reaches
out and grabs the hilt. He's sent launching right back to
Valkyrie. He raises a hand and presses a button.
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Quick cuts to all of the dart covered cameras shows the

blades beeping. BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM! The building rocks with
a seismic shake.

EXT. G21 SUMMIT - NIGHT

Civilians and guards are fleeing the building as heavy
explosions travel around it. A few guards are cutting through
the metal with a powerful torch. The trapped civilians and
world leaders are lead out of the building.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - HALLWAY - NIGHT

Moon Knight SMACKS his fist against Valkyrie as the Avengers
lose footing.
The building is splitting apart and falling on itself. He
leaps from piece to piece, dodging pulsar blasts and tossed
rubble from She-Hulk.
Lillian screams as her path is blocked. She's stuck at the
end of the hall with Moon Knight getting closer. Iron Man
rockets forward and grabs Marc out of the air.
IRON MAN
Ever heard of a blood moon?
Marc pulls out a dart and JAMS it into Iron Man's neck. The
metal around his face pulls away, and sparks fly from his
suit. He drops Marc, who dodges a falling piece of the
ceiling.
Lillian pushes past the rubble, screaming as it explodes from
a crescent shaped bomb.
LILLIAN CRAWLEY
SOMEBODY HELP ME!
Moon Knight lands on a stable piece of floor. He grabs for a
dart. There's none left. Khonshu lets out a huff.
KHONSHU
Typical.
SLAM. Black Panther lands right in front of Marc. The floor
begins to overturn, furniture sliding around them.
BLACK PANTHER
You do not have to do this, Marc
Spector! Relinquish your mission!
You are not Khonshu's tool! Listen
to reason! YOU'RE A SUPERHERO!
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Khonshu looks furious. Marc adjusts his brass knuckles.

MOON KNIGHT
I'm not a superhero.
(raises fists)
I'm a priest.
Fists and claws as flying as the two brawl, the whole
building collapsing around them.
Black Panther begins to glow with kinetic energy. Marc lets
out a roar and begins to hit harder. T'Challa is glowing a
deep purple.
Just as T'Challa releases the energy, Marc turns and leaps
towards Lillian. The blast sends him flying towards her.
BLACK PANTHER
NO!
Rubble collapses, trapping Marc and Lillian inside.

INT. G21 SUMMIT - RUBBLE - NIGHT

It's pitch black. We hear breathing. A light comes on.
Lillian is frantically tapping at her broken phone screen.
LILLIAN CRAWLEY
Come on, come-
Her flashlight comes on. Moon Knight is standing right above
her. Blood drips from his brass knuckles. He's dead silent.
Lillian cowers. Khonshu steps out from the rubble.
KHONSHU
No more excuses Marc. She's right
there. Kill her.
MOON KNIGHT
... But what if you're wrong.
KHONSHU
DON'T YOU DARE INSULT MY JUDGEMENT.
On tonight of all nights!? My fists
have granted protection to this
pathetic speck of a planet from the
moment you insects started to
crawl. I know what's best for you,
more than these... Avengers.
MOON KNIGHT
... She's innocent.
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KHONSHU
She is my chosen sacrifice, my son.
MARC. This is my planet. My
justice. The Avengers had their
chance with you at their side.
Now... It's my turn.
Marc raises his hand. His face hardens. He clenches his fist.
Lillian drops her phone, bracing in horror.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Do it. Do it. Hurry. Marc. KILL
HER. MAIM HER. TEAR HER FROM LIMB
TO LIMB. DO IT. DO IIIIIT.
SLAM. Marc has just punched... the rubble. He pants over
Lillian's cowering body.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
... HESITATION?! Oh Marc-
MOON KNIGHT
We're done.
KHONSHU
... What?
MOON KNIGHT
You're done.
KHONSHU
She's right there. Kill her!
Marc takes off his mask. Under the flashlight his bruised and
bloody face looks gaunt.
MOON KNIGHT
You are no longer my god. I
relinquish myself from your duty.
You want her dead? Kill her
yourself.
KHONSHU
You think I can just walk out of
the Overvoid?! THAT I CAN FLEE MY
INTERDIMENSIONAL ENTOMBMENT?! HAVE
YOU TRULY LEARNED NOTHING?!
AAAARGH!! Marc Spector, I, I...
Fine. Fine. Leave her. I shall test
your spirit another day... Marc?
Marc doesn't respond. He leaps forward to catch a falling
piece of rubble, saving Lillian. He helps her to her feet.
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KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Insolence. Blasphemy! Stop this at
once!
MOON KNIGHT
Are you okay?
KHONSHU
Listen to me Marc. LOOK. AT. ME.
MARC! My son! You-YOU NEED ME! YOU
ARE MY PROTECTOR OF THE NIGHT! THE
FIST OF MY JUSTICE! MARC! MAAARC!
MAAAARC!!!
Khonshu slowly fades away, leaving Marc alone in the rubble.
He takes a moment to think. Khonshu's voice... is gone.
Behind him, a cluster of stones fall. A scarlet-clothed woman
appears amongst the clutter. Marc turns.
MOON KNIGHT
Layla? Is tha-
PUNCH. We cut to black.

INT. PUTNAM PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL - FLASHBACK

A door opens into a mostly-empty room. Folding sheets on a
bed is a younger, but adult Marc Spector. A woman with frizzy
hair and a beautiful smile leans against the doorframe. This
is Layla El-Faouly. She's dressed as a maid.
LAYLA
Feels weird. Seeing it so empty.
MARC SPECTOR
Heh. You must be pleased. No more
loose wrappers to clean.
Layla smiles warmly. She steps into the room and places a
trinket on his bed. It's a small stone figurine. It looks
like a sarcophagus.
LAYLA
My dad brought this back yesterday.
More archeology souvenirs, I know.
(harrison ford impression)
That belongs in a museum!
MARC SPECTOR
I mean, it does, but...
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Something about the trinket calls to Marc. He opens it.

Inside is a perfectly round piece of gold. His eyes light up.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
It's beautiful.
LAYLA
A gift from a friend. I'm happy for
you Marc. You're finally going
home!
MARC SPECTOR
Yeah... I feel it. I'm better.
Layla is lost in his eyes. She suddenly reaches into her back
pocket and pulls out a phone.
LAYLA
O-Oh! I almost forgot! Doc said you
can have your phone back.
Marc takes it. The background is himself and his family.
MARC SPECTOR
Thanks, Layla. I'll see you around.
Layla blushes and leaves. Marc taps his mom's number.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
H-Hey Mom. You'll pick me up in a
bit, right? They said...
Marc's face falls.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
Is that Dad coughing? I thought...
No... But we- Right, I get it,
but... The treatments...
Marc reaches for his forehead. He begins to tense up.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
I-I have to hang up. I'm hanging
up. Bye.
The phone falls from Marc's hand. He clutches his head,
gripping at his hair.

INT. PUTNAM PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL - HALLWAY - DAY

Layla is pushing a food cart past hospital rooms. We hear
shouting, and a team of hospital staff rush by.
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HOSPITAL GUY
He's having a crisis!
HOSPITAL GAL
God, he's like a wild animal!
JAKE LOCKLEY O.S
LET ME OUTTA HERE YOU PUTZ.
Layla watches in horror as Marc, hair disheveled and clothing
in tatters, wrestles with three staff members on the floor.
JAKE LOCKLEY
WHERE THE HELL AM I! WHO ARE YOU?
WHAT IS THIS, A GODDAMN PRISON?! I
WANT A LAWYER! HEY, GET YOUR HANDS
OFFA ME YOU PERVERT!
HOSPITAL GAL
Someone sedate him!
A staff member raises a needle and jabs it into Marc's neck.
He continues to screams as he begins to collapse.
JAKE LOCKLEY
WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT?! GET OFF
OFF ME! GET OFF... Get... Me...
Out... of... here...

INT. AVENGERS HQ - PRISON - DAY

STEVE ROGERS
Barton? We need to talk about Marc
Spector.
Marc wakes up with a start. He groans, feeling his chest.
He's covered in so many bandages, he looks like a mummy.
He's in a holographic prison cell. He shakingly gets to his
feet. A suit-less Captain America is standing in front of his
cell, a finger to his ear. His face is covered with stitches.
STEVE ROGERS (CONT'D)
You know... the Moon Knight.

EXT. LOS ANGELES ROOFTOP - DAY

We shift to a busy LA cityscape from the tip-top of a
towering skyscraper. The purple hero Hawkeye in his full
outfit is prepping his bow and arrow.
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HAWKEYE
Yeah. It's all over the news right
now. Khonshu's one hell of a drug.
He fires the arrow. It latches on to another rooftop on the
other side of the street.
STEVE ROGERS V.O
Look. He tried to kill us Barton.
Tried to kill Ms. Crawley. Could
have killed EVERYONE in that damn
building if they hadn't breached
the door. You worked with him and,
look, Bruce I can handle. But Marc
Spector... What was it like?
Hawkeye's face hardens. He takes a step out onto the wire.
He's walking across it casually, like a regular stroll
through the park.
HAWKEYE
The goddamn Moon Knight... When you
had me start up the West Coast
branch, it wasn't easy building a
roster. Honestly, Steve, we were
fucking desperate. I mean, a mummy-
man empowered by an Egyptian god?
But damn it. Those early days with
Marc... You should have seen us,
Steve.

EXT. LOS ANGELES WAREHOUSE - FLASHBACK

BOOM. Wonder Man, dressed with his red W and sunglasses
bursts through a chain-locked door. Flanking him are Hawkeye
and Kate Bishop, who both fire arrows at armed militia. The
flaming hero Espirita flies over them, blocking bullets with
a wall of fire.
A militia on the upper level of the warehouse preps a
grenade. An orange clawed hand stops his hand.
TIGRA
That's a bold strategy, cotton!
Make way for the Were-Woman!
The half-woman-half-tiger Tigra sweeps her leg, tripping the
man and slashing at his chest. She lets out a roar, and then
tosses the grenade.
The SHIELD agent Mockingbird fires a bullet, hitting the
grenade and causing it to blow open the roof. BOOM.
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War Machine comes smashing down, hitting a militia and then

tag teaming one with Wonder Man. The team poses in that
classic Avengers way as the militia gunfire dies down. But
where...?
HAWKEYE
... Marc?
CRAAASSH. Out from an upper office, a man in a black
gladiator mask is sent flying straight to the ground. A
crescent dart is sticking out of his back.
BLACK SPECTRE
This... city... must... burn...
Moon Knight lands. All eyes are on him. Tigra especially.
TIGRA
Woof. More like Casper the Friendly
Thot...
MOON KNIGHT
Carson Knowles. Family died in a
hit and run. He has enough
explosives here to level the city.
A dangerous man, but he was in
grief. I made the choice, Barton.
HAWKEYE V.O
Man was never a team player. But,
he knew his targets front and back.
He'd even mourn for them. Made it
hard to see the warning signs.
Marc looks distraught. Hawkeye puts a hand on his back.

EXT. LOS ANGELES - FLASHBACK

We see several quick shots of the West Coast Avengers posing
heroically, fighting off the villain Graviton and eating
shawarma at a food truck. While eating, Tigra is flashing
looks at Marc. Her tail swipes him on the ass.
HAWKEYE V.O
He was one of us... Until Khonshu
got jealous.

INT. WEST COAST AVENGERS HQ - FLASHBACK

The team is united around a table, going over casefiles of
several villains. Attuma, Cactus, Gemini, Grim Reaper, Half-
Life, etc. Marc isn't listening.
 20.

He suddenly stands up and stomps out of the room. Tigra

follows him, peaking out at him.
TIGRA
Come oooon Casper, you're missing
it! Simon's being horny-on-main
about Scarlet Witch again-
Marc is ranting to NO ONE.
MOON KNIGHT
NO YOU LISTEN. Khonshu, you need
to trust them. To trust me. Wait...
N-No. Spectre... He was working
with... I'll be there tonight.
Bushman is dead.
Tigra is worried. She looks back at a concerned Hawkeye.

EXT. LOS ANGELES ROOFTOP - NIGHT

Hawkeye reaches the end of the wire. He does a back-
handspring off of it, and lands it perfectly. But his face
tells a different story.
HAWKEYE
Tigra pushed her feelings aside and
told me everything. Look... Bushman
is the guy who made Moon Knight the
Moon Knight. The mission was
personal. And, well, we all know
what happened. He went too far. I
kicked him out. He needs help Cap.
Not from me, not from you. Think
about that, okay?

INT. AVENGERS HQ - PRISON - DAY

Steve rubs his forehead. It's a lot to take in. He notices

that Marc is sitting up on his bed.
STEVE ROGERS
... Thanks, Barton. I'll take it
from here.
HAWKEYE V.O
Good luck, Cap.
We hear sounds of Hawkeye firing an arrow and killing a
target. The call ends. Marc stumbles to the edge of his
cell. Steve walks up close.
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MARC SPECTOR
Evening, Steve.
STEVE ROGERS
It's morning now, actually. You've
been out for a while.
MARC SPECTOR
Are the rest of you...
TONY STARK O.S
Pissed? Yes. Yes we are.
The Avengers step into the room. Little drones surround Iron
Man's armor, printing parts that then stick to his tattered
suit. She-Hulk's legs are covered in bandages. Valkyrie's
mask wings are cracked. T'Challa steps past Steve and removes
his mask. His face is covered in bruises.
T'CHALLA
I have one question for you, Marc
Spector. Why... After all of that
pain. Why did you save her?
The other Avengers gasp.
IRON MAN
Save her?! He leveled a US embassy!
SHE-HULK
(to audience)
You like this maniac?
VALKYRIE
T'Challa, what is this nonsense?
T'Challa turns to Steve. They share a knowing look.
STEVE ROGERS
Let's give the King some space.
Tony glares at Marc as he leads the other Avengers away. The
door behind them slides shut. Marc takes a deep breath.
MARC SPECTOR
Khonshu was wrong. He's a paranoid,
angry old bird and he has been
using me since the third grade.
T'CHALLA
Hmm. Not the words of a priest.
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MARC SPECTOR
The Age of Khonshu is over,
T'Challa. I'm done.
Marc starts to chuckle. Tears well in his eyes.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
God... It's so fucking quiet. I
can't hear him. I-It's beautiful.
T'Challa watches Marc silently.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
T'Challa. Please, you have to get
me out of here. I promise you, I'm
a changed man. I'll join the
Avengers proper. Bushman is in the
past. That isn't me anymore. I'll
play the game like the rest of you.
J-Just let me go, please!
T'Challa lets out a sigh. He pats a hand against the cell.
T'CHALLA
You have one more visitor.
He steps away, exiting the room. We hear him chatting.
Briefly, it seems like Marc is alone. Then, Layla steps
through the door. She quietly walks up to Marc's cell.
LAYLA
Is it true?
MARC SPECTOR
L-Layla?! You have to get me-
LAYLA
Is it true? Khonshu. He's gone?
MARC SPECTOR
I know it's hard to believe. But,
he's gone. Layla. I'm free.
Layla forces a smile. She starts to tear up, and she turns
away from Marc.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D) LAYLA
Layla- I can't.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
... You have to believe me.
LAYLA
I can't, Marc. It's too much.
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Marc's face falls. He realizes what she means. He presses a

hand against the cell.
MARC SPECTOR
What do I need to do? Just, tell
me. Anything. I'll change. I'll...
LAYLA
You need to get help. You need to
get better. I... I can't do it
anymore, Marc. I'm done.
Marc closes his eyes, pressing his head against the cell. We
hear something small drop. Marc pulls open a slot on the
cell. It's Layla's wedding ring.
She's already walking out the door. She pauses, shedding a
tear before finally leaving. Marc holds the ring tight. He
slams a fist against the cell. Looking at the floor, he spots
Steven and Jake in the reflection.
MARC SPECTOR
Well? You heard her! I need to get
better. So, go away. Go!
STEVEN GRANT
... Marc.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Feh. It's Bushman all over again...
MARC SPECTOR
DON'T YOU DARE SAY THAT NAME!! JUST
SHUT UP. JUST SHUT UP. GO. AWAY. GO
GO GO GO GO GO GO GO-

EXT. LA ROOFTOPS - FLASHBACK

MOON KNIGHT
Go go go go...
The Moon Knight is running across rooftops towards a towering
skyscraper. The Black Moon hangs above him, the sky barren of
light. Marc uses his grapple to launch into a fire escape.

INT. BUSHMAN'S HIDEOUT - HALLWAYS - FLASHBACK

He sneaks into a window and enters a hallway of doors. One is
slightly open. Moon River plays quietly from the open door.
Marc turns to see Khonshu. Khonshu motions to him.
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KHONSHU
He's right in there, my son. A gift
to celebrate the Black Moon.
Jake and Steven are seen in a reflection. They look worried.
JAKE LOCKLEY STEVEN GRANT
This is a bad call. You're Please Marc. Just walk away!
dealing with dicey shit.
Marc raises a dart. He's made his decision.

INT. BUSHMAN'S HIDEOUT - FLASHBACK

We cut to a dirty looking apartment room. The walls are
covered in crude drawings of Egyptian artifacts. A hand
places down a black crow-like totem and reaches for a scarlet
scarab. A boisterous laugh rings out. Looking in a mirror, we
meet the skull-tattooed Bushman.
SHRRK. He drops the scarab as a crescent dart gores through
his hand. Bushman simply grins. He yanks the dart out.
MOON KNIGHT
Music's a little on the nose, no?
BUSHMAN
Didn't think you'd be in white.
MOON KNIGHT
I like it when they see me coming.
So. You and the Black Spectre. Just
couldn't stay away from me, could-
The Moon Knight slowly turns as he sees a figure sitting limp
in a chair. It's Layla. She's been tied up. The door suddenly
closes, two skull-mask wearing goons shutting and locking it.
Marc begins to pant. She looks dead.
BUSHMAN
Hehe... Carson's money had to come
from somewhere. Who'd have thought
she was as loaded as her father-
Moon Knight tosses two darts behind him, stabbing one goon in
the eye and the other in the chest. He lunges at Bushman,
punching him while the criminal cackles with glee.
He pulls out a machete, twirling it in his hand and slicing
at Marc. He snips Marc's mask, which falls away in tatters.
BUSHMAN (CONT'D)
You haven't changed a bit, Marc.
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Marc isn't playing. He grabs Bushman's weapon and stabs

HIMSELF. Bushman's smile vanishes as he sees the bloody suit.
MOON KNIGHT
LOOK AT ME. LOOK AT ME BLEED!
Moon Knight swings his leg and then punches Bushman right in
the throat. He gasps for air. Khonshu appears behind Bushman.
KHONSHU
The Duat calls for his soul. It
needs it. Kill him.
Moon Knight holds the machete up to Bushman's face. He is
breathing hard. There's banging on the door.
HAWKEYE O.S
Marc? MARC?!
KHONSHU
Do it. Do it. Hurry. Marc. KILL
HIM. MAIM HIM. TEAR HIM FROM LIMB
TO LIMB. DO IT. DO IIIIIT.
SHRRRK. We see a burst of blood. Khonshu chuckles.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
There. Now don't you feel better?
The door bursts open. Bushman's severed face flops to the
floor. Moon Knight turns, a flash of lightening crackling.
HAWKEYE
What... Have you done?
LAYLA
... Marc? What are you...
Layla stirs. On the floor, the scarab glows. She screams in
horror, seeing Marc holding Bushman's bleeding corpse. Marc
lets go. The body and machete thud to the ground.
Hawkeye lets out a deep sigh. He readies an arrow.
HAWKEYE
... Step away from the body, Marc.
BUSHMAN
GRAAAAH!
Just then, Bushman springs to life, grabbing the machete and
swinging for Marc's head.
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The scarab then zips over to Layla, covering her in her

Scarlet Scarab outfit. She lunges forward, goring Bushman
with her wings. He collapses, a smile on his bloody face.
Layla steps in front of Marc, guarding him with her wings.
Hawkeye lowers his arrow.
HAWKEYE
... Just go. You lunatic.
Layla and Marc stand there, his panting growing louder. He
stares down at Bushman, whose laugh begins to fill his mind.
We zoom in on the crow-totem as Bushman's laugh begins to
merge with Khonshu's.

INT. AVENGERS HQ - PRISON - DAY

Marc wakes up with a roar and punches the wall of his cell.
There's a beat. The holo-cell disappears. Marc steps out of
the cell. T'Challa and Captain America are watching by the
entrance.
MARC SPECTOR
Please tell me you didn't see that.
T'CHALLA
After further discussion as a team,
and a recommendation from your
wife, we've decided to let you go.
(beat)
And you can thank Stark Industries
for footing the bill of your, ahem,
willful destruction of property.
MARC SPECTOR
... You're serious?
CAPTAIN AMERICA
She's rooting for you. We all are.
T'Challa passes by, putting a hand on Marc's shoulder.
T'CHALLA
Bast has told tales of Khonshu and
his rage. I understand your plight.
Enjoy your freedom Marc.
Cap and Marc shakes hands. Tony rolls his eyes and exits.
MARC SPECTOR
Hey. Thank you, Steve. Really. My
wild dog days are over...
 27.

Marc trails off. He spots someone walking down the hall.

Dressed in casual sportswear is Tigra. His eyes light up.
Marc goes to greet her. Steve's face hardens. He stops Marc.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
Now... There are few conditions...
Tigra leaves his view. Marc sighs. There's always a catch.
MARC SPECTOR
... Please don't say therapy.

EXT. MANHATTAN - DAY

Overture by AJR plays as we flash through Downtown Manhattan.
It's just a regular day of life in the Brittymanverse. Cars
are in gridlock. People are drinking boba tea. Spider-Man
swings by, encouraging selfies with a pose. Kaine Parker does
the same, and no one cares.
Marc adjusts his backpack. He's wearing regular clothes, and
looks quite uncomfortable in them. He passes by several
windows, his alters walking along with him. Steven spots a
movie poster. Thomas Hawke (UltraVerse, woo!) is starring in
a reboot of Tomb Buster. Jake is looking at the rear of a
fine-looking lady. Steven gives him a slap.
A massive synagogue stands by Marc's path. Brushing the
sidewalk in front of it with a broom is a kindly rabbi. In
Marc's eyes, we flash to his younger self walking into the
synagogue with his father. Marc tersely walks forward.
A subway train passes as Marc waits at a station. His
attention turns to a crow standing on the opposite platform.
It disappears from view as his train pulls in. Marc can't
help but feel tense... Is Khonshu still watching him?
He sits down on the crowded subway and takes the trinket
given to him by Layla from his pocket. He flashes to Layla's
smiling face. He flicks it open, and places inside both of
the rings. With a sigh, he shuts it closed. The song ends.
His attention turns to an ad. Bleeding Money? Join the
Structure Today! A person sits down, blocking the ad. He
turns to the rooftops. Daredevil is flipping off a fire
escape. People on the train cheer him on. The train stops in
front of a screen showing news of Moon Knight's release.
CIVILIAN CIVILIAN 2
He's a nutjob! Wooow. Nice call, Cap!
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Marc hides in his hoodie. He steps out of the train. He's in

a dingier, rougher part of town now. He glances down at his
phone to check the GPS. He hears the sound of glass crashing.

EXT. BADR PHARMACEUTICAL - DAY

CRAASH. A familiar black-domed criminal is thrown out of a
window, littering the sidewalk in glass. It's... 8-Ball. Marc
runs into an alleyway and begins to take out his mask. He
stops as he notices who the criminal is.
MARC SPECTOR
... Jeff...
8-BALL
Come on buddy! At least let me
steal some of your Fentanyl. Shit's
an epidemic!
Marc watches in bemusement as a bald, bespectacled Egyptian
man in a doctor's coat steps out from the pharmacy, wiping
his hands. He steps a foot on 8-Ball's chest.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Hey?! Is that any way to treat the
Crook with the Jet-Propelled- ACK!
BADR
My business is a place of
sanctuary. It has no space for
criminals like you. Go, or I will
involve the proper authorities.
8-Ball scrambles to his feet.
8-BALL
Yeah, you're a friggin' saint.
Oh, hey! 8-Ball, tell your friends.
8-Ball runs away, flinging his pool stick to launch himself.
Badr is sweeping the glass up. Marc brings a garbage can.
MARC SPECTOR
You lucked out. Doesn't get more
pathetic than 8-Ball.
BADR
Criminals are nothing to a disciple
of Khonshu. A stain on his night.
Marc tenses. He looks at the man's outfit. Hanging from his
neck is a trinket that almost looks like a bird's skull...
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MARC SPECTOR
Khonshu...
BADR
Yehya Badr. An acolyte of Khonshu
since my birth in Luxor.
(eyes narrow)
What of you? Are you a follower?
Badr looks ready to snap Marc's neck. Thankfully, Marc's
phone suddenly rings.
MARC SPECTOR
Y-Yeah, I'm almost there. I won't
be late. Bye, Steve. Yeah. Bye.
Marc ends the call. He adjusts his bag and waves Badr off.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
See you around, Doc.
BADR
Yes. Safe travels.
Badr watches Marc leave. He touches his necklace.

EXT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - DAY

Marc has arrived at a grey office building. He looks down at
a puddle. He sees Jake and Steven. A bike passes by, merging
his alters until it's just Marc staring back at himself.
He sighs heavily. He passes by a near-empty building
directory. Floor 4 is clearly where he's headed. It's marked:
Brightside Counselling - Andrea Sterman.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - WAITING ROOM - AFTERNOON

Marc walks through a hall, noticing an older woman standing
in front of a door labeled PUBLIC DEFENDER. She holds up a
small photo of her 20-something daughter.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
You have to help my daughter,
Reese! She went to them for money-
The Structure! That's the name, the
Structure! And the men, they have
these sharp fangs and-
The door slams shut. The woman flips off the door. She rips
the door's logo off and tapes the photo to it. Marc goes to
talk to her, but sees Steven in the door's window.
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STEVEN GRANT
Oi. You're going to be late, mate.
Shannon looks at Marc inquisitively.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
What is it, young man?
Marc looks back at Steven. He puts his arms into his pockets.
MARC SPECTOR
Sorry about your daughter.
He walks away.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - AFTERNOON

Cold and bespectacled, Dr. Sterman is writing up a storm on a
clipboard. She circles DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER on
Marc's file. Her office is littered with photos of her and
her superhero patients. Captain Ultra. D-Man. Polaris. Andrea
lets out a sigh. There's a knock at the door.
ANDREA STERMAN
Come in.
A jittery looking Marc enters.
ANDREA STERMAN (CONT'D)
Ah. Mr. Spector. Right on time.
He walks right beside a mirror. His reflection shows Steven,
who flashes Marc a thumbs up. Marc lets out a reluctant sigh.
MARC SPECTOR
Err... I, uh, gotta shit first.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - BATHROOM - AFTERNOON

Marc splashes water against his face. His backpack is open.
He's in a stark-white suit, looking dressed to the nines. He
looks up at a mirror. Steven and Jake don't look impressed.
Marc is silent, not replying to his alters.
STEVEN GRANT
Oi. Really? She's a doctor Marc,
not a rebound.
JAKE LOCKLEY
I mean, I'm not complaining... Hey!
Earth to Spector. Shouldn't we be
laying low?
(MORE)
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JAKE LOCKLEY (CONT'D)
I mean, what is this new suit,
psycho Colonel Sanders? You heard
what Cap said, we need to lay low.
Marc! Goddamnit Marc!!
Marc draws a crescent moon out of mirror dust. He glares.
MARC SPECTOR
Look. I have 6-months of therapy,
or the Avengers are throwing us
back in Putnam Psychiatric. I need
to fix everything. The Moon Knight
is... Ruined. Just... Back off,
okay? I can't risk looking, well...
Steven and Jake trade a worried look.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
Guys... It's just half a year.
Trust me. I can handle it.
STEVEN GRANT
Mm... I see how it is. Enjoy your
sanity, mate.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Yeah. Bye, ya lunatic.
Marc closes his eyes, feeling remorseful.
MARC SPECTOR
Look, guys-
But, his reflection is just his reflection. Marc sighs. This
mission is his alone. We hear a knocking at the door.
NURSE O.S
Mr. Spector? Are you almost done?
Marc pulls down a mask. We don't yet see what it looks like.
MR. KNIGHT
Just about. And by the way... It's
Mr. Knight.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - AFTERNOON

Mr. Knight enters Dr. Sterman's office. He's wearing his
white mask, but paired with his suit, Mr. Knight looks like a
true gentleman. He takes a seat in a chair.
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MR. KNIGHT
I do apologize for the wait,
Doctor. I had to change into
something more comfortable. You'll
find that I am ready to answer any
of your... Dr. Sterman?
Dr. Sterman's pencil is loudly scribbling. She lets out a
sigh and places down her clipboard.
ANDREA STERMAN MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
... Mr- Knight.
ANDREA STERMAN (CONT'D)
Mr. Knight. How long have you known
Khonshu?
MR. KNIGHT
Since I was a child. I used to see
these visions... Wasn't until I met
the ol' bird in person I realized
what he was trying to do.
ANDREA STERMAN
Hmm. And where exactly did you meet
him?
MR. KNIGHT
I'm sure you get this a lot, but...
It's a long story.
ANDREA STERMAN
(smirk)
Try me.
Mr. Knight reaches into his pocket. He pulls out the trinket
with the rings. He opens and closes it repetitively.
MR. KNIGHT
His name was Raoul Bushman. Ran
this mercenary group called the
Committee. Total murderous scumbag.
But, I'd struck out of the
military, and I needed the cash.
We zoom in to the trinket as we flash back to Marc's
mercenary days.

INT. BUSHMAN'S JEEP - EGYPT - FLASHBACK

We zoom out as a younger Marc closes the trinket. Inside is
the golden ball the rings once were. A massive hand snatches
the trinket.
 33.

We hear an ominous cackle. Sitting in the passenger seat of a

crowded jeep is the imposing Raoul Bushman. 6'9, beefy as all
hell, and marked with a skeleton facial tattoo. He pockets
the trinket.
BUSHMAN
Settle down, boy. We're almost
there. Prove your worth with your
looting. We'll bleed this temple
dry, right boys?! YEAAAH!
(under breath)
Can't stand fuckin' stimming.
The crew inside of the jeep cheer. Marc eyes the gun-like
bulge in Bushman's pocket. Driving the jeep is a nervous
looking Frenchman. He adjusts his pilot's hat.
FRENCHIE
Nous sommes arrives.
The Jeep crosses over a dune and drives to a crawl. We see
guns being loaded and knives being sharpened. Marc pockets a
gun, looking wracked with guilt.
MR. KNIGHT V.O
I knew the job was wrong. But, the
money had blinded me. And then...

EXT. TEMPLE OF KHONSHU - AFTERNOON - FLASHBACK

A kindly bespectacled man walks out of a dig sight, talking
to a group of archeologists. This is Abdul Faouly. The site
is in front of a massive temple flanked with twin statues of
an ancient pharaoh.
Abdul inspects a crescent shaped knife. Just as he turns,
he's smacked in the face by Bushman. Bushman cackles as
within seconds the dig-site crew is captured by his men. Marc
tentatively walks forward, holding his gun. In the distance,
Frenchie takes a tarp off of a helicopter.
ABDUL FAOULY
What is the meaning of this?!
Tawaret, protect me!
Abdul holds up the scarlet scarab. It begins to flutter, but
Bushman snatches it out of the air.
BUSHMAN
Come on, old man. You're in the
business of the steal. Nothing
wrong with a little competition.
(MORE)
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BUSHMAN (CONT'D)
(to men)
Get the zip ties.
Bushman pushes Abdul to Marc. He starts to zip-tie him.
ABDUL FAOULY
You monsters! Unhand me, please! I
am Abdul Faouly, this is my LIFE. I
have a daughter, my precious Layla.
I-I am not ready to die...
MARC SPECTOR
You're... Mr. Faouly?
Bushman suddenly places a hand on Marc's shoulder. He grins a
big, toothy grin.
BUSHMAN
Oh ho ho. Seems you know the old
fuck, huh? Tell you what.
Bushman pulls Marc's gun out and presses it into his hands.
BUSHMAN (CONT'D)
Kill him, Marc. Now.
ABDUL FAOULY
Marc? I-Is your name... Marc?
MARC SPECTOR
B-But-
BUSHMAN
Look at me. You weren't a marine.
You weren't a son. You weren't even
fuckin' sane. You were NOTHING
until you met me. So prove it to
me. Prove that you're worth it.
Shoot him. SHOOT. HIM.
Marc is sweating. Bushman's voice is ringing in his head.
Louder. LOUDER. Abdul's pleading. Louder. LOUDER.
BANG. Marc's gun goes off, but Bushman has already pushed
away the muzzle. The scarab falls from his hand and flutters
away into the distance. They wrestle with the gun until-
BANG. Marc is shot right in the chest. BANG. Abdul is shot
through the head. Bushman spits on Marc's corpse.
BUSHMAN (CONT'D)
Kill them all and raze the joint.
And look into this Layla. Ugh.
Fuck. I was expecting more to loot.
 35.

We hear gunfire. Sand blows around as the helicopter takes

off, leaving Marc's body surrounded by corpses.

EXT. TEMPLE OF KHONSHU - NIGHT - FLASHBACK

A crescent moon hangs over the corpse-ridden dig site. Marc
suddenly gasps for air. His vision is blurry. It looks like
two individuals are standing above him.
MARC SPECTOR
Who...
They kneel down. It's Steven and Jake.
STEVEN GRANT
Oi, Marc. Why are you lying there
like that?
MARC SPECTOR
... Guys?
Marc coughs. He clutches his bleeding chest. Up above, the
sun is about to set. He shivers.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
I-It's been a while... S-Stay with
me, alright? I'm... scared.
STEVEN GRANT
Pfft. We never left you, Marc.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Yeah, therapy will do that. Fucks
the crazy right outta ya for a bit,
but.... well, here we are.
Marc coughs again. He takes Steven's hand, and they stand up
together. Steven and Jake dust off his bleeding clothes. Marc
looks down at himself. He feels his vision fading. Steven and
Jake help him from falling.
JAKE LOCKLEY (CONT'D)
Just get somewhere warm, alright?
Rest. It'll be night soon.
They walk together towards the temple. As sand passes, we see
Marc walking alone. He suddenly trips, coughing up a stream
of blood.
MARC SPECTOR
C-Cold... Need...
 36.

Marc crawls through the desert night, inching towards

Khonshu's temple. Just as he reaches the towering statues...
KHONSHU V.O
Finally. You made it, my son.
MARC SPECTOR
Who...
KHONSHU V.O
It is time, my son. You shall be
reborn in my light.
MARC SPECTOR
T-Time?
KHONSHU V.O
Yes. Hehehe... Soon you will know
my name. Yes...
Standing in front of Marc is Khonshu, white suit and all. He
inspects Marc's heavily bleeding body. Marc blinks, feeling
delirious.
MARC SPECTOR
You...? I know...
KHONSHU
You have a choice, Marc. Do you
want Death? Or do you want life?
MARC SPECTOR
I...
KHONSHU
Hesitation. Another question, then.
Khonshu kneels down before Marc. He extends a boney hand.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Life?
He pulls his hand away.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Or death?
Marc reaches up, grabbing Khonshu's other hand. Khonshu
chuckles as Marc slowly stands.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
My... I am proud of you, my son. A
good answer. Yes...
(MORE)
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KHONSHU (CONT'D)
It is time, Marc Spector. For you
to be my hands. My eyes. My Knight.
MARC SPECTOR
M-Mid-night?
KHONSHU
(sighs)
You will be a challenge, won't you?
Khonshu thrusts his hand against Marc's chest. A crescent
moon emblem glows, and the gun wounds disappear. The bullets
plop onto the ground. A white suit envelopes around Marc.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Rise and live again, Marc Spector.
My fist of vengeance. My protector
of the night. My... Moon Knight!
We zoom in on Marc's glowing eyes as Khonshu lets out a
brilliant laugh.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - DAY

Mr. Knight closes the trinket and leans back in his chair.
MR. KNIGHT
Khonshu picked my targets, I bumped
them off. Caught the attention of
Hawkeye. Got married to the
daughter of the man I almost
killed. I became a superhero...
And, well, we know the rest. How's
that for a trauma dump?
Andrea's pen scribbles. She pauses before finally speaking.
ANDREA STERMAN
Marc. Do you know why you're here?
MR. KNIGHT
... Er. Of course. 6-months of
this, and I'm back to-
ANDREA STERMAN
Let's... Ignore your past and look
at the big picture, okay? For years
you've been under the control of a
"God", Marc. A being with powers
above human comprehension.
Andrea pulls out brain scans and holds them up to Marc.
 38.

ANDREA STERMAN (CONT'D)

Your scans from your time at Putnam
show that your brain structure does
not reflect one with D.I.D. Khonshu
has done more than control you.
He's changed your mind.
Mr. Knight tenses. He looks at the scans.
MR. KNIGHT
Doesn't sound like the words of
someone looking for a new patient.
ANDREA STERMAN
Look, Mr. Knight. I'm concerned.
I'm concerned I won't be enough to
help you. Even now, I'm indulging
you in your newest delusion. I fear
I am the wrong Doctor for you,
Marc. Maybe, Putnam Psychia-
MR. KNIGHT
NO. I am NOT going back! Doctor, I-
Mr. Knight stands up with a start. Andrea doesn't even
flinch. There's a knock at the door.
NURSE O.S
Mr. Winner is here for you, Doctor.
ANDREA STERMAN
It seems our time is up.
MR. KNIGHT
You... So that's it? You're giving
up on me?
ANDREA STERMAN
No, Marc. Superhuman Menticide is
my specialty. Mr. Rogers contacted
me for a reason. But, I worry that
you're too far gone. 6-months is
not enough time. And... I worry
that I am emotionally compromised.
Mr. Knight's eyes narrow. He inspects Dr. Sterman's body
posture. Behind her cold exterior... the Doctor is sweating.
She's breathing fast. She's terrified of Marc.
MR. KNIGHT
... Do you know the story of the
Black Spectre?
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NURSE
Dr. Sterman?
MR. KNIGHT
Five more minutes.
Andrea gives the nurse a look. She sits back down.
ANDREA STERMAN
Five more minutes.
The nurse leaves. Mr. Knight stares out the window. As he
talks, he sees the Black Spectre standing over Los Angeles.
MR. KNIGHT
Carson Knowles. A family man.
Wanted to run for mayor of LA. The
competition didn't like that.
ANDREA STERMAN
What did they do to him?
MR. KNIGHT
Drive by shooting. Wife, son,
parents... Dead. He wanted the city
to suffer. Put on a centurion mask,
started calling himself Black
Spectre. I... I killed him.
Out the window, Marc sees himself standing above Black
Spectre's dead body with the West Coast Avengers.
ANDREA STERMAN
I don't understand.
MR. KNIGHT
He had explosives. He was going to
destroy the city. But, he was
hurting. Khonshu wanted Black
Spectre dead. And I listened. I
could have helped him, and I
failed. Captain American thinks I
can get better. Is he wrong?
Andrea lets out a curt sigh. She scribbles something down on
her pad. Standing up, she hands him a piece of paper with a
phone number on it.
ANDREA STERMAN
Listen, Marc. Give me until the
morning. I have not made my
decision yet. But, if you need
someone to talk to tonight...
Here's my number.
 40.

Marc takes the note and adjusts his tie. He gets up to leave.
ANDREA STERMAN (CONT'D)
Mr. Knight? If I may- You've lived
your life under someone else's
thumb for far too long. Your life
is your mission, not Khonshu's.
What are you going to do with it?
We cut to Marc leaving the office and walking to the public
defender's door. The photo of Reese is still stuck to it. He
clenches his gloved-fists. As he passes, he takes the photo.

EXT. MANHATTAN - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

A full moon is shining brilliantly over the Manhattan
cityscape. A figure leaps over a gap between buildings.
Stepping out under the moonlight is the Moon Knight.
He pulls out a device and turns on its holographic screen. He
holds up the photo of Reese Williams. The device brings up a
profile. 19-years old, African-American, studying Photography
at College.
He switches to articles about the Structure. We see grainy
photos of suited men standing in a temple. A fanged-man
stands at a podium. Text shows an alias: The Tutor. He starts
to bring up security camera footage from around the city.
He starts to type on the device, bringing up a list of faces.
One of these faces... is 8-Ball. He lets out a sigh and
presses his domed head.

INT. 8-BALL'S BATHROOM - NIGHT

Sitting in a bubblebath naked except for his 8-Ball helmet is
Jeff Hagees. He's humming to Johnny Cash's "The Baron".
8-BALL
If I had known you longer, you
might be a little strong. Da da dum
dum doo doo shoot straighter than
you do, ooo-
His phone rings. It's a terrible midi of the same song. He
presses the side of his helmet and a smartphone pops out.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Go for 8-Ball!
 41.

EXT. MANHATTAN - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

Marc awkwardly stands there, trying to find something to say.
MOON KNIGHT
... Jeff.
8-BALL O.S
MOON KNIGHT?! AUGH- FUCK, MY PHONE!

INT. 8-BALL'S BATHROOM - NIGHT

8-Ball fumbles in the tub, pulling out his dripping phone.
8-BALL
Fuckin' Moon Knight, do you really
have to do this? I'm sitting here
enjoying a nice bath, and YOU of
all people have my number.

EXT. MANHATTAN - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

Moon Knight taps the device.
MOON KNIGHT
I've sent you a photo. Look, I've
been off my game and I need someone
to tell me more about the Struct-
8-BALL O.S
THE STRUCTURE! UGH- AGAIN? REALLY?!

INT. 8-BALL'S BATHROOM - NIGHT

8-Ball pulls his phone out of the water again.
8-BALL
Listen bud, the Structure are bad
business. Literally. They bleed you
dry of blood AND money. Cause
they're vampires! Literal vampires!
MOON KNIGHT O.S
Huh. Where are they located?

EXT. MANHATTAN - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

Marc zooms in on the photo of the church.
 42.

8-BALL O.S
How am I supposed to know that?
Bud, I'm not a magic 8-Ball. I'm a
regular 8-Ball. Pool themed,
remember?
Marc hears a rustle behind him.
MOON KNIGHT
... We'll keep in touch.
8-BALL O.S
Wait wait wait what do you mean-
Marc suddenly thrusts a crescent dart out behind him. He
relaxes and sheaths it.
MOON KNIGHT
Greer?
Flicking her tail, Tigra steps out from the shadows. She's
looking older, but still just as beautiful.
TIGRA
Hey Casper. How goes the ol'
Midnight Mission?
MOON KNIGHT
Casper. Been a while since I heard
that. It's... good to see you.
Tigra steps over and the two exchange an awkward hug. She
spots a duffle bag with Marc's suit jacket.
TIGRA
Hot date tonight?
MOON KNIGHT
Mr. Knight. He's a work in
progress.
TIGRA
Sounds like the Marc I know.
Who's the girl?
Marc lifts up the device. He zooms in on footage of Reese
stepping into an unmarked van. It's being driven by snooty-
faced business-types.
MOON KNIGHT
Reese Williams. Nineteen. Caught in
a pyramid scheme. Pro bono work. I
needed to clear my head with a job.
You know how it is.
 43.

TIGRA
Hah. Of course you'd be looking
into pyramid shit.
MOON KNIGHT
... You don't know what a...?
TIGRA
Marc, I'm a ginger, not a blonde.
So. Who are the fucky fucks?
MOON KNIGHT
The Structure. Buncha toothy
bastards.
TIGRA
Bloodsuckers?
MOON KNIGHT
In more ways than one.
There's a long, awkward pause.
TIGRA MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Steve asked me to- I know.
Marc closes the device and pockets it. Tigra notices that his
hand is ringless. Beyond Marc's mask, he looks aimless.
TIGRA (CONT'D)
I'll... Be seeing you around,
alright? Bye, Casper.
Tigra leaps off onto another rooftop. Marc closes his eyes
and sighs. He hears a car peeling in the distance. The Moon
Knight then leaps off of the building.

INT. STRUCTURE VAN - NIGHT

A smirking businessman is sitting driving with their
similarly dressed partner. He rubs a finger against his
teeth, touching his razor-sharp fang. These men are VAMPIRES.
The driver bangs against the back wall of the van.
VAMPIRE 1
Hey, baby vampires in the back!
We're almost ready for drop off.
You kiddos ready to recruit?
VAMPIRE 2
It's a big moment for you guys. I'm
really excited for you, wow. The
Tutor is gonna be thrilled.
 44.

We see in the back of the van is Reese Williams. She is

sitting in silence. She holds a blood pouch out and takes a
sip. She cringes at the taste. Several men and women are
crammed around with her, looking distraught. The driver turns
a corner. It seems like he's heading to a concert hall. He
grins.
VAMPIRE 1
Once you get seated, start turning
as many humans as you can!
VAMPIRE 2
Don't worry about making a mess.
That's part of the fun.
VAMPIRE 1
Now, to upgrade to Omicron Level,
you'll need to turn about 5 humans.
So I'd proooobably start thinking
about a strategy. Start with the
students first, they're desperate.
Ain't that right, Reese?
Reese glares. She takes a hard sip of blood.
REESE WILLIAMS
Think of the money, Williams. The
money.
VAMPIRE 2
Oooh, he looks tasty!
The car suddenly grinds to a stop. Reese sees the vampires
exit the car. We hear sounds of a tussle. The back of the car
opens up, and a tied up body is thrown in.
VAMPIRE 1
Hey look, fast food!
VAMPIRE 2
Hehe. I get it.
The man lets out a moan. The car starts driving again. Reese
looks at the man. He's adorned in jet black tattoos.
SOLDIER
Ugh... The Structure, right?
REESE WILLIAMS
(sighs)
Yup.
SOLDIER
Great. So. How'd they get you.
 45.

She eyes a cut under his lip. She takes out a blood pouch and
nervously sips it, eying his tattoos.
REESE WILLIAMS
Fuckin' student loans. Nice ink.
One of the vampires licks their lips and reaches for Soldier.
VAMPIRE 2
Oy! We just paid this car off, no
messes till we get to the concert!
Reese hands her blood back to the baby vampire. He sips it.
SOLDIER
So... Vampires?
REESE WILLIAMS
Vampires. Name's Reese. Reese
Williams.
SOLDIER
Call me Soldier.
REESE WILLIAMS
Huh. Are you still serving?
SOLDIER
Always.
VAMPIRE 2
HEY! Keep it down! Vampires are
heartless, not heartfelt! Remember
the words of the Tutor. It's your
MOMENT if you can SEIZE IT. So
focus on your moment!
VAMPIRE 1
Hey, what's tha--?
CRAAASH. Moon Knight flies right through the windshield.
MOON KNIGHT
Nice night.
The van veers around on the street. The baby vampires scream
in the back. Reese holds on for dear life. The vampires begin
to claw at Marc, but he quickly presses a button, unlocking
the back of the van.
REESE WILLIAMS
JUMP!
 46.

The baby vampires jump out of the back. The van turn and
rolls across the street until finally crashing to a stop.
SOLDIER
Did... Did we hit someone?
CRASH. Moon Knight opens up a crushed door of the van. He's
covered in glass. Some of the baby vampires scream.
BABY VAMPIRE 1 BABY VAMPIRE 2
OH GOD! IT'S THE MOON KNIGHT! HE'S GONNA KILL US! HE'S
GONNA FUCKING KILL US!
Reese isn't so sure. Soldier suddenly grabs her arm, ushering
the baby vampires to go down a nearby sewer hole.
SOLDIER
Get down, NOW.
Reese is the last to climb into the hole. She spots several
vampires lurking out from the shadows. Moon Knight is
surrounded. She locks eyes with him.
REESE WILLIAMS
Thank you.
She shuts the lid. Marc lets out a pained cough.
MOON KNIGHT
You're welcome.
The driver vampire kicks away the broken van with ease. It
smacks into a bus shelter.
VAMPIRE 2
What the hell was that! This suit
is a RENTAL. Do you... Wait...
VAMPIRE 1
I-Isn't that the...
Marc's eyes narrow. He flings his cape aside. He's LOADED
with wooden stakes. The vampires let out jeering roars.
MOON KNIGHT
Consider this act of violence a
warning. The Structure? It's over.
Moon Knight is met with laughter. A hipster vampire butts in.
VAMPIRE 3
Are you fucking insane? We're
VAMPIRES. I hope you like drinking
blood, because you're about to-
 47.

THWIP. A stake goes right through the vampire's heart. He

dissolves into dust. The vampires spread their fangs.
VAMPIRE 1
HEY! What kind of a superhero are
you?! Come on boys! It's recruiting
time.
The song Bunch of Draclias (and They're All Playing Flute)
starts to play. The vampires are closing in on Marc. He pulls
two stakes from his holsters and hosts them up. He motions
for the vampires to come at him.
MOON KNIGHT
Night knight.
SRRKH. Moon Knight stabs a vampire in the eyes with a stake
and then rams it into their chest. He kicks the falling dust,
blinding a row of vampires before leaping forward and
throwing three stakes, hitting them all in one go. He battles
with the crowd, snapping limbs and tossing vampires around.
He STABS a stake through a vampire and then kicks the
crumbling body through another vampire's heart.
A car pulls down the street, swerving as the driver screams
in horror. Moon Knight grabs his grappling hook and fires it
at a building. The wire snaps to the car, helping it swerve
around the chaos before unhooking to let it drive away.
A vampire leaps onto him and digs its fangs into Moon
Knight's arm. He pulls back, DISLODGING the vampire's fangs
and then staking it with a hard stab. Moon Knight pulls the
fangs out of his arm, his white costume stained with blood.
He tosses them like shuriken's, stabbing two vampire's
through the throat.
Down below, the baby vampires as escaping through the sewer.
They flinch as a vampire is thrown against a grate and
staked, dust falling below. They see the blood dripping from
Moon Knight's arm. Reese and Soldier trade a look.
Moon Knight is kicked in the back. A vampire fights with
martial arts, deftly blocking Moon Knight's every blow. Soon,
vampires are holding him back. A vampire picks up a stake. He
gleefully holds it up to Moon Knight.
VAMPIRE 1
Night knight.
BANG. Soldier shoots the vampire right through the head. He
grabs the stake and then stabs the body.
 48.

Reese leaps down from a traffic light, using deft acrobatics

to kick away a cluster of vampires. She growls, her
fingernails growing along with her fangs.
REESE WILLIAMS
Fuck OFF Count Cuck-ula. I am NOT
having a great day.
Soldier holds the stake against his shoulder. Moon Knight
holds up his fists. He's nearly blood-red at this point.
VAMPIRE 4
TRAITORS! Do you not realize what
you have just done? What the
Structure will do to your families?
Hope you like dealing with the
lawyers of the DAMNED.
Reese and Soldier tense up, intimidated by the boast. Moon
Knight stomps right up to the vampire.
MOON KNIGHT
Here's a message for your precious
Structure.
He grabs the vampire by the throat.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
You goddamn bloodsucking nerds.
Consider tonight a warning.
Moon Knight lifts the vampire up. The other vampires back up.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
A warning... That the night is MY
territory. It's MY congregation.
It's MY mission. And if you aren't
going to give these people back
their fucking money...
Kicking a foot down, a stake flies up into his hand. He
raises it to the vampire.
VAMPIRE 4
N-No!
MOON KNIGHT
I'll show you what happens when you
ignore a warning from the goddamn
Moon Knight.
He lets the vampire go. They scatter into the night. Marc
holds his injured arm. He looks back at Reese and Soldier.
 49.

REESE WILLIAMS
Wow. Vampire killing aside, you
talk like a friggin' badass. Oh!
Reese-
MOON KNIGHT
Williams. I appreciate it. And,
er...
SOLDIER
Soldier.
MOON KNIGHT
Mmm. Thank you for your service.
Reese eyes Marc's bleeding shoulder. She licks over her
fanged teeth. Soldier steps between Marc and Reese.
SOLDIER
Keep your distance. I'll escort her
home.
REESE WILLIAMS
T-The cravings are intense.
Moon Knight looks down at his arm. He tears off his cloak and
wraps it around his wound, the blood now hidden.
MOON KNIGHT
Come on. Your mother is waiting.
We pan up to Badr Pharmaceuticals. We see a shadow in the
building. Watching from a window is Badr, looking troubled.
He clutches his Khonshu necklace.

INT. SHANNON WILLIAM'S HOUSE - FRONT HALL - NIGHT

Knock knock knock. Knock knock knock.
REESE WILLIAMS O.S
Uh... Mom?
SHANNON WILLIAMS
REESE!? Oh thank god, you're home!
Shannon rushes down a homely hallway holding a baked pie. She
unlocks the door. Standing at the door is Reese and
Soldier... and Moon Knight.
MOON KNIGHT
... Found her.
She drops drops the pie. SPLAT.
 50.

INT. SHANNON WILLIAM'S HOUSE - LIVING ROOM - NIGHT

Marc winces in pain. Shannon Williams is holding a pin as she
sews together the bite wound on his arm. Marc is shirtless,
but still in his mask. He's laying on a table. Reese leans
against a wall as she watches her mother work. Soldier is
handing Shannon supplies.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
Quit squirming.
MARC SPECTOR
Ugh. It's been a while since I've
fought with the living dead.
Usually doesn't hurt this much.
REESE WILLIAMS
Aren't you immortal or something?
MARC SPECTOR
The suits protection only takes me
so far. Thank you, Ms. Williams.
Marc gets off of the table. Shannon hands him a sweatshirt.
He puts it on. A golden Super Sonic the Hedgehog has a smug
face. Text reads: "Live to Piss."
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
... Live to...
REESE WILLIAMS
It's ironic.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
Her closet is full of these things.
Not a lot of options, I'm afraid.
(swooning sigh)
My, such a chest... Have you tried
wearing a suit? You'd look good
with a tie.
Marc is about to respond, before...
REESE WILLIAMS
Rriiiight. Well, anyway, thanks
slash you're welcome. See you on
the news or whatever.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
Reese! Watch your tone.
REESE WILLIAMS
Didn't he try and kill an innocent
woman, and like, level a building?
 51.

SHANNON WILLIAMS
Mr. Knight here saved your life!
Show some respect. Need I remind
you that you turned yourself into a
frickin' vampire to pay off-
REESE WILLIAMS
MOOOOM!
SOLDIER
Your mother is right. Moon Knight.
I pledge myself to your services.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
Okay maybe not that much respect.
Marc looks around him, taking a moment to think.
MOON KNIGHT
... It seems my Mission has grown.
Soldier grins and shakes Marc's hand. Marc turns to Reese.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
You have potential, Reese. Work
with me.
Reese steps away. She sighs, rubbing her arm.
REESE WILLIAMS
I'm... I'm really bad at saying
thank you. I also know that asking
for help isn't really your thing.
Look- I'm a vampire now. My social
life is over. So... If you really
want me, then, let's make these
parasites pay.
Reese glances at her mother. Shannon motions dollah dollah
bills.
REESE WILLIAMS (CONT'D)
But I want a desk job. Above
minimum wage. And buy me a new Piss
sweater, your pecs are ruining it!
SOLDIER
A desk job? Reese, we're fighting
vampires, not doing taxes.
MARC SPECTOR
Actually... I could make that work.
 52.

EXT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - DAY

Dr. Sterman walks up to the door of her office building.
Construction is being done on the outside of it. Just as she
is fumbling with the keys, her phone buzzes. She picks it up.
ANDREA STERMAN
Hello? Marc! Are you alright? Thank
you for calling. I-
She takes a step back. A crane lifts a crescent moon-shaped
logo onto the side of the building. Andrea's eyes narrow.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - DAY

A stern looking Andrea writes on a notepad. Mr. Knight is
sitting facing her, hands in a pyramid shape.
ANDREA STERMAN
So. You're calling it your
"Midnight Mission"? And you've
built it directly under my
office... Why?
The door to the office opens. Workers haul in Egyptian
artifacts, placing them around Mr. Knight. The room's
ambiance is totally transformed.
MR. KNIGHT
My office, actually. I've bought
Brightside Counselling.
ANDREA STERMAN
Mr. SPECTOR-
MR. KNIGHT
Knight. And if you do not wish to
help me, I will comply and leave
you be. But for now, my Mission
will be working to personally evict
a vampire Ponzi-scheme from this
city. And I'd respect that you tell
the Avengers exactly that.
ANDREA STERMAN
I see. So even if I do not wish to
help... I'm helping.
MR. KNIGHT
Exactly.
 53.

ANDREA STERMAN
Or, I could just call Captain
America and have you personally
evicted and sent right back to
Putnam Psychiatric.
Mr. Knight leans back in his chair. He lets out a sigh.
MR. KNIGHT
Khonshu or not, I swore an oath to
protect the travelers of the night.
But if you truly wish-
ANDREA STERMAN
But I won't. Tell me more about
your Mission, Mr. Knight.

INT. SPECTOR MANSION - DAY

Spector Manor is bare, except for Marc's record player. A
record is placed onto it.
MR. KNIGHT V.O
The Midnight Mission isn't
redemption. It's a promise.
The song Man Without Love starts to play over a montage.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - DAY

Reese opens a door, leading a kindly old woman inside.
REESE WILLIAMS
He's ready to see you.
Mr. Knight sits, surrounded by statues of Egyptian deities.
MR. KNIGHT
Welcome to the Midnight Mission. My
name is Mr. Knight. How can I help?
OLD WOMAN
They... The Vermin in my building,
they come out at night. They
whisper... I-It's too much. People
are frightened.
MR. KNIGHT
Mmm. Vermin indeed. Please don't
worry. We'll handle it.
 54.

INT. RATTY APARTMENT - NIGHT

Moon Knight adjusts his hood. Standing beside him is Soldier.
Soldier puts on a mask. He looks like a more militarized Mr.
Knight.
Soldier kicks down a door, revealing a hallway storming with
mutant rat creatures. The two work in perfect sequence,
knocking Vermin away and leaving the hallway blood-red.
Moon Knight throws a Vermin out of a window. A few civilians
poke their heads out of doors. Soldier and Moon Knight pin a
Vermin to the ground. It squirms away, scuttling out of the
broken window.
A civilian walks up to Moon Knight, too frightened to say
anything. The old woman pats a hand against his back.
OLD WOMAN
You're a good man, Mr. Knight.
The civilian nervously shakes Moon Knight's hand.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - DAY

We see several quick cuts of Reese opening up the door.
REESE WILLIAMS
He's ready to see you- He's ready
to see you- He's ready to see you.
Reese closes the door, stretching her back. She sits at her
desk and pulls out a Steam Deck. She grins, playing Balatro.

EXT. MANHATTAN - MET - NIGHT

An explosion rockets the MET. Out of it leaps a man clad in
black, the Midnight Man. He runs, holding a classical Monet.
A grappling hook fires out from the smoke, wrapping around
his neck. The painting falls, and Soldier catches it.
ANDREA STERMAN V.O
Tell me about the people you help.
MR. KNIGHT V.O
They come to me because they're
scared. Because they don't know who
else to turn to. Spider-Man doesn't
have an office. Heroes for Hire
cost money. The Mission? We get the
job done because we can. And people
like that. It's... a new feeling.
 55.

ANDREA STERMAN V.O

I see. Would you say your Mission
is a team of vigilantes?
MR. KNIGHT V.O
More of a church. I'm the high
priest.
ANDREA STERMAN V.O
Aren't you Jewish?
MR. KNIGHT V.O
My Father was a Rabbi. I was a
mercenary.
ANDREA STERMAN V.O
Meaning?
MR. KNIGHT
Dr. Sterman, I'm a walking
contradiction. Not that it matters
to my followers.
A police officer pats Moon Knight on the back while Midnight
Man is lead away in cuffs. A small crowd has gathered,
cheering on Marc and Soldier.
An officer hands Marc a diagram of a building project and an
SD card. He pockets both.

INT. SKYSCRAPER - NIGHT

Moon Knight and Soldier land on a half-built skyscraper,
perching over a girder. It's the building from the diagram.
They spot several vampires convening at the very bottom. Moon
Knight pulls out a stake.
ANDREA STERMAN V.O
And what about the Structure? Have
you made any progress?
The vampires scatter as Moon Knight lands, his cape a
crescent shadow. Soldier lands on top of a vampire, stabbing
one through the head to stake another through the heart.
MOON KNIGHT
Plenty.
Moon Knight grabs a vampire and tosses them into a crowd. He
throws two crescent darts, pinning them down. He then leaps
forward and stakes the vampire.
 56.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - DAY

We see rapid shots of Marc on several missions. Fighting with
armed guards, helping with a kidnapping, defeating a few
classic Moon Knight villains (like Stained Glass Scarlet),
and watching Reese play her Steam Deck.
Mr. Knight looks genuinely happy. We see the street has been
decorated in Moon symbols. People are greeting him as he
walks around in costume. Tigra watches, disguised in the
crowd. She phones Captain America, who nods with a smile.

INT. SKYSCRAPER - NIGHT

Moon Knight opens up up a briefcase. Inside, he finds a map
of a skyscraper marked HEADQUARTERS. He fist bumps Soldier.
We pan over to a rooftop the duo head towards the building. A
figure steps out from the shadows. The figure is in a black
mask. The eyes narrow as he looks at Moon Knight.
VOICE
That is not the Moon Knight.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT

The building has no signs, no color, and no lighting. Yet, as
we pan in, we see a grand hall befitting of Vlad Dracula.
Hundreds of vampires cheer as a man steps up to a podium.
VAMPIRES
GLORY TO THE TUTOR!
A hand taps a mic. Standing at the podium is a glasses-clad
vampire, looking and sounding like a boring accountant.
TUTOR VAMPIRES (CONT'D)
Uh, hey guys. Tutor here. WOOOO!! TUTOR, TUTOR, TUTOR!
TUTOR (CONT'D)
Ssh. Quiet coyote, people. Nice
work on the new tapestry's Mel.
Really, um... Yeah.
The room settles. He holds up a light pointer. A corporate
PowerPoint starts up beside him. He points at a graph.
TUTOR (CONT'D)
Sooo our numbers are down, and
that's not great. We might not make
the next quarter, and the um, boss
man isn't happy. See this? Dooown.
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VAMPIRE 5 VAMPIRE 4
It's all because of the He called us fucking nerds!
Midnight Mission!
Tutor taps the microphone. Feedback shuts everyone up.
TUTOR
Yeaaah, quiet, thank you. The Moon
Knight has made recruitment, erm,
tricky. It's been a tough quarter.
But, that's okay. Remember what I
always say. If you can't get the
sale to close, raise your voice-
CRASH. Moon Knight and Soldier burst through a window,
blowing glass over the crowd. They land right beside Tutor.
TUTOR (CONT'D)
... Speak of the devil.
Marc pulls out a stake. The room erupts into an uproar.
TUTOR (CONT'D)
Eeeh. I wouldn't. Just saying.
He steps up to the microphone and taps it. The room is
silent. Marc motions to Soldier. He attaches the SD card. A
huge image pops up, revealing... An eviction notice. The
crowd gasps. More slides show up. Bills, bills, bills...
MOON KNIGHT
Your Tutor has hemorrhaging your
money for the past 7 years. All
these bills, unpaid. The city has
sent 15 eviction notices in the
last 7 months.
TUTOR
Now wait just a minute...
The crowd begins to boo, throwing empty blood bags at Tutor.
The room becomes empty as vampires leave in disgust.
MOON KNIGHT
Get out of my city.
Marc tosses the stake, stabbing the ground between Tutor's
feet. He and Soldier grapple through the hole in the ceiling.
TUTOR
Aww, shoot.
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INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - MORNING

Moon Knight and Soldier enters the Mission. Marc lets out a
yawn as he hangs up his cloak and grabs his Mr. Knight suit.
MOON KNIGHT
Good work tonight.
SOLDIER
Likewise. If Tutor has any sense,
the Structure won't be showing its
face in Manhattan ever again.
MOON KNIGHT
Mm. Maybe they'll move to Detroit.
So... What're you up to today?
SOLDIER
Might go for a run. Check in on the
Structure. The usual.
He watches Soldier remove his suit, seeing his black tattoos.
MOON KNIGHT
Weird ink. I hope you got a refund.
Soldier sighs and slides on a white t-shirt. He starts to
walk by, but Marc stops him, putting a hand on his shoulder.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
The Mission is all the better with
you around. Fuck the past.
SOLDIER
Yeah. Yeah. Fuck the past.
Reese leans her head into the room.
REESE WILLIAMS
Ooh. You two talking about fucking?
MOON KNIGHT
Good morning, Reese.
REESE WILLIAMS
Nice swerve, boss. Your appointment
with Dr. Sterman is in 5 minutes.
MOON KNIGHT
Thank you Reese. See you tonight,
Soldier. Enjoy your run.
SOLDIER
Enjoy your therapy.
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INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - DAY

Inside of Sterman's office, Mr. Knight is boisterously
recounting the day. Sterman seems quieter than usual.
MR. KNIGHT
... And we left the bastard looking
like a total fool. Doubt the
Structure will ever set foot in
this city ever again.
(sighs)
So, to answer your question, it's
been good. I've been good.
Honestly... I've never felt better.
Dr. Sterman taps her pen to her clipboard.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Go on. Ask me. I'm an open book.
ANDREA STERMAN
Why the mask, Marc?
MR. KNIGHT
... Excuse me?
ANDREA STERMAN
The mask. I've barely seen you
without a mask.
MR. KNIGHT
Isn't your field "superhuman
menticide"? We wear masks. I
mean... Look at your patients.
He motions to her wall of patient photos. Most are in masks.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
There's a pandemic joke somewhere.
ANDREA STERMAN
Funny. And, you're not wrong. But,
be that as it may, each patient's
reason for wearing the mask is
different. So. Why the mask?
Marc looks at the window. The Moon is missing.
MR. KNIGHT
Hmm. Black Moon. Can't we talk
about something else. I could talk
about my mercenary days. Putnam,
Black Spectre, my father, Khonshu-
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ANDREA STERMAN
Marc, I'm well aware of the sources
of your trauma. It's just... Well,
5 months in and I hardly feel like
I've gotten to know you. You talk
about Khonshu, but never how he
makes you feel. It's all
smokescreens... You're guarded,
Marc. An open book with guidelines.
Maybe... I could talk to Steven?
MR. KNIGHT
Steven and Jake are gone. It's just
Marc.
ANDREA STERMAN
Mm... And how does that make you
feel, Marc?
MR. KNIGHT
Resentful, I guess.
ANDREA STERMAN
Mmmhmm. I see...
Mr. Knight glares at his reflection.
MR. KNIGHT
Please don't.
ANDREA STERMAN
I understand these feelings are
difficult. Usually for individuals
with DID, the alters step in during
challenging emotional-
Mr. Knight SLAMS his fist against the window. They both turn
to see the nurse awkwardly peeking into the office.
NURSE
Um... Your 11'o clock is here...
Sterman sighs. Mr. Knight passes by, and she stops him.
ANDREA STERMAN
Marc. We're making great progress.
Captain America is very pleased, as
am I. Just... Ask yourself. What
exactly, do you want me to do? To
keep you out of Putnam? Or, to make
you feel better.
Marc leaves the room, struck by the question. Dr. Sterman
goes back to writing.
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EXT. MANHATTAN - DAY

Soldier's running shoes squeak against pavement as he books
it down a sidewalk. He checks his phone, looking at the
calories he's burning. He's listening to a Dad-rock song.
While he passes by an alleyway, a pair of eyes open. A pitch
black figure leans out, looking at Soldier.
OLD WOMAN O.S
HEEELP!
Soldier stops running. He reaches into his pocket and slips
on his mask. He runs back into the alleyway.
SOLDIER
Who's there? I heard-
Soldier gasps, clutching his mouth. He staggers back. With
flies buzzing around the body, the old woman from before has
had her face slashed off of her body. Soldier's shoe squeaks.
He looks down, seeing the bloody, removed face.
SOLDIER (CONT'D)
H-How... SHOW YOURSELF!
A hand gently clutches his shoulder. Soldier tenses.
VOICE
Nice night.
Before he can react, a chloroform rag is pressed to his lips.
He collapses. We cut to black.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - AFTERNOON

Mr. Knight walks into the Mission. Reese is watching a
YouTube video on her computer.
MR. KNIGHT
Soldier back from his run?
REESE WILLIAMS
Don't know. How'd your-
Mr. Knight curtly walks into his office. Reese leans her
chair over. She steps into the room. Mr. Knight is at a desk
listening to a police radio scanner.
OFFICER V.O
... The criminal apprehended by the
Moon Knight known as Stained-Glass
Scarlet has been reported missing
from her cell. Sources are...
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MR. KNIGHT
What?
REESE WILLIAMS
I just wanted to ask how your
appointment went.
Mr. Knight doesn't respond. Reese turns the radio off.
MR. KNIGHT
Reese...
REESE WILLIAMS
Nuh uh. You don't get to whine and
mope about your mental health.
That's millennial business.
MR. KNIGHT
You're right. Sorry. Maybe the
Black Moon's throwing me off. Used
to be a big night for Khonshu.
The sound of Reese's video rings out.
REESE WILLIAMS
Wanna watch YouTube and smoke a
joint?
Mr. Knight's expression shifts. Not a bad idea.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - NIGHT

Now sitting beside Reese, Mr. Knight has his mask up just
enough to expose his mouth. He coughs out a cloud of vapor
and takes a hit of a joint. They are watching Chappell Roan's
music video for Hot to Go. Marc seems very confused.
MR. KNIGHT
I mean... It sure is music.
REESE WILLIAMS
You're hating on Chappell?!
MR. KNIGHT
Your words, not mine.
REESE WILLIAMS
You sound like the kind of grampa
who thinks Bob Dylan can sing.
MR. KNIGHT
Kind thing to say to your boss.
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REESE WILLIAMS
Well, what would you listen to, Mr.
Music?
MR. KNIGHT
Engelbert Humperdinck.
REESE WILLIAMS
Who the fuck...
MR. KNIGHT
Late 60s. Underrated crooner.
REESE WILLIAMS
We gotta get you listening to real
music, Mister.
MR. KNIGHT
Give me a vinyl, and I'll listen to
anything.
REESE WILLIAMS
Ugh. Vinyl too? Who ARE you right
now... Fine. I'll go through my
Dad's old stuff and you'll listen
to something genuinely good. Deal?
MR. KNIGHT
Deal.
REESE WILLIAMS
Great. Now pass it.
He passes the joint. Reese sees the scars on his chin.
REESE WILLIAMS (CONT'D)
So... How'd you get those scar-
Mr. Knight pulls his mask down. The smoke fizzes out from
inside as he breaths out the joint. They share a chuckle.
TIGRA O.S
Is that fucking CHAPPELL!?
Tigra steps into the Mission. She's dressed in a nice purple
shirt and jeans, looking casual despite being, well... A
tiger lady. Mr. Knight snatches the joint and crumples it,
letting the ashes go into a garbage can. He pauses the song.
REESE WILLIAMS
Hey! That was- The hell...?
MR. KNIGHT
Greer. Good to see you again-
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TIGRA
Smooooth. You've changed, man. I
mean, weed, co-workers, an office.
MR. KNIGHT
It's a Mission, actually-
REESE WILLIAMS
Um. A tiger lady's at the door.
Tigra pulls in for a tight hug.
TIGRA
Just came to give you the good
news! Steve's getting off your
back. You're a free Moon Knight!
MR. KNIGHT
Oof. Well, would have been nice to
hear it from him in person. Thank
you Greer. Reese, this is-
TIGRA
Hey! Greer Nelson. You know, Tigra!
Like a tiger lady without the
racist Chinese-mom stereotype...
I'm also white, but... You get it.
REESE WILLIAMS
Huh. Well, I like your vibe, white-
tiger-lady. Can't believe someone
like you knows Mr. Knight.
TIGRA
Casper, why are you making this
poor girl call you that?
MR. KNIGHT
Please don't-
REESE WILLIAMS
Casper?! Oh my god, he has a name?
TIGRA
Just his nickname. His real name
is- Oooh! Is this that suit I saw
the other day? Faaancy. Alright,
mask off! Let's see those peepers,
I haven't seen your face in ages!
Tigra reaches for his mask. He keeps it on.
MR. KNIGHT
This is my face. It stays on.
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TIGRA
Riiiight. Lemme guess. "Oooh, the
mask protects the people closest to
me." Oh Casper. Soooo noble.
REESE WILLIAMS
I mean, the dude spends all day in
therapy and all night beating up
vampires. Nobody's close to Casper.
TIGRA MR. KNIGHT
Oooh, I like you already. Oh my god.
TIGRA (CONT'D)
Fun fact, Sinatra here once asked
me out while singing Moon River.
REESE WILLIAMS
Holy fuck YES. Can I switch jobs? I
want to work for her.
MR. KNIGHT
I am surrounded by horrible women.
Marc's phone rings. The two women giggle as he picks it up.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
This is Mr. Knight.
VOICE V.O
Hello Marc. Cut out the bullshit
when you're talking to me. I know
who you really are. I'm a big fan.
Marc holds up a finger. Reese and Tigra stop laughing. He
puts the phone on speaker.
MR. KNIGHT
... Who are you?
VOICE V.O
Like I said. I'm a big fan. You'll
learn who I am in due time. For
now, I thought it'd be best to
start with a simple game.
We hear cutting sounds. Soldier screams in the background.
SOLDIER
NO. STOP! STOOOP!
MR. KNIGHT
S-Soldier?
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VOICE V.O
Hehe. Creative name, isn't it.
Fuck, there's a superhero running
around with any alias nowadays.
What, was Trooper taken? Piece of
FUCKING SHIT!! FUCKING. FAKE. SHIT!
Soldier screams even louder. Reese covers her mouth in
horror. Marc's eyes narrow. He can hear something... Like a
record player. The song Mister Moonlight is playing faintly.
MR. KNIGHT
My vinyl... Who. Are. You.
VOICE V.O
Like I said... I'm a big fan. You
have 30 minutes. Good luck.
Beep. Beep. Beep. We hear a bomb start to count down, and
then the phone call ends.
MR. KNIGHT
I know where he is.
TIGRA
I'm coming with you.
MR. KNIGHT
Reese. I need you to go to Dr.
Sterman. My fan is targeting my
inner circle. He... Knows who I am.
REESE WILLIAMS
B-But, what about me?
MR. KNIGHT
She's human. You're more. I've seen
you at your best. You can do this.
REESE WILLIAMS
Alright... You got it, Casper.
Mr. Knight pulls his Moon Knight cape off of a coat rack.
MR. KNIGHT
Let's move.

EXT. MANHATTAN - NIGHT

The heroes take off to the city. Marc grapples around to
reach the rooftops, with Tigra climbing with ease.
 67.

The Black Moon hangs above, like a piece of the night sky has
been erased. They jump and flip over buildings, heading to a
lone mansion in the distance. Spector Manor...

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - NIGHT

Reese timidly walks down the halls to Brightside Counselling.
Every room is dead empty. She walks up to the office door. A
light faintly shines within.
REESE WILLIAMS
Dr. Sterman?
As she passes an open closet, a shadow in it moves.

EXT. SPECTOR MANOR - NIGHT

Moon Knight and Tigra sneak past the creaky Manor gate. They
lean up against the massive front door. Marc peers inside.
His eyes open wide.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - NIGHT

Reese peeks into the Dr. Sterman's office. Inside, she is
sitting on her desk, meditating while wearing noise canceling
headphones. Sounds of waves crashing are playing.
Reese's hand touches the doorhandle... But a black-gloved
hand claps over her fingers. Reese tries to scream, but a
hand is already covering her mouth. Grabbing the hand, Reese
throws her assailant. The shadowy-figure flies down the hall,
crashing into a closet.
BANG. A grappling gun fires out, wrapping around Reese's leg.
REESE WILLIAMS
Aw, fu-
Reese is dragged down to the closet. The door slams shut. We
hear muffled screams. We gently pan back to Sterman. She
sighs, at peace.

INT. SPECTOR MANSION - NIGHT

CRAAASH. Moon Knight and Tigra go flying through the windows
into the Manor. They strike battle poses, waiting for an
oncoming assault. To their surprise, nothing happens.
TIGRA
Huh. Little anti-climactic.
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SOLDIER O.S
... Mr. Knight?
Soldier is tied to a chair. Blood is dripping from his face
and chest. Moon Knight looks over Soldier's near-naked body.
He's head to toe covered in those big black tattoos. Blood
drips down from scars that form a single word in each of the
black blotches. Lies. Moon Knight starts to untie him.
TIGRA
Lies...? What kind of tattoos...
Please tell me you got a refun-
MOON KNIGHT
GREER.
TIGRA
S-Sorry. Who hurt you? Are they
still here?
SOLDIER
I'm... Alone... The... The bomb...
MOON KNIGHT
Where is it?!
TIGRA
I don't see anything.
MOON KNIGHT
WHERE IS THE BOMB!?
Soldier points weakly to the record player. The ticking sound
is coming from it. Marc inspects the record. It's labeled:
"Gullible." He flips it. It says: "Ask my name?"
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
What's their name?
SOLDIER
H-He said... You aren't going to
like it.
(shaky breath)
Black Spectre.
Marc's eyes go wide. Tigra gasps.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - NIGHT

BOOM. Reese is tossed through the closet door, spewing wood
everywhere. Her clawed hands drag against the marble tiles as
she stands. The lights in the hall flicker as pieces of wood
stick from them. A shadow casts from the closet.
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A cloaked figure emerges. He's dressed in all black. A white

circle sits on his masked forehead. The figure is dressed
like an inverse of Moon Knight. He pulls out two wooden
stakes from beyond his cloak.
Reese takes a deep breath. She lunges towards the figure,
jumping off of walls to go for a direct hit.
The figure makes it look easy. He grabs her throat, slamming
her against a portrait, glass cracking around her. She
fruitlessly bites at him, managing to scratch his chest.
The figure lets go, and Reese staggers back. She sees the
blood and licks her lips.
REESE WILLIAMS
You... You don't want this. Cause
I'm fuckin' HANGRY.
She lunges at the figure, but he effortlessly dodges. He
throws two round darts, pinning her to Dr. Sterman's door.
REESE WILLIAMS (CONT'D)
DR. STERMAN, RUN! RUUUN!
The figure flips a wooden stake in his hand. He raises it for
Reese's chest-
TWIP. A crescent dart from Moon Knight flings at the figure's
hand, knocking the stake away and cutting away his fingers.
Reese wrestles free, opening the door and hiding behind it.
To both of their surprise, the figure's hand reforms itself.
MOON KNIGHT
... How...?
He eyes the figure's chest. The pendant of Khonshu!
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
YOU.
HUNTER'S MOON
Me.

EXT. MANHATTAN - NIGHT

Tigra leaps helps an injured Soldier escape from the Manor.
She looks to distance at the Midnight Mission.
TIGRA
Come on Soldier. Almost there...
 70.

There's a sudden explosion as Moon Knight is sent through the

building's ceiling, landing on the roof.
TIGRA (CONT'D)
Marc!

EXT. MANHATTAN - ROOFTOP - NIGHT

Moon Knight coughs as the figure lands beside him, placing a
yellow-booted foot on his chest.
MOON KNIGHT
So. Black Spectre, huh? Where's the
Centurion helmet...
HUNTER'S MOON
I know not of this Black Spectre. I
am Hunter's Moon. Fist of Khonshu.
Marc sweeps the leg, trading blows with Hunter's Moon. They
both toss darts which collide and clatter to the ground.
MOON KNIGHT
BADR! Khonshu's poisoned your mind.
I'm the Fist of Khonshu.
HUNTER'S MOON
You were, yes. But even a god has
two fists, Marc Spector.
Hunter's Moon gives Marc a strong uppercut, hitting his chest
with a one-two punch. Marc pulls out a truncheon, only to
have his weapon blocked with a black copy.
MOON KNIGHT
Killing an innocent? What business
do you have with Reese?!
Hunter's Moon slips on his spiked brass knuckle.
HUNTER'S MOON
My business is Khonshu's business.
The Black Moon rises, and the Duat
demands her soul.
He lunges forward, and Marc dodges the punches. He nails
Hunter's Moon in the face, but he doesn't budge. Hunter's
Moon smacks Marc with his forehead, and he staggers back.
HUNTER'S MOON (CONT'D)
Pitiful... He talks much of your
insolence. I am shocked to see it
as the truth.
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Hunter's Moon grabs Moon Knight's truncheon, tossing it away

before punching him right in the face. His mask oozes with
blood. Marc staggers back to the edge of the roof.
HUNTER'S MOON (CONT'D)
You're weak, Marc Spector. The
girl, the Soldier... They are a
blight on Khonshu's night.
Hunter's Moon kicks Moon Knight. He falls, holding the edge.
HUNTER'S MOON (CONT'D)
PATHETIC!
Hunter's Moon stomps on Marc's hand. He cries out in pain.
REESE WILLIAMS O.S
GRAAAH!
Reese bursts out of a rooftop stairwell and smacks Hunter's
Moon with a fire extinguisher. He grunts, turning with a
glare. Moon Knight moves his hand to grab Hunter's Moon's
leg, and then both fall down below.
Marc lands in a heap. Hunter's Moon lands safely. Coughing up
blood, Marc staggers up, lifting his fists. There's a long
beat of silence, then...
HUNTER'S MOON
... What is wrong with you?
MOON KNIGHT
Pfft. What isn't.
HUNTER'S MOON
No. The way you move. The way you
fight. Your moves, you fight like a
wild dog. Where is the honor? The
beauty! The blessing of Khonshu!
MOON KNIGHT
Beauty? You think there's... Beauty
in what we do?
HUNTER'S MOON
I do not understand.
(to Khonshu)
What did you ever see in him?
Marc reaches down, grabbing his fallen truncheon. He points
it at Hunter's Moon, pressing the bottom. It fires out,
smacking him right in the face. Hunter's Moon collapses,
clutching his mask. Marc stomps over, gripping the fabric and
tearing it away, revealing Badr's bruised face.
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MOON KNIGHT
Blessing?! All Khonshu ever gave me
was my miserable life back!!
HUNTER'S MOON
You're... Unworthy!
Moon Knight grabs Hunter's Moon, pushing him against a wall.
He lets out a sigh.
MOON KNIGHT
... Let me speak to him.
We shift to Badr's perspective. Khonshu nods. They speak one
after the other, slightly out of sync.
KHONSHU HUNTER'S MOON
Hello, my son. Hello, my son.
MOON KNIGHT
So, this is your plan, huh? On
tonight of all nights... Give some
zealot schmuck your powers just to
get back at me? I mean, Black
Spectre? That's just low, even for
you.
KHONSHU HUNTER'S MOON
Oh Marc. Did our time Oh Marc. Did our time
together mean nothing? Carson together mean nothing? Carson
truly was a lost soul... My, truly was a lost soul... My,
your head is so quiet. It your head is so quiet. It
seems you have cleansed out seems you have cleansed out
the parasites. the parasites.
MOON KNIGHT
Leave. Me. Alone.
KHONSHU HUNTER'S MOON
As the Black Moon rises, you As the Black Moon rises, you
will come to me again, my will come to me again, my
son... And just so we're son... And just so we're
clear... Whoever this new clear... Whoever this new
Spectre is. They have nothing Spectre is. They have nothing
to do with Badr. Honest. to do with Badr. Honest.
Marc slowly lets go of Badr. He takes a step back. Tigra
leaps down to join him. To her surprise, Marc is talking
Reese and Soldier enter the alley. Badr stands up.
KHONSHU (CONT'D) HUNTER'S MOON (CONT'D)
It was good to speak to you It was good to speak to you
again, my son. again, my son.
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Badr snatches the mask from Marc's hand and puts it back on.
HUNTER'S MOON (CONT'D)
Faith or no faith, we share a
Father. You will remember your
sacred duty soon... Brother.
He exits the alleyway, leaping off into the night.
TIGRA
So... If that wasn't the Black
Spectre, then...
Moon Knight looks up. He gasps in horror.
MOON KNIGHT REESE WILLIAMS
Oh no. OH NO.

EXT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - NIGHT

We see the open window of Dr. Sterman's empty office room. A
curtain blows as we see Moon Knight burst inside. He falls to
his knees. Reese enters and gasps.
REESE WILLIAMS
N-No...
Dr. Sterman's chair is empty. Tigra mournfully leads Reese
away. Soldier kneels down beside Marc. He lowers his head.
SOLDIER
I... I failed you. If you wish to
relinquish me of my service as
punishment, you may do so.
MOON KNIGHT
... SPECTRE!
Roaring in rage, Moon Knight grabs Dr. Sterman's chair and
throws it against a wall, causing her rows of photos to fall
to the floor. Panting heavily, he starts to hear something. A
chuckle.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Hehehe... Now there's the goddamn
Moon Knight we know and love.
Marc and Soldier turn, looking up at a sleek black camera
filming the room. They walk up to the lens.
MOON KNIGHT
Where is she.
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BLACK SPECTRE V.O

Nowhere special. Just trapped in my
secret supervillain lair, being
tortured by my millions of pity
hires off of Hench. Hehe. You'd
think Hench Premium would be worth
it, but, nah. Desperation bleeds
complacency.
Soldier looks at Moon Knight's fist as he tightens it. He
places a hand on Marc's shoulder.
SOLDIER
What do you intend to do with Dr.
Sterman?
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Oh look. The Soldier. How do you
like my addition to your coverup
job? Yeah, You're working with a
Nazi, Mr. Knight. Kid served
alright. Served for Hydra.
Soldier's mouth opens, staring at the camera. He notices
something hanging off it. Moon Knight pulls it off. It's a
photo of Soldier, his tattoos all Hydra iconography.
SOLDIER
... I was lost. They took me in,
gave me a home. But, I left that
filth behind. The Mission is how I
repent. You... You have to believe
me. Please!
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Mm. Real touching and all, but the
optics of Moon Knight running
around with an ex-skinhead... Even
saying it out loud. Yuck, hehe.
Wonder what Cap's going to think.
Moon Knight crumples the photo. He glares up at the camera.
MOON KNIGHT
WHERE IS ANDREA STERMAN! ANSWER ME!
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Hehehe... That's it. The rage.
You'll be back before you know it.
The voice cuts out. From Marc's shaking POV, he sees his
reflection multiply. Steven and Jake are back.
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SOLDIER
I... Mr. Knight?
Marc begins to grunt, twitching in place. Steven is shaking
his head. Marc stands up, gripping his head.
STEVEN GRANT
That's enough, mate! You're taking
it to far-
MARC SPECTOR
NO. NOT NOW.
Marc stumbles over to the open window. Soldier, not sure what
to do, reaches for Marc.
SOLDIER
Mr. Knight-
Marc growls, his expression shifting as Jake takes hold.
JAKE LOCKLEY
EH. Leave 'im alone, fascist.
Marc roars, taking back control and pushing Soldier away. He
stands for a beat, eyes dilating. His alters want control.
SOLDIER
... Mr-
MOON KNIGHT
Go. Leave. We're finished. The
Mission. All of it.
Walking to the open window, he spreads his cape. He leaps
into the night, rocketing away with his grappling hook.
Soldier stares at the night sky. He clutches one of his
"liar" scars. The Black Moon hangs high...

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT

Two vampires on twin ladders take down the final of the
ornate tapestries. Tutor shakes his head sadly.
TUTOR
Maaan. That Moon Knight guy is a
real turd.
Holding up a phone, he takes a picture. He's already made a
virtual auction page for the artwork.
TUTOR (CONT'D)
Should pay off the student loans...
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SWIIISH. The tapestry falls. Two stakes are lodged in the

wall, and dust wafts around. Tutor looks up from his phone.
TUTOR (CONT'D)
Oh darn.
Tutor can't even get a scream out before he's brought to dust
by Hunter's Moon. He kneels down and takes the Tutor's fallen
glasses. Khonshu appears in the reflection.
KHONSHU
See? That wasn't so hard, was it? I
tell you, Marc is just getting
lazy.
HUNTER'S MOON
The Duat's judgement should be
swift. A truly despicable man.
KHONSHU
Fuhuhu... How nostalgic. You are
much like your brother, my son.
HUNTER'S MOON
I am nothing like Marc Spector.
KHONSHU
And yet you so easily question my
judgement.... Ready yourself, Badr.
We hear movement. A legion of vampires has formed behind
Hunter's Moon.
VAMPIRE 5
He's DEAD?!
VAMPIRE 4
Now how are we supposed to get our
money back!
Badr yanks a stake out of the wall. He readies himself for
battle. Just as the vampires are ready to strike... A finger
taps the microphone. We hear feedback.
BLACK SPECTRE
Nice suit. You're the other guy,
right? H&M?
The vampires and Badr are confused. The podium is cloaked in
shadows. A figure steps out from around the podium, coming
into the light. His mask is like a black skull, and he's in a
trench coat. This is the new Black Spectre.
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BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)

Hey. Black Spectre. Figured you'd
be here. Been keeping tabs on ya; I
love the grift! Biblically accurate
Moon Knight. You love to see it.
Badr growls and hucks the stake directly at Spectre. Out from
his coat, a floating drone nabs the stake out of the air. The
vampires cower as the room becomes full of these drones.
Stakes pop out of the drones. Now, every bloodsucker has a
stake aimed right at them.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
Yeaaah, I wouldn't.
HUNTER'S MOON
What do you want.
BLACK SPECTRE
There's a schmuck running around
calling himself the Moon Knight.
Ever heard of him?
KHONSHU
... Kill him.
Hunter's Moon reaches for a dart. Black Spectre takes
something out from his coat. A black crow totem. The same one
Bushman once had. Khonshu lets out a sound of intrigue.
BLACK SPECTRE
Like my new toy?
HUNTER'S MOON
Is that an...?
KHONSHU
Ushabti... My Ushabti. Hmm. Let him
speak.
Badr motions for him to continue. Spectre walks through the
crowd of vampires, who step aside. Khonshu eyes the Ushabti.
BLACK SPECTRE
Look. We want the same thing. This
Moon Knight? He's the worst Moon
Knight. Let's work together. Set
him on a new path. A path befitting
of a Fist of Khonshu. All it takes
is a little... Collaboration.
C'mon. The Black Moon isn't getting
any younger. What do you say?
Badr seems hesitant. Spectre's mask looks like its grinning.
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KHONSHU
A bold proposal... I like this one.
Hunter's Moon and Black Spectre firmly shake hands. Vampires
stand around, awkwardly waiting for something to happen.
VAMPIRE 4 VAMPIRE 5
... So, can we... Go...?
A stake shoots out, stabbing one of the vampires through the
heart. The vampires quickly scramble to attention.
VAMPIRES
GLORY TO THE BLACK SPECTRE! WOOO!
SPECTRE, SPECTRE!
BLACK SPECTRE
Aha, yes. That's better!

EXT. RUINS OF G21 - NIGHT

Tigra lands on a roof. She spots Marc sitting on a building's
edge, overlooking the destroyed G21. A large crane is picking
up rubble. It's marked with a Damage Control Logo.
His mask is off. She walks quietly, like she's stalking prey.
He's flicking his and Layla's ring container open and closed.
He finally grunts and tosses it to the street.
Her phone starts to vibrate. It's vibrating to the tune of
Eye of the Tiger. Marc quickly puts his mask back on. She
mutes her phone.
TIGRA
Oop. Hiyah Casper. Silent mode
isn't really silent. I should sue.
MOON KNIGHT
... On what grounds?
TIGRA
Ruining a stakeout. I've been
trailing you for an hour. Who the
hell is this guy?
MOON KNIGHT
Hard to say. No voice modulation,
but he doesn't sound familiar.
Clearly knows me well. Black
Spectre is a fuckin' deep cut.
She sits down beside Marc. They look out at the destruction.
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MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)

Remember Graviton?
TIGRA
That guy was so lame. Canadian too.
Double lame.
MOON KNIGHT
Wow. What's that thing you used to
say? Bold strategy, Colton? I
forget.
TIGRA
Cotton! You haven't seen
Dodgeball?! God, Marc. You need to
watch more movies.
MOON KNIGHT
I need to do a lot of things Greer.
They laugh, then mood goes silent. Tigra looks at the cracked
ring box on the ground and the faded spot on his finger.
TIGRA
Heard from Layla?
He shakes his head.
MOON KNIGHT
Probably for the best... I messed
up, Greer. Steve's gonna throw me
back in Psych-Ward. I just know it.
TIGRA
Messed up? For what, getting your
therapist kidnapped? We'll get her
back. Black Spectre clearly wants
her alive. Soldier's still going
strong. So what if he got a few
scars- scars fade.. Look, it's all
just some big game for this guy.
You just have to play to win.
MOON KNIGHT
Soldier used to be with Hydra. He
was a skinhead. A nazi.
He hands Tigra the crumpled up photo. Tigra's eyes widen as
she looks over his Hydra tattoos.
TIGRA
... Huh. Explains his taste in ink.
Guess he wanted to cover up his
past. Literally.
(MORE)
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TIGRA (CONT'D)
(beat)
Marc. Let me help you.
MOON KNIGHT
No. I need to do this alone, Greer.
People are in danger because I care
about them. I... I can't have you
in danger too.
Marc clenches his fists.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
I've made a lot of bad choices,
Greer. I've made a lot of mistakes.
Done bad things to people. Some who
might not have even deserved it. I
carved a man's FACE off for God's
sake.
TIGRA
Marc...
MOON KNIGHT
Layla is gone. My friends, if I
ever had any, gone. Hell, I
betrayed the Avengers on the orders
of an insane Moon God. If he'd
pushed me harder, I might have...
He reaches for his mask, tugging it.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
You mentioned the mask. You want to
know the real reason I keep it on?
For the first time in ages, we see Marc's maskless face. It's
bruised, cut up and patched together with make-shift
stitches. He looks like a patchwork man.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
It's so I don't have to look myself
in the face. It's so I don't have
to see them. Cause when I do, I
just... Feel I'll never be better.
Tigra leans against Marc. She gives him a gentle hug.
TIGRA
Damn, Marc. That's a lot.
MOON KNIGHT
Yeah... It felt good to say it.
Tigra rests her chin on his head.
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TIGRA
D'aww, Casper... Poor babyyy.
MOON KNIGHT
When I get Andrea back, I'm going
to tell her everything. I... I need
her Greer. She was right. I was
holding back. Hiding my fear.
They look out at the stars. The Black Moon looms over them.
TIGRA
Reese is still pretty freaked out.
I think she might need a friend
tonight. I'll stick around.
MOON KNIGHT
Thanks. It wasn't her fault.
Marc lets out a sigh. He stands up, pulling away from Tigra.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
I should go.
TIGRA
Marc...
MOON KNIGHT
I'm doing this alone. Just... Don't
tell Steve yet, okay? I need to fix
this mess.
Tigra growls. She stomps away and stands on the edge.
TIGRA
You know, Marc, it's so fucking
hard being your friend... Goodbye.
She leaps off of the building, tears bubbling in her eyes.
Marc sighs and puts his mask back on. He grapples away,
gliding off into the night.
Elsewhere, Tigra wipes the tears out of her eyes. She looks
down at her phone and makes a call.
TIGRA (CONT'D)
Hey. Yeah, I just left... Look, I
don't feel great about this. Yeah,
yeah, I get it. He's dangerous.
But, he's also my... Well, sort of
my friend, and... I know. I know.
He's still looking for Dr. Sterman.
I'll... Keep following him. He's
off his game, he won't notice.
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We hear a voice on the other end. It's not Steve Rogers.

BLACK PANTHER O.S
I'm sorry Greer. I know this is
difficult for you.

INT. AVENGERS HQ - NIGHT

Black Panther turns, sitting at a computer desk in his full
costume. His screen shows Soldier's history, the Midnight
Mission's takedown of the Structure... All of the good and
bad of these past few months. He sighs.
BLACK PANTHER
He has 3 hours. If he cannot locate
Dr. Sterman, then Marc Spector will
be deemed unfit for duty and we
will be forced to intervene.
(beat)
Keep me posted. May Bast guide you.

EXT. BAR WITH NO NAME - NIGHT

Moon Knight walks up to a barren wall in a crummy
neighborhood. A rusty door sits in the middle of the wall.
Sirens wail in the background. He knocks on it twice. It
opens, a large bouncer appearing.
BOUNCER
Yes?
BAM. A punch right to the throat. The bouncer collapses. Moon
Knight glides right in.

INT. BAR NO NAME - NIGHT

Inside is a bar of costumed criminals laughing and trading
barbs while getting absolutely hammered. Absorbing Man,
Blindside, Clown and even Tiger Shark are dousing their
livers with the good stuff while others play games on various
tables. Unicorn and Impala roll dice, while the Red Ghost
shows off his apes to an unimpressed Ramrod.
CRACK. A perfect pool shot rings out. Of course, the cue is
being handled by the one and only Pool-themed villain...
8-BALL
SKKKKRT. Sliced right in half,
Kingsmen style. Head to toe. Looked
like a goddamn Salvador Dali on
acid. So, what did I do?
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He mimics two noodles with his arms and flings the cue up
like a slingshot. A group of villains are listening in awe.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
BAM. Bye bye Cobweb.
Stiletto (dressed as the name implies) claps him on the back.
STILETTO
You're on the up and up, pal. Few
more stories like that, and you'll
be in with the big leagues!
8-BALL
Damn skippy! You seen my entourage?
I mean- I'm getting knock offs!
LOVE YOU GUYS!
A group of ball-themed villains raise their mugs for 8-Ball.
Orb (An eye for a head), Oddball (Juggling balls), and the
bowling-themed Gutterball.
GUTTERBALL
YOU THE FUCKIN' MAN, 8-BALL!
8-BALL
Right back atcha, Gutterball!
His phone vibrates.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Oop. Must be a request on Hench.
Forgot to, uh. Delete it. Heh.
(under breath)
God, this guy's needy...
He steps away to look at his phone just as the bar goes
silent. Someone bumps into him. It's Moon Knight.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Hey, watch- AAAAUGH!
MOON KNIGHT
Hey. Jeff.
8-Ball scoots aside, letting him pass. He shuffles into the
crowd watching Moon Knight. Moon Knight pulls aside a chair
and sits down. All eyes are on him. He removes his cloak,
pulls out a tie and shifts into his Mr. Knight outfit.
MR. KNIGHT
Yes. I've always known about this
place. See, until now, I've never
wanted anything from any of you.
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It's so quiet you can hear a pin drop. Radioactive Man steps
out of the bathroom and spots Mr. Knight. He quietly steps
back inside. The bathroom glows green.
The bartender rubs a rag against a mug. He spits onto the
floor. The villains tense up.
BARTENDER
Yeah? And what exactly do you want,
Mr. Knight? We're not giving out
awards here for monologues.
MR. KNIGHT
Mm. Let's first establish some
parameters. I'm not Spider-Man. I'm
not the Punisher. I'm the Moon
Knight. And you all know that means
one thing. Vengeance.
He shoots a glare at Gutterball. The poor villain looks ready
to piss himself. The bartender tenses. Even he's freaked out.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Listen up. I beat the Avengers. I
made Captain America bleed. Imagine
what I could do to any one of you.
(beat)
Now, with that out of the way... I
am going to say a name. Black.
Spectre. Ring any bells? Huh?
He surveys the crowd. It's a whole lot of scared faces, not a
lot of answers. He lets out a curt sigh and stands up.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Thank you for your time-
GUTTERBALL
W-Wait!
Gutterball walks up to Mr. Knight. He holds up his phone,
opening up the Hench app.
GUTTERBALL (CONT'D)
This posting has been up all week.
Something about, er... You.
Mr. Knight leans in, inspecting the posting.
MR. KNIGHT
Fight the Knight. Huh. Black
Spectre wasn't lying. I gotta
download this app...
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STILETTO
Nice job outing us Gutterball!
(under breath)
Ugh. It's Dad all over again.
MR. KNIGHT
Hmm. I'm guessing none of you were
stupid enough to take the job.
Thanks for the help, Gutterball.
Mr. Knight adjusts his jacket and grabs his cloak, donning
it. He spots movement. 8-Ball is fleeing the bar.
MOON KNIGHT
Goddammit it Jeff.

EXT. MANHATTAN - NIGHT

8-Ball rushes over a crosswalk and nearly being hit by a car.
He's holding a phone to his mask.
8-BALL
WATCH IT! Come on, come on, pick
up! Pick up!
He turns to an alleyway, listening to a dial tone. His phone
buzzes. He looks at it. LOOK UP.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Aw, fuc-
A grappling hook fires out, wrapping around his leg and
sending him flying up into the air. Moon Knight catches his
leg. He dangles over the alley.
MOON KNIGHT
WHERE IS THE BLACK SPECTRE!!
8-BALL
AAAAUGH! I'LL TALK, I'LL TALK. JUST
PUT ME DOWN.
Moon Knight glares. He drops 8-Ball in a heap. He scrambles
up, tugging off the grappling hook.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Guy's even more of a nutter than
you. Had me fly over to his private
island, offered me a chance to take
you out. I turned him down. I'm a
persistent guy, but, we've got our
history and it just felt... Wrong.
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MOON KNIGHT
Huh. I'm flattered.
He grips 8-Ball by the collar.
8-BALL
AAUGH! I swear on my mother's
grave! I'll take you there- I have
a ride! Just... Chillax, alright?
Moon Knight relaxes, letting 8-Ball go.
MOON KNIGHT
... My condolences for your mother.
8-BALL
Eh. She's not dead. The Hagees clan
just plan ahead. Gonna bury here
right near Dunfermline- Big castle.
You'd love it.
8-Ball extends a hand out for Marc to shake. He tenses.
MOON KNIGHT
... No. I go alone.
8-BALL
What happened to your Mission?
Moon Knight doesn't respond.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
W-Well, good luck chartering a boat
at this hour. Come on. 8-Ball and
Moon Knight! Just like old times.
MOON KNIGHT
Just like one time.
8-BALL
Fine, fine. I get it. I'm an up-
and-coming supervillain, you're
getting over nearly killing the
Avengers. Bad optics. Here.
He texts Marc the address. It pings on his phone.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Now you know where to go. I'm sure
You can ask someone else for help.
I mean, guy like you'd be drowning
in friends.
Marc rubs his forehead. Tigra might be right.
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MOON KNIGHT
Ugh...
Moon Knight sighs. He shakes 8-Ball's hand.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Fine. Where's your ride?
8-Ball holds up a generic car key. We hear a beep beep.

INT. THE BALL RACK - NIGHT

Moon Knight is crammed into a spot on 8-Ball's Ball Rack, a
floating ship that resembles... a Pool Ball rack. 8-Ball
cheerfully commands from the front.
8-BALL
WOOO! Can't believe I got this
thing running again. Remember ol'
Bug-Eyes? The freak crushed this
baby to a pulp.
MOON KNIGHT
I hate everything about this.
8-BALL
Maan. Can't you just be proud of
me?
Moon Knight's knee nudges a cup holder. It presses out tight
against him. He shoves it in, and it keeps popping out.
MOON KNIGHT
No.

EXT. BLACK SPECTRE'S ISLAND - NIGHT

The Ball Rack glides over the Hudson River. They reach a
desolate island that seems to be a forgotten graveyard.
8-Ball hops out of the cockpit. Moon Knight stomps past and
hucks the cupholder at 8-Ball.
8-BALL
Hey! Fuck man, now I gotta rent the
3D-Printer from the Library again.
MOON KNIGHT
You'll live.
Moon Knight pulls out a dart and cuts down a dead tree in
their path. 8-Ball follows behind him.
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8-BALL
So. The fucker nabbed your
therapist, huh?
MOON KNIGHT
Mhm. Please stop talking.
8-Ball stops. He pulls out his pool stick. A stone smacks
Marc right in the back.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
HEY.
8-BALL
I flew you halfway across Manhattan
and you've been bitching since
minute one. Now, I know we've got
history, but, buddy, I'm starting
to see why your Mission bailed.
Marc closes his eyes, letting out a sigh.
MOON KNIGHT
It's been a rough night. I really
do appreciate your help, Jeff.
He holds out a hand for Jeff. 8-Ball retracts his stick and
shakes it. They pass further through the graveyard,
eventually reaching a desolate looking house. It looks like
it's owned by the gravekeeper. It seems to be made of wood.
8-BALL
Looks abandoned...
MOON KNIGHT
As lairs typically do.
He pulls out a scanner device. It hums, flashing a light at
the house.
SCANNER
No signs of life detected.
8-BALL
Where the hell'd you get that?
MOON KNIGHT
Found it in the trash of Tony
Stark's bathroom.
8-BALL
Huh. You know, I do have an
engineering degree. If you want, I
could make you a better scanner.
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MOON KNIGHT
What happened to up-and-coming
supervillain? You sound like you're
looking for a job.
8-BALL
I mean, would it be so crazy? I'm a
qualified engineer. I made a fuckin
flying ball sack. Rack. Rack!
They pause, Marc realizing 8-Ball is joking. They share a
chuckle. Marc notices something weird on the ground. He takes
out a dart and starts to dig.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Anyway... Just an offer.
MOON KNIGHT
(pauses)
If so, then what the hell are you
doing robbing Pharmacies with a
pool ball on your head?
8-Ball sighs. He leans against his pool stick.
8-BALL
I dunno, bud... It's been a while
since I've cared about a gig. To be
honest, I'm back to just scraping
by. I guess... Sometimes it's just
easier to be the guy everyone
thinks you are, you know?
To 8-Ball's surprise, Marc places a hand on his shoulder.
MOON KNIGHT
I- I do know, actually.
Just then, the pole springs upright. It's part of a towering
floodlight. Floodlights spring up around the whole graveyard.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
How adorable. Male bonding is just
such a beautiful thing. Hehehe...
Especially bonding with a traitor.
I ASKED FOR HIM TO BE ALONE!
Moon Knight reaches for a dart as hundreds of floating drones
point their weapons at him. He looks back at 8-Ball. He takes
a reluctant step back.
MOON KNIGHT
God... Dammit Jeff. You said the
job was-
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8-BALL
NOT EVERY GIG IS THE SAME, alright!
And, I-I thought we could find her
together before he... W-We were
bonding, and I just... You have to
believe me!
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Wooow. You Z-Listers are so fucking
lame. Do you even listen to
yourself talk? You sound like a
Hallmark card.
The drones cock their guns. 8-Ball reluctantly takes off
running. He takes one look before heading into the graveyard.
MOON KNIGHT
Black Spectre... Well? Take the
shot. Kill me.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Nah. You, dead? Too boring. You'd
get right back up. I know your
schtick. Big fan, remember?
MOON KNIGHT
Where. Is. She?
The drones part. The door to the house opens up.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Yup. There's my Knight... Hehe.
(pause)
Come. Let's chat.

INT. BLACK SPECTRE'S LAIR - NIGHT

Moon Knight shoves open a door. He's breathing heavy. He
glances around the pitch black hallway ahead. Just as he
takes a step forward, a florescent light begins to hum.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Welcome to the real you.
One by one, the lights turn on. Marc's eyes open wide. Every
wall is a mess of photos and newspaper clippings. He leans to
the first one. It's him in his early years, trading blows
with the Werewolf by Night.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O (CONT'D)
That one was classic. Furry bastard
didn't know what hit em. Wonder
what he's up to these days.
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Moon Knight walks with increasing speed, glancing at a photo

of him with the West Coast Avengers. Beside it is a clipping
of Moon Knight clutching the original Black Spectre.
MOON KNIGHT
Carson... What the hell is this,
Spectre? Who are you?!
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
Mhm, figured you wouldn't remember
me. Here's a hint. Check the bag.
Marc cringes, spotting crime-scene photos of the aftermath of
Bushman. He touches a plastic bag hanging from a pin. Marc
nearly retches. Bushman's rotting face is kept in it.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O (CONT'D)
There it is. You know, that Black
Moon... Man, you changed my life.
A screen turns on at the end of the hall. Black Spectre steps
onto it. He grabs his skull mask and removes it. He looks...
Like a generic, everyday mook. Yet, his right eye is covered
with a horrid scar.
BLACK SPECTRE
Final jeopardy. Let's hear it.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O MOON KNIGHT
"You." Hehehe... You.
Marc briefly flashes back to that night. He throws the two
crescent darts behind him. One of the mooks is stabbed in the
eye, and the other escapes.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O (CONT'D)
I saw everything. Nicholas Cage
would shed a tear. You carved that
ol' Bushfuck up like a 10th grade
pumpkin. Glorious.
While he lays on the floor, his remaining eye watches as Moon
Knight slices off Bushman's face. His mouth gasps. He's in
awe. His gaze turns to the Ushabti. We cut back to Marc. He
slams a fist against one of the collages. It collapses.
MOON KNIGHT
You're insane.
BLACK SPECTRE
YES. YES I AM! That's the thing,
that's the beautiful piece-de-
resistance! SO. ARE. YOU!
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All of the lights turn on. Moon Knight takes a horrified step
backwards. It's all there. His greatest kills. His brutal
bone-breaks. His history of mental episodes.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
Don't you see it? You're a goddamn
lunatic, and somehow, you get away
with being a superhero.
The photos and articles surround the entire hall, trapping
Marc in his past.
MOON KNIGHT
O-Oh god. W-What do you want?
BLACK SPECTRE
Call it nostalgia... But those
days. Your "wild-dog" days. That's
my Moon Knight.
(growls)
She's twisted you Marc. You're
lying. YOU'RE A LIAR.
(normal)
And on the Black Moon too... Tsk
tsk. Khonshu must be pissed.
MOON KNIGHT
WHERE IS SH-
Marc realizes what's at the end of the hall. He steps into a
room that's one-to-one with the room he defaced Bushman in.
Right down to the Egyptian artifacts.
He gasps. Instead of Layla sitting in the chair, it's Andrea!
A gag is in her mouth, and her arms and legs have been tied
to the chair.
Marc takes out the gag. She takes in a deep breath.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Where is he.
ANDREA STERMAN
You... Have to... Get out... He...
Wants me... To watch...
MOON KNIGHT
ANDREA. WHERE IS HE?! WHERE IS
BLACK SPECTRE?!
A door at the other end of the room opens.
BLACK SPECTRE
Boo.
 93.

Sitting on an iron throne is the Black Spectre. Hanging on

the walls like a hunter's prized catch are the bloody faces
of dozens of classic Moon Knight villains. Stained-Glass
Scarlet, Arthur Harrow, Bora, Morpheus, Deadzone... Moon
Knight lets out a primal ROAR.
ANDREA STERMAN
MARC, NO!!
He pulls out a dart and LUNGES at the Spectre. He tackles him
out of the chair and onto the ground.
BLACK SPECTRE
DO IT! MAIM ME. RIP ME TO PIECES.
TEAR ME FROM LIMB TO LIMB! SHOW
THAT BITCH YOUR LIES!! SHOW ME MY
GODDAMN MOON KNIGHT!
Marc grabs for the Spectre's mask, holding the dart up high.
Then... He starts to grumble, turning his neck and tensing.
In both eyes of the Spectre's mask, he sees his disapproving
alters. Steven and Jake are trying to take control.
STEVEN GRANT
Put him down, mate. MARC!
MOON KNIGHT
No... NOT NOW.
JAKE LOCKLEY
OY! Look at yourself! MARC!! YOUR
WILD DOG DAYS ARE OVER! LET HIM GO!
MARC SPECTOR
GO AWAY! GO AWAY!! I DON'T NEED
YOU! I NEVER NEEDED YOU! YOU MAKE
ME SICK! YOU MAKE ME WEAK!
JAKE AND STEVEN MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
MARC! MAAARC! MAAAAAARC! SHUT UP SHUT UP SHUT UP!!
The Black Spectre's cackle grows louder and louder UNTIL-
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
GRAAAAAAAH!
Moon Knight rips off Black Spectre's mask. He holds the dart
up to CUT OFF THE FACE OF... Badr?!
MOON KNIGHT
W... What?
Badr is breathing heavy. He's beyond bruised. There's a rag
in his mouth. Marc shakes as he removes it.
 94.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT

Black Spectre is standing in the grand hallway of the
Structure headquarters. He lowers his head, watching a video
feed of Marc on the island.
BLACK SPECTRE
Aww, come on. You were so close!
So... Close. Grrr.... GRAAAAH!!!
On the screen, Hunter's Moon reaches for Marc.
HUNTER'S MOON
Thank you... Brother.
Black Spectre throws a podium into a row of vampires watching
in stunned silence.
BLACK SPECTRE
No... NO NO NO! IT'S WRONG IT'S
WRONG IT'S WRONG IT'S WRONG!

INT. BLACK SPECTRE'S LAIR - NIGHT

There's a loud fizzle of static as Black Spectre cuts out.
Moon Knight falls to his knees. He clutches his mask and
tears it off. He's a mess of tears.
ANDREA STERMAN
Marc? I'm here, Marc. You saved me.
We can go home.
Dr. Sterman places a hand on his shoulder and rubs it. He
holds her hand. He takes a shaking breath.
MOON KNIGHT
I-I'm sick. I need... Help. If
you're still willing to talk...
Dr. Sterman flashes one of her rare smiles. They both reach
down to help Badr to his feet.
ANDREA STERMAN
Try me.

INT. BLACK SPECTRE'S LAIR - SUNRISE

They run as fast as they can, Badr limping as he goes.
HUNTER'S MOON
The Spectre is cunning, I... I was
blinded by his deceptions, Brother.
 95.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - SUNRISE

Vampires are tearing out carpets and emptying a spectacular
penthouse at the top of the Structure's building. Black
Spectre nods with approval. He steps into the empty middle of
the room and begins to carve a symbol into the marble
flooring. The vampires wince. He takes a step back. He's
formed the Eye of Horus.
BLACK SPECTRE
Niiice. Got that Cairo-Core
aesthetic now. Good work, Counts.
You know, I'm glad I killed your
boss. It really worked out for all
of us, no? Just a few more hours,
and he'll be back. Khonshu will
bring back my Moon Knight. HEY. Did
I tell you to stop working? We need
to be ready for-
VAMPIRE 6
We don't even know what we're doi-
Black Spectre presses a button on his sleeve. A drone lowers
and fires a stake through the vampire.

INT. BLACK SPECTRE'S LAIR - SUNRISE

They can see the crest of sunlight at the end of the hall.
HUNTER'S MOON
He offered me a chance... To set
you on another path. A path worthy
of Khonshu... He wanted you to kill
me. He wanted her to watch. Marc.
The Black Moon. He... He knows
about the Black Moon.
MOON KNIGHT
Right, let's just skip over the
whole "set me back up with Khonshu"
thing. What were you expecting him
to do, work out a blind date?
HUNTER'S MOON
Brother... Listen. The Black Moon-
MOON KNIGHT
Black Moon, Black Moon. Moon Moon
Moon Moon. I GET IT. I mean- It's
just the second New Moon in a
month. Look- the sun's up. Damn
thing's already over. Right?
 96.

Badr looks at Marc with a pained expression.

MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Right??

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - SUNRISE

Black Spectre lets out a huff. He adjusts his coat.
BLACK SPECTRE
... Ready for the Black Moon.
A timid vampire raises a hand. A drone flies close to her.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
Yes?
They swiftly lower their hand.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
Hey you raised your hand. Don't
back out now! Come on, commit!
She points out the window. We see a faint blotch in the sky
where the Black Moon is.
VAMPIRE 7
Er. Isn't that the Black Moon? I
mean-
BLACK SPECTRE
Good question!
SHRRK. A stake flies, killing the vampire.
He stomps over to the Eye of Horus on the ground and takes
out the ushabti. He places it on the pupil.
A figure steps out behind Spectre. It's Khonshu, who
chuckles.

EXT. BLACK SPECTRE'S ISLAND - SUNRISE

Marc, Andrea and Badr are walking through the graveyard now.
HUNTER'S MOON
The Black Moon is when Khonshu's
connection to Earth is at its
strongest. It's... Also bullshit.
MOON KNIGHT
... What do you mean? Woah woah-
 97.

Badr coughs up blood. Marc and Andrea help him lean against a
tree. They look out at the river, seeing the sunrise.
HUNTER'S MOON
You said it yourself. It's just a
second New Moon. A rare event
coopted by modern mythmaking.
A real Black Moon must be summoned.
And with an Ushabti statue blessed
by the Ennead... A sacrifice can
bring forth true Black Moon and
usher Khonshu out of the Othervoid.
MOON KNIGHT
Bastard must have swiped the
ushabti out of Bushman's apartment.
But Khonshu- He wouldn't, would he?
HUNTER'S MOON
Khonshu has betrayed us, Brother.
He has... Abandoned me. I am sorry
for attacking your friend. Father
can get so... Loud.
MOON KNIGHT
Yeah... Let's move.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - SUNRISE

KHONSHU
Mmm. No son of mine could never
have thought to summon the true
might of a Black Moon. You know,
I've been dropping hints for
centuries, and this is the first
time ANYONE has attempted to do it.
I feel like shedding a tear.
The ushabti starts to bounce in place. The smile on Black
Spectre's mask is glistening. He throws his arms up.
BLACK SPECTRE
KHONSHU! I OFFER YOU A TRIBUTE TO
GUIDE YOU INTO THE MORTAL REALM!!
Khonshu places a spectral hand on Spectre shoulder.
KHONSHU
Good. Yes, my son. Offer me a soul
to bring- Wait. What are you doing?
He is looking at Spectre's arm. He's tapping a bunch of
images of drones.
 98.

EXT. BLACK SPECTRE'S ISLAND - SUNRISE

Moon Knight scrolls through contacts in his phone. He
grimaces as he sees Steve Roger's name. His phone runs out of
power. He growls and pockets it. He looks out at the river.
MOON KNIGHT
Guess you two are swimming.
ANDREA STERMAN
You two?
HUNTER'S MOON
Brother-
MOON KNIGHT
Brother. Brother? You tried to kill
me. I tried to kill you. Doesn't
sound much like family, does it?
ANDREA STERMAN
Boys, boys. Look.
Andrea points out a ratty looking boat that has washed up on
shore. She pulls a mossy oar. Hunter's Moon helps her push it
out of the sand. They both notice Marc walking back to the
building.
HUNTER'S MOON
You're going back?!
MOON KNIGHT
If Black Spectre wanted you both
dead, you'd be dead. I'm going to
tear the place apart. We're missing
something. Badr. If you're truly my
Brother, you'll get her home safe.
I need to do this alone-
Marc twitches, growling as his alters begin to surface.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Nah, not this time bud. Did you see
what almost happened back there?
MOON KNIGHT
NO-
STEVEN GRANT
OI! You can't keep pushing us away,
mate. Let us help!
Hunter's Moon watches as Marc has a chat with himself.
 99.

HUNTER'S MOON
From one doctor to another... What
am I looking at?
Andrea goes to walk forward, but she freezes as she hears
buzzing. Her eyes open wide.
ANDREA STERMAN
MARC-
BOOM. The roof of the building explodes, and the drones are
pouring out of the hole. They have weapons cocked and loaded
with lasers pointing at the three of them.
Moon Knight lets out a roar. He takes out crescent darts,
taking out drones and leaping around them.
Gunfire rains out towards Andrea. Hunter's Moon covers her
with his cloak. We hear a single loud gunshot. A body slumps.
HUNTER'S MOON
BROTHER!!
Hunter's Moon reaches into his cloak and unleashes a flurry
of crescent darts. They stab each of the drones which fall to
the ground in explosions.
Marc is down. He's clutching a bullet wound in the chest.
Andrea screams and falls to Marc's side, shaking him rapidly.
Marc flexes, jittering with spasms, his alters taking hold.
STEVEN GRANT
What is... I DON'T LIKE THIS-
JAKE LOCKLEY
AAUGH FUCKIN' HELL-
MARC SPECTOR
I-I can't- I... Breath...
From Marc's POV, we see Hunter's Moon and Andrea trying to
wake him up. She holds him, shaking his body. A massive
explosion of dark energy billows in the distance. The sky
begins to turn jet black. The true Black Moon rises.
Another swarm of drones flies out of the building. Hunter's
Moon reaches for a dart, but he's out.
As Marc's eyes are about to close... He sees THE BALL RACK
FLYING ABOVE THEM, RUSHING THROUGH THE DRONES AND CRUSHING
THEM TO BITS. His vision fades. The last thing he sees his 8-
Ball jumping out of his vehicle.
 100.

BLACKNESS - ETERNITY
Marc is floating in darkness. We see his body floating limp.
The Moon Knight costume peels away. Marc's face is free from
any scars or blemishes.
His feet land on... Something. His eyes flutter open. Slowly,
the darkness bleeds away into...

EXT. THE IN-BETWEEN - PURGATORY

A line of people. Marc is 3rd in line, waiting for what looks
like a bar. A neon sign reads THE IN-BETWEEN. Marc blinks. It
looks like he's standing in downtown Manhattan.
The person in front of him is jittering. Marc looks them
over. He looks like a malnourished junkie.
INBETWEENER
Next.
The line moves. It stretches seemingly forever.
INBETWEENER (CONT'D)
Next.
The person behind him, an old man with frazzled white hair,
gives Marc a gentle nudge.
CRAWLEY
Hey, kiddo. Line's a movin'.
MARC SPECTOR
O-Oh. Right.
Standing in the shadows of the bar door, a clipboard is being
held by a man cast in darkness. He moves a pen down the
clipboard's paper. The junkie skitters in place.
INBETWEENER
You're not on the list.
JUNKIE
You didn't even ask for my name!
The man steps forward. He's made of muscles, but clad in a
perfectly black and white suit. His face is black and white
to match. This is the Inbetweener.
INBETWEENER
Don't need it. Next time, Jack.
Inbetweener snaps his fingers. Jack the Junkie disappears.
 101.

MARC SPECTOR
The hell-
CRAWLEY
Nope. The other one. Lucky fuck.
Lemme tell you kiddo, don't get
old. Age ain't somethin' you can
come back from. Back to the land of
living, if ya catch my drift.
MARC SPECTOR
W-Wait. I'm...
Marc looks up. Instead of the night sky, it's a pitch black
void. Lights shoot down from above, joining the line as human
bodies. Marc is in the In-Between: Purgatory.
Inbetweener holds his clipboard back up. He raises an
eyebrow.
INBETWEENER
Oh. Spector. Welcome to the In-
Between. Shouldn't you be in the
Duat? Field of Reeds?
MARC SPECTOR
I-I... Urr... I guess not.
INBETWEENER
Whatever. Come on in. They're
waiting for you.

INT. THE IN-BETWEEN - BAR - PURGATORY

Marc enters the door. It's quite literally a door to a bar.
Souls are hopped up on alcohol, hooting and hollering at
strippers that are dancing on a stage. One of them sticks out
her tongue and then REMOVES HER FACE. She pushes her face to
the other stripper, and they kiss tongues. The crowd roars.
Marc is drawn to the loudest voice in the crowd. It's JAKE.
He raises a glass, thumping a hand against a bar stool.
JAKE LOCKLEY
YEAAH BABY, FUCKING ACE! Oh. Hey
Marc... I saved you a seat.
Marc sits down. He flinches, seeing the Inbetweener managing
the taps. He looks back at the entrance. Inbetweener is ALSO
there. The abstract god pushes a beer mug to Marc.
The strippers wave at the audience as they step off stage.
Curtains pull away, revealing a beautiful snow-white leg.
 102.

The crowd hollers. Out steps... Death. Lady Death, that is. A
microphone raises up from the stage. She takes it. A gentle
cover of Bob Dylan's Death is Not the End begins to play. She
croons along.
JAKE LOCKLEY (CONT'D)
Ooh. Nice voice. Ol' Bobby D still
has her beat, though.
MARC SPECTOR
Agreed.
He raises his mug to Marc. Marc smiles. They clink glasses.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
To death?
JAKE LOCKLEY
To Death.
They both take a swing. In the audience, Crawley stands at
the front edge the stage.
CRAWLEY
Take me, baby! I'm ready for the
good stuff!
Death steps to the edge of the stage and touches Crawley's
forehead. Darkness envelops him, and he disappears. Marc lets
out a deep breath. Jake slaps him on the back.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Hey, at least we're not stuck on a
boat being judged by a giant
crocodile lady. That Khonshu crap
was so fuckin' weird. We drink, we
party, we die. Sounds good to me.
Marc's attention turns to an open door. He sees a flickering
light beyond it.
MARC SPECTOR
Where's Steven?
JAKE LOCKLEY
Eh. He's in the back. Might want to
give him a minute. He's, uh...
(deep breath)
He's not like me, Marc. He's the
puppy. I'm the wild one.
MARC SPECTOR
I just... Black Spectre. Jake, he
was a nobody.
(MORE)
 103.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
Just some schmuck of a psychopath
that wanted us to go back to the
old days. I just don't get it. He's
insane.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Yeah. Guy's a freakin nutjob.
(takes a drink)
Worst thing you can be, right?
Marc is taken aback by this.
MARC SPECTOR
For what it's worth Jake, I'm sorr-
JAKE LOCKLEY
Naah. Save the good shit for ol'
Stevie, alright?
Marc pats a hand on Jake's shoulder. He heads towards the
door. Jake looks back at him, and lets out a sigh.

INT. THE IN-BETWEEN - CINEMA - PURGATORY

Steven sits in what looks like a grand movie theatre. It's
not particularly busy in there. He's watching a black and
white film of Lady Death playing chess with the Inbetweener.
Marc sits down beside him. Steven doesn't acknowledge him.
MARC SPECTOR
Of course you'd be here.
STEVEN GRANT
Shush. I'm watching.
MARC SPECTOR
Look, I- Steven. You were my first.
Friend, I mean. And, I-
STEVEN GRANT
Zip it. Bloody hell, mate! You shut
me and Jake up for half a year. Six
Months, Marc. Six months of
nothing. All so you could feel
better about yourself. Yeah, "first
friend". I've seen how you treat
your friends... What an honor.
(coldly)
We're dead, Marc. We're dead
because of you. So if you don't
mind mate, I'd like to do something
for myself for a change and enjoy
the tosh on screen. Thank you.
 104.

Steven crosses his arms. Marc takes a moment to think. He

leans in to speak, but another idea cross his mind. He gets
up and passes by the usher, once again the Inbetweener. Marc
whispers to the god. He nods, and then points at the project.
Marc exits the theatre.
The movie switches off, and we hear a reel being changed. A
new film starts up. A wolf howls. Lunar Men are standing
around a base, holding guns before a legion of Space
Werewolves.
ANNOUNCER
WEREWOLVES ON THE MOON, PRESENTED
IN COLOR!
Steven gasps. It's the movie he told Marc about as a child.
STEVEN GRANT
Oh Marc... You sentimental wanker.
Steven turns excitedly, but Marc has already opened the exit.
STEVEN GRANT (CONT'D)
MARC!

INT. THE IN-BETWEEN - MARC'S ROOM - PURGATORY

Marc is now walking down a pitch black corridor. Flashes of
energy roll down the walls. A low droning sound rings out. It
grows louder and louder as he draws near.He looks back at the
theatre. It's gone. He's alone.
There's a door at the end. MARC SPECTOR is written on it. He
opens it. Color washes around him as a room takes form. Marc
gasps. Once again, he's back in Bushman's apartment. Bushman
sits on the floor bleeding. He looks up at Marc with a toothy
grin.
BUSHMAN
Well? What're you waiting for,
Marc? Do it.
Marc is now dressed as Moon Knight. He's holding a crescent
dart. Marc's brow furrows. Flashes of Bushman murdering him,
Murdering Layla's father, Bushman laughing, the original
Black Spectre.... He grabs Bushman by the neck and lifts him.
Marc's scream turns into a grunt. His face contorts as he
feels his alters taking hold.
MOON KNIGHT
STOP! I NEED TO DO IT! HE DESERVES
TO DIE! HE DESERVES TO BLEEED!
 105.

Bushman begins to cackle as Marc's head spasms in. He raises

up the crescent dart... And a hand stops it. It's Steven.
STEVEN GRANT
Not now, mate. Not now.
Marc gasps. Bushman is no longer there. He's alone in the
apartment with Steven. Marc collapses onto the floor.
Steven holds him with a hug while Marc weeps. Jake enters the
room. He kneels down to join the hug.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Eeh. Was hoping you wouldn't find
this place.
MARC SPECTOR
Why... Why didn't you stop me? On
that day... You're supposed to
protect me, both of you. Y-You
didn't...
STEVEN GRANT
No. We didn't. And, mate, we live
with that shit every. Single. Day.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Stevie's right. We were angry too.
He had Layla. He made us... Us. We
failed you. And...
STEVEN GRANT
We're sorry. Marc, we're sorry.
Marc dries his tears. He smiles at both of them.
MARC SPECTOR
We're really are fucking insane,
aren't we?
JAKE LOCKLEY
You're damn right we are!
STEVEN GRANT
But, Marc. When we work together?
Fuck feeling better, mate... We are
better.
Marc stands up. Together, they look like three brothers.
MARC SPECTOR
So... Think there's a tab?
They grin at each other.
 106.

INT. THE IN-BETWEEN - BAR - PURGATORY

The three alters clink glasses, guzzling down beer. We see a
short montage of them enjoying they're pre-death. Hooting at
strippers, mingling with strange souls, and finally...
Karaoke. Singing, what else, Man Without Love.
STEVEN GRANT
I remember when, we walked
together...
JAKE LOCKLEY
Sharing a love I thought would last
forever...
MARC SPECTOR
Moonlight to show the way, so we
can follow...
STEVEN GRANT
Waiting inside her eyes was my
tomorrow...
JAKE LOCKLEY
Then something changed her mind,
her kisses told me...
MARC SPECTOR
I had no loving arms...
STEVEN, JAKE, MARC
To hold me!
MARC, STEVEN, JAKE
Every day I wake up, then I start
to break up, knowing that it's
cloudy above! Every day I start
out, then I cry my heart out,
lonely is a maaaan without love!
Every day I wake up, then I start
to break up, knowing that it's
cloudy above! Every day I start
out, then I cry my heart out,
lonely is a maaaan without love!
The Inbetweener bouncer steps up to the bartender. He hands
himself a letter. It's adorned with an Eye of Horus wax seal.
Opening it, we see the text is in hieroglyphics. The
Inbetweener seems genuinely surprised. The Inbetweener
snatches the mic away from the three of them. He motions for
the front door. It opens.
STEVEN GRANT
What's this all about mate-
 107.

INBETWEENER
Message from up top. You're free to
go. Good luck.
He flings a finger, and the three men go flying for the door.
It flashes with bright white. The three men's faces merge
together as the light becomes so overwhelming that-
MARC, STEVEN, JAKE
GAAAAAAH!

INT. BADR PHARMACEUTICAL - BLACK MOON

MARC SPECTOR
GAAAAAAH!!
Marc's head BANGS on the roof of something. He groans,
feeling his body. He's again, wrapped up like a mummy.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
What the hell- HEY. HEY!
BANG BANG BANG! The lid of the coffin bounces in place. Marc
smacks it aside and bursts out. He roars, tearing at his
mummy rags. He flexes, switching over to Jake.
JAKE LOCKLEY
I gotcha, Marc. Fuck. What Brendan
Fraser bullshit is this?
The room is pitch black. He hears movement, and rips off more
of the rags. He grunts, clutching his chest. He looks at the
coffin. To his surprise, it's an Egyptian Sarcophagus.
A door opens. Jake grabs something off of a desk and hucks it
like a crescent dart. A hand catches what he threw- a
syringe. Badr enters, looking like a well-dressed doctor.
BADR
You're up! Thank Sekmet...
JAKE LOCKLEY
The fuck are you? Some kinda...
Pharmacy Warlock? Doctor Strange
has you beat, buddy.
BADR
I... Hmm. Again, your voice...
JAKE LOCKLEY
Ah. One sec-
Jake switches back to Marc. Marc groans, clutching his chest.
 108.

MARC SPECTOR
Sorry about that. Just had a real
self-love breakthrough. I... Think.
Can't remember much. There was a
bar, and, err....
(coughs)
What the hell happened, Badr?
Marc stumbles back, and Badr pushes a gurney to catch him.
BADR
You died.
MARC SPECTOR
I died? I'm a Fist of Khonshu. I
don't die.
BADR
You were a Fist of Khonshu. You
renounced your faith. And along
with it... Your protection.
Marc's gasps. He tears off the wrappings. His bullet wound is
no longer bleeding, but the scar is deep. Badr holds up a
little cup. He shakes it. The bullet is inside.
MARC SPECTOR
Huh. Well, I guess that puts that
argument to bed. Moon Knight really
is powerless.
There's a knock at the door. Reese enters the room. She gasps
as she sees Marc.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
Reese-
Reese pulls Marc in for a tight hug.
MARC SPECTOR (CONT'D)
Ow ow ow.
Reese moves away and gives Marc a playful swat on the head.
REESE WILLIAMS
Just like you to die before my
payday. YOU JERK!
(happy sigh)
Welcome back, Mr. Knight. Nice
face. Very... You.
MARC SPECTOR
Good to see you too Reese. And,
it's Marc.
 109.

REESE WILLIAMS
I'm sorry. This... This happened
because of me. Because I was weak.
So... er, Marc. Here. This is my
apology. It's to, um, help with the
pain, you know?
She holds up a bag of weed gummies. Marc and Badr share a
look. Badr shrugs and looks away. Marc takes a handful.
MARC SPECTOR
You're getting a raise.
The door opens again and Dr. Sterman walks into the room.
Marc hides the bag, but the gummies fall to the floor.
ANDREA STERMAN
As your therapist, I'm gonna
pretend I didn't just see that...
I'm glad you're okay.
MARC SPECTOR
Yeah. All thanks to Badr here.
(reaches for him)
Brother.
Badr smiles, but shakes his head. Andrea snickers.
BADR
Actually... You can come out now.
Jeff.
A timid 8-Ball walks into the room. Marc briefly flashes to
seeing 8-Ball on the island before he blacked out.
ANDREA STERMAN
8-Ball flew right through those
drones and got us off the island.
If it wasn't for him, Marc...
MARC SPECTOR
Jeff. You're a goddamn superhero.
... But why did you come back?
He hums and haws, struggling to find the words. Finally, he
removes his helmet. He looks just as dorky as ever, but his
compassion is clear.
8-BALL
I guess... I just didn't want to be
that kind of a guy anymore.
Marc grins. He looks out around his friends. His loved ones.
He abruptly flexes, switching into Steven.
 110.

STEVEN GRANT
Look at you all! The infamous
Midnight Mission. Oi, name's Steven
Grant, Stevie to my mates.
He starts shaking all of their hands. Everyone is bewildered.
REESE WILLIAMS
Um. Mr. Knight?
JAKE LOCKLEY
Who you callin' Mr. Knight? Listen
up toots, name's Jake Lockley. Been
lookin' after Marc-y Marc for 26
years on the dot, thank you.
(winks at Andrea)
How you doin'?
8-BALL
I'm scare-roused. That was serious
voice-work, bud. Ever thought about
getting into animation? Buddy of
mine worked on Shrek the Third. He
could hook you up. It'd be great!
Marc shifts back. There's a beat. He takes in a deep breath.
MARC SPECTOR
That was Steven and Jake. I have
Dissociative Identity Disorder.
I've been avoiding them, but...
They're my friends. And I need
them. They make me better.
Andrea smiles warmly. She gives Marc's hand a gentle squeeze
as he shifts back to himself.
ANDREA STERMAN
Now that is some great progress.
Marc smiles back. His attention shifts to outside of the
pharmacy. He slowly walks to the front of the store.

EXT. BADR PHARMACEUTICAL - BLACK MOON

Marc steps out, dressed only in rags. Reese runs up and gives
him his Mr. Knight suit and mask. He looks up at the sky.
It's pitch black. A glowing ring surrounds the Black Moon.
MARC SPECTOR
We're too late.
 111.

HUNTER'S MOON
Not exactly.
Badr, already dressed in his costume, walks up to Marc.
HUNTER'S MOON (CONT'D)
Your death may have risen the Black
Moon, but Khonshu's journey from
the Othervoid is long. Black
Spectre can still be stopped.
MR. KNIGHT
But, the Black Moon... I was
sacrificed. Shouldn't Khonshu have
my soul?
HUNTER'S MOON
Khonshu doesn't want your soul,
Brother. He wants your servitude.
And, if my suspicions are correct,
the Black Spectre also wants you
serving under our Father.
MR. KNIGHT
He wants his Knight back, Moon God
and all... What a fuckin' lunatic.
Marc stares at the Black Moon. People on the street are
rushing about, not knowing how to react to the event. Shannon
Williams spots Marc.
SHANNON WILLIAMS
Mr. Knight! What is going on? Are
we safe?? Oh! Hiii Reese.
REESE WILLIAMS
Shut UP Mom!
Civilians start to walk up to Mr. Knight. Included are a few
emergency responders, some cops, and a team of Firefighters.
CIVILIAN CIVILIAN 2
What happened to you...? DID JUST I SEE A VAMPIRE?!
A crowd grows around them. Behind them a large crescent moon
symbol has been painted on a wall. Badr touches his shoulder.
HUNTER'S MOON
I cannot repeat the healing ritual.
Your body is weak. Brother... You
cannot attempt this mission alone.
 112.

MR. KNIGHT
You're wrong, brother. The Mission
is never alone. 8-Ball! Does your
ride have enough space for five?
ANDREA STERMAN
Ooh, I'm not going. Being kidnapped
was enough action for me.
8-BALL
I guess I could make space- If I
throw out the weights my Mom got me
for Ramadan. Why?
MR. KNIGHT
We're down a Soldier.
The team all (sans 8-Ball) all share a grin.

INT. SOLDIER'S APARTMENT - BLACK MOON

We hear keys being jingled as a door opens up. Soldier enters
a dingy apartment with sparse decorations. He's holding a bag
of alcohol. We can see bandages are wrapped around his arms,
hiding his LIAR scars. Heavy bags are under his eyes.
SOLDIER
Agh!
He drops the bag. A beer can rolls to Moon Knight's booted
foot. He stands up, staring silently at Soldier.
Soldier can barely muster a response. He hangs his head low.
Moon Knight looks around the apartment. Soldier looks so
small. So alone. He reaches for his mask and pulls it off.
Soldier's eyes widen as he sees Marc's scarred face.
Marc holds up Soldier's mask. He hands it out for Soldier.
MARC SPECTOR
Fuck the past.
Soldier grins. He dons the mask.
SOLDIER
Fuck the past.
BEEP BEEP. Marc puts his mask back on and walks to the door.
He opens it. Soldier's eyes widen.
 113.

INT. BALL-RACK - BLACK MOON

8-Ball is commanding the Ball-Rack with the Mission on board.
Hunter's Moon is very cramped. A radio is playing HOT TO GO.
8-BALL
You're kidding, I robbed you? Fuck,
I really know how to pick 'em.
Soldier's knee nudges out a cup holder. He leans back in his
chair. He's dressed in his faux Mr. Knight suit.
SOLDIER
I love everything about this.
Reese has her head poking out of a window, hollering.
REESE WILLIAMS
YOU CAN TAKE ME HOT TO GO!!!
The song fades out as Hunter's Moon points to the distance.
HUNTER'S MOON
We are reaching the Structure's
former headquarters.
REESE WILLIAMS
I wonder where he's-
The penthouse is glowing with dark energy. Reese sighs.
REESE WILLIAMS (CONT'D)
Well, at least it's not a big beam
to the sky. So tropey.
A MASSIVE black beam of energy shoots out to the sky. It
flies directly towards the Black Moon. Reese sighs.
REESE WILLIAMS (CONT'D)
The worst part is, it looks cool.
HUNTER'S MOON
Father's presence on our domain is
imminent. 8-Ball! Go straight for
the penthouse!
8-BALL
Sounds like a-
SOLDIER
LOOK OUT!
 114.

A vampire leaps from a rooftop onto the Ball-Rack. The

Mission scream as the ship careens around the block, nearly
flying into a church.
8-Ball presses a button and an explosion of chalk blows the
vampire off of the ship. The bloodsucker screams as it flies
into a cross, disappearing in a cloud of ash.
8-BALL
Huh. Jesus saves.
Moon Knight squints. Rooftops surrounding the Structure's
hideout are flanked by waiting vampires.
MOON KNIGHT
An endless night... We're going to
have to start from the bottom.
8-BALL
Buddy, you make it sound so easy.
You try flying a hovercraft!
REESE WILLIAMS
Isn't this like, your hovercraft?
8-BALL
I'm not a registered pilot! I just
have an-
MIDNIGHT MISSION
Engineering degree.
8-BALL
Well. I'm at least glad you all
listen to me.
Moon Knight looks at his reflection. Jake removes the mask.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Need a lift?

EXT. MANHATTAN - BLACK MOON

We immediately cut to the team holding onto their seats for
dear life as Jake in the Moon Knight costume drives the ship
like a maniac through Manhattan.
Vampires don't even have a second to react before he's
whipping around turns, driving through alleys and weaving
around monuments.
 115.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - BLACK MOON

A manic Black Spectre raises his arms as the ushabti starts
to billow smoke. He cackles madly.
BLACK SPECTRE
YES! YES! SOOON!
Behind him, a vampire looks down at the cityscape, seeing the
Ball-Rack zipping around. They keep their mouth shut.

INT. BALL-RACK - BLACK MOON

JAKE LOCKLEY
NOW!
Reese and Soldier reach up for handles above them and tug
them. Their seats launch, and metal wraps around to form two
ball-shaped pods that rocket towards the Structure building.
Vampires leap towards the pods, diverting attention away from
the Ball-Rack. Moon Knight, Reese and Soldier share a nod
before the two crash into opposite sides of the building's
second floor.
JAKE LOCKLEY (CONT'D)
BRACE, BRACE!
8-BALL
I'M BRACING!

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - ENTRANCE - BLACK MOON

The ship crashes into the entrance of the building. A bored
vampire teller blinks as Moon Knight steps out. He holds up a
stake. The teller shrugs and leans back in their chair.
VAMPIRE TELLER
They don't pay me enough to care.
The team exit. Moon Knight presses his ear.
MOON KNIGHT
Reese, Soldier. Are you in
position?

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - SECURITY ROOM - BLACK MOON

Soldier kicks open a door to the security room. Screens
litter the walls. Two vampire guards hiss at him. Soldier
holds up a flashlight. The vampires begin to laugh.
 116.

VAMPIRE 5
Really? Our weakness is sunlight,
dipshit.
Soldier cracks his neck. He grabs a vampire, jams a knee to
their stomach, smacks both of their heads together and then
drags them into a computer server cabinet.
VAMPIRE 6
Hey! Do you know how hot it gets i-
He locks the door. Soldier holds the light in his mouth and
fiddles with the computer. All of the screens shut off.
SOLDIER
Done. Ready for further
instructions.
MOON KNIGHT V.O
Good work. Are they-
SOLDIER
Incapacitated. They did not
instigate. I'm prepared if they do.
VAMPIRE 6
I'd like to see you try-
THWUMP. A wooden stake sticks through the cabinet.
VAMPIRES
AAAUGH!
MOON KNIGHT V.O
Reese? How about you?

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BOILER ROOM - BLACK MOON

A whistling vampire in a janitor's outfit unlocks a door and
turns on the light to a boiler room. He looks down, seeing a
shadow cast over the ground.
VAMPIRE 5
Aw cra-
Reese lunges from the ceiling. She hisses, baring her fangs.
VAMPIRE 5 (CONT'D)
H-Hey! Stop, stop, please! I-I
don't want to work for the Spectre!
Just let me go!
 117.

Reese's face softens. She gets off of the vampire and points
to the door.
REESE WILLIAMS
Now. Before I change my mind.
The janitor nods and hastily runs out of the room. Reese puts
a hand to her ear.
REESE WILLIAMS (CONT'D)
Just got in. I, um, let the guy go.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - MAIN HALL - BLACK MOON

Moon Knight grips his forehead. He, 8-Ball and Hunter's Moon
are walking towards a grand doorway.
MOON KNIGHT
Urgh. Fine. I trust your judgement.
REESE WILLIAMS V.O
Marc, the Spectre doesn't give a
shit about these guys. He isn't the
Tutor. There's no scam to buy into.
Just... think about that, okay?
MOON KNIGHT
Got it. How's our Gal in the Chair?
ANDREA STERMAN V.O
Oh, she's gal-in'. One second.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - BLACK MOON

Dr. Andrea is leaning back against Reese's chair. She's
working at a computer. She presses a button on her phone.
ANDREA STERMAN
55th and Main, Officer.
OFFICER V.O
Got it.
On the screen is a diagram of water lines around the city.

EXT. MANHATTAN - BLACK MOON

Construction workers are flanked by police cars as they dig
into a water line. The group of fireman come out of a
building dragging a large pump hose. They struggle to attach
it to the water line.
 118.

OFFICER
LOOK OUT!
A grinning vampire leaps down from above. It rushes at the
officer. SHHRK. The vampire clutches its bleeding neck. It
turns into a bat and flies away. The janitor vampire is their
savior. He rolls up his sleeves and takes hold of the hose.
With a heave, they all attach it.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - BLACK MOON

While Spectre laughs, two vampires in the room are muttering.
BLACK SPECTRE
COME FORTH, KHONSHU! BLESS THE
MORTAL REALM WITH YOUR-
VAMPIRE 2
But he'll kill us if we don't say
anything!
A vampire taps him on the shoulder.
BLACK SPECTRE
WHAT?!
VAMPIRE 2
Sir. Moon Knight is in the lobby.
Black Spectre turns with a bemused chuckle. He grabs the
vampire by the face and pushes him away.
BLACK SPECTRE
He's back from the dead already?
Wow, Khonshu works quick.
(into wrist)
HEY. Bloodfuckers. Bring me the
Moon Knight, and you'll never have
to worry about daytime ever again.
He chuckles for a beat. Then-
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
WELL?!
VAMPIRES V.O
GLORY TO THE SPECTRE!
Spectre glares daggers at the two vampires, and they shuffle
out of the penthouse. On the Eye of Horus, Khonshu's feet are
starting to form.
 119.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

Moon Knight walks into the grand lobby of the Structure.
Vampires stalk out from the shadows, filling the room with
bloodsuckers from top to bottom. 8-Ball nervously clutches
his pool stick. Hunter's Moon pulls out a stake. The
projector screen turns on. Black Spectre lets out a brilliant
evil laugh.
MOON KNIGHT
Nice night.
BLACK SPECTRE
Hehehe... Hello Moon Knight. In the
market for another face to rip off?
HUNTER'S MOON
Stand down, Spectre. Khonshu will
never follow through with your pla-
BLACK SPECTRE
Yeah, yeah, nice chatting and all,
but the only person I'm in the
Marc-ket for is the Moon Knight.
8-BALL
Come ooon. At least make puns that
make sense. There's a time and a
place for a quip, bud.
SOLDIER V.O
We're all in position, Mr. Knight.
MOON KNIGHT
Perfect.
(to vampires)
HEY. You gone from one parasite of
a leader to another. You have a
chance to do the right thing. All
of you. Be better.
Some of the vampires trade uneasy looks. One of them sighs
and stomps towards the door. A line of vampires follow.
BLACK SPECTRE
Wooow. Turning my own men against
me. Such a power move.
(serious)
How's your friendly neighborhood
Nazi doing?
 120.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - SECURITY ROOM - BLACK MOON

Soldier tenses. He's staring at schematics of the city's
water lines. He types, rerouting the lines towards the
Structure's headquarters.
BLACK SPECTRE V.O
I hope you've been checking your
DMs. I had my men leak your buddy's
nudes about 5-minutes ago. Wonder
what the Avengers will think of
your ink, Soldier.
SOLDIER
N-No...

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

The remaining vampires are hissing, crowding around them.
BLACK SPECTRE
That's right. I sent that shit all
the way to the Daily Bugle. Your
Mission is finished.
Moon Knight suddenly tenses, jittering as Steven takes over.
STEVEN GRANT
Actually, mate, I delt with that
toff about an hour ago.
BLACK SPECTRE
(pause)
... WHAT?!

INT. DAILY BUGLE - BLACK MOON

SLAM. A stack of newspapers slams down onto a desk. The desk
of... J. Jonah Jameson. He looks exactly how you'd picture
him to look. He screams into his telephone.
J. JONAH JAMESON
You're telling me that some
psychopath is gonna leak a ONCE IN
A LIFETIME story about the goddamn
Moon Knight and I'm not supposed to
publish it?! DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM!?
Take your offer and STICK IT RIGHT
UP YOUR HAIRY- GrantCo, huh? Add
another two zeroes on that. Two!
WELL WHY DIDN'T YOU OPEN WITH THAT!
Done.
 121.

He slams down his phone. He then presses his intercom button.

J. JONAH JAMESON (CONT'D)
PARKER. I need a new headline!
Something about Spider-Man! That
always cheers me up.
PETER PARKER V.O
On it, boss.
Cindy Moon, a young Korean intern, walks in holding a cup of
coffee. J.J's tone shifts immediately.
J. JONAH JAMESON
AND WITH SOME ENTHUSIASM FOR MARY'S
SAK- Oh, hi Cindy, thank you. Right
there, that's great- AND I EXPECT
TO SEE THOSE PHOTOS ON MY DESK IN-

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

Black Spectre is at a loss. He begins having a tantrum.
MOON KNIGHT
That's you're mistake, Black
Spectre. You think the Mission
makes us weak. You're wrong.
JAKE LOCKLEY
The Mission-
STEVEN GRANT
Makes us-
MOON KNIGHT, STEVEN, JAKE
Better.
Black Spectre begins to laugh. He sheds a tear.
BLACK SPECTRE
Oh Marc... You'd I'd only leak
Soldier's saucy secret to the
press?
Moon Knight gasps. Just then-
TIGRA O.S
MARC!
Tigra leaps in to join the Mission. She raises her claws.
BLACK SPECTRE
Speak of the devil...
 122.

8-BALL
Aww, hell yeah, Tigra!
TIGRA
Black Panther knows. They're
coming, they're all coming.
MOON KNIGHT
W-What about Steve-
TIGRA
It was never about Steve. Cap
doesn't have the time, Marc. Dr.
Sterman's updates were enough for
him. Look, T'Challa ordered me to
follow you. I... I lied to you. I'm
sorry.
Marc's face hardens. 8-Ball looks disappointed. Black
Spectre's attention turns behind him. He cackles.
BLACK SPECTRE
Aaanyways. I'm almost done up here,
and I've had enough with my
sinister monologuing, so... Kill
them. And bring me Moon Knight's
body, please. Just don't turn him
into one of you. I like my Moon
Knight toothless, thank you.
The projector shuts off. The vampires all let out hisses.
MOON KNIGHT
Tigra. Are you here to turn me in?
TIGRA
I'm here to help you. I... I trust
you Marc.
MOON KNIGHT
Good.
(to vampires)
Last chance.
They don't budge.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Ready.
A split screen of Reese, Dr. Sterman and Soldier. They nod.
REESE, ANDREA, SOLDIER
Ready.
 123.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - BLACK MOON

Andrea turns, leaning up from her chair.
ANDREA STERMAN
NOW!

EXT. MANHATTAN - BLACK MOON

The construction workers and the janitor vampire turn a dial.
The hose leading to the water line begins to fill with water.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - SECURITY ROOM - BLACK MOON

Soldier switches on the water line, showing the water divert
into the building. Behind him, the vampires are pounding
against the server door.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BOILER ROOM - BLACK MOON

Reese turns a large dial and jumps back as the boiler room
begins to loudly churn. She throws on a big poncho and
huddles in a corner.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

The vampires look around in horror as the room shudders.
Then... the sprinklers start. Tigra isn't impressed.
TIGRA
Great plan, Marc.
The projector switches back on.
BLACK SPECTRE
Sprinklers? Really? Huh- KILL THEM.
A vampire gleefully takes a leap towards the group. Marc
doesn't flinch. The vampire then lets out a horrified scream
and falls to the floor. One by one, the other vampires begin
screaming. Tigra looks concerned.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE??
Moon Knight steps up to the projector. He pulls out one of
his truncheons. It extends out into an umbrella. Marc gives
8-Ball a little nod. 8-Ball fist pumps. Good engineering. A
vampire clutches his head, the creature's arms sizzling.
 124.

VAMPIRE 3
AAAAUGH!! HOLY WATER!! IT BURNS!!
The vampires spasm on the floor. We see a quick shot of the
water pipe running into the church from earlier.
VAMPIRE 4
WHAT KIND OF A SUPERHERO ARE YOU?!
MOON KNIGHT
Feh. That word. Superhero.
He lifts the vampire up and brings him right to his face.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
I'm no superhero. I'm a priest.
The room ERUPTS into flames. The vampires crumble to ashes as
the water burns them into oblivion. Moon Knight hands his
umbrella to Tigra and pulls out a crescent dart. He hucks it
at the projector screen. Black Spectre angrily shuts it off
Moon Knight turns to his Mission.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
We don't have long.
HUNTER'S MOON
We are beside you, brother.
TIGRA
I am very wet.
MOON KNIGHT
Ready?
8-Ball twirls his stick.
8-BALL
Corner pocket, babyyyy!
The team take off down a hall, bursting through a security
door and being ambushed by still burning vampires.
They work in tandem, punching through scalding bloodsuckers
and going up floor by floor. Just as they're making progress-
IRON MAN
Hi-ho.
Iron Man BURSTS through the wall, blasting the Mission into a
liminal looking business hallway. Reese (Still in a poncho)
and Soldier rejoin the team.
 125.

SOLDIER
Oh fuck... Hmm. Mind turning me
into a vampire, Reese?
REESE WILLIAMS
Nah. Let's not add to your list of,
mm, charming character quirks.
SOLDIER
Fair enough.
Emerging from the debris are the Avengers, sans Captain
America. Tigra hisses. Black Panther shakes his head.
BLACK PANTHER
I knew it. You were too close to
the mission. Greer. Stand down.
MOON KNIGHT
Hey-
BLACK PANTHER
YOU.
Captain America emerges. Marc can't look him in the eyes.
CAPTAIN AMERICA
(points to Soldier)
HIM.
Soldier looks to Marc. They both silently raise their fists.
8-Ball clutches his pool stick. Hunter's Moon takes out a
truncheon. Reese bares her fangs. Tigra's nails sharpen.
She-Hulk slams her fists together. Iron Man floats mid air.
Valkyrie spins her hammer. Cap readies his shield. Black
Panther just looks disappointed.
BLACK PANTHER
It didn't have to be like this,
Marc.
MOON KNIGHT
Give me five seconds to explain,
and it won't.
BLACK PANTHER
We're done giving you chances. A
mistake to begin with.
Cap lowers his head in shame.
 126.

CAPTAIN AMERICA
Sorry, Marc... But you've gone too
far this time. Hydra is just, I-
8-BALL
WALLABUSHKA!
8-Ball leaps forward and smacks his pool stick onto Cap's
shield. Cap ROCKETS backwards and flings out of the open
hole. All eyes are on 8-Ball.
8-BALL (CONT'D)
Wow. That, um. Yeah. Oh, She-Hulk!
I love the, uh. Green, so green.
Really brings out your, uh. Veins.
(beat)
RUN!
Moon Knight's grappling hook fires out and he flees in the
opposite direction. The rest of the Mission follow.
IRON MAN
STEVE!
Iron Man flies out to catch Captain America. She-Hulk rolls
her eyes and runs with Valkyrie, who hovers over the ground.
SHE-HULK
Finally, I get a line- YOU'RE
FINISHED, SPECTOR!
VALKRIE
TASTE THE MIGHT OF A VALKYRIE!
SKHHHRT. Tigra slides on the floor and SLASHES She-Hulk on
the shins again. She-Hulk gasps in pain.
SHE-HULK
AGAIN?! REALLY?! FUCK YOU, CHRIS!!
Valkyrie tosses her hammer. Hunter's Moon leaps and catches
the hammer on the rebound, smacking Valkyrie with a punch.
Unlike his first fight with the Avengers... Marc isn't alone.
Black Panther makes chase, but Moon Knight tosses down wires
that trap T'Challa in a sea of cords. He begins rapidly
slicing them. Iron Man bursts through the hole left by Reese.
He lets Cap down from a fireman's hold.
IRON MAN
Yeah, this won't stop the shippers.
Cap immediately throws his shield, grazing Soldier's
shoulder. Reese pulls them towards another emergency exit.
 127.

REESE WILLIAMS
Come on!
Cap takes off after them. 8-Ball taps Iron Man on the helmet.
8-BALL
Heeyy, Mr. Stark, big fan.
IRON MAN
Heyyy, I don't care.
Iron Man blasts 8-Ball away. He pulls out a chalk bomb and
throws. It explodes, and the chalk sucks into Iron Man's
suit. Tony chokes.
IRON MAN (CONT'D)
Can't... Breath...
8-BALL
Sorry bud, mixed feelin' bout this!
8-Ball kicks Iron Man in the head. Iron Man catches his foot
and throws 8-ball away. 8-Ball twirls his stick and lunges.
We see a montage as the Midnight Mission fight floor-by-
floor. Soldier is slammed into a wall by Cap, but Moon Knight
uses his grappling hook to tear him away.
Reese dodges Valkyrie's hammer as it comes careening from the
floor below. Hunter's Moon lunges at T'Challa as he comes
leaping through an open door.
She-Hulk throws a kitchen sink at Tigra, but 8-Ball knocks it
away with a perfect smack.
Iron Man comes around from the outside, but Tigra jumps onto
him and begins tearing at his armor like a gremlin.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - BLACK MOON

Black Spectre cackles as, despite the room being drenched by
holy water, Khonshu's towering torso has formed over the Eye
of Horus. Behind him, two simmering spots show the aftermath
of his vampire helpers.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

With each successful brawl, the Midnight Mission run together
as one. They reach a hall with mirrors on each side. Moon
Knight looks. One one side, Steven is grinning. On the other,
Jake runs with a martini, cackling with glee.
 128.

JAKE LOCKLEY
FUCK EM UP, YA FILTHY ANIMALS!
All that remains is the grand door to Black Spectre's
penthouse. All- CRACK. The holes in the floor begin to make
way. From outside, the building is collapsing.
Iron Man falls onto debris, his armor shorting out. Valkyrie
drops her hammer, reverting to Jane Foster, the sickly cancer
patient. She-Hulk is forced to hold up a large piece of the
ceiling. Cap falls, holding on for dear life to a pipe.
T'Challa lands in front of the Mission. He takes a menacing
step forward, and sharpens his claws.
BLACK PANTHER
GLORY TO BAST!!
Black Panther's rage is too much for Marc to handle. He grabs
Marc by the throat and slams him against the door. He holds a
clawed hand up to the Moon Knight's mask.
MOON KNIGHT
Look... Behind you...
T'Challa growls, but begins to hear the sounds of the other
Avengers distress. He turns, his eyes widening.
Reese and Tigra leap down to pull the debris off of Iron Man.
8-Ball props the ceiling piece up with his stick to help She-
Hulk. Hunter's Moon aids Jane Foster in reaching her hammer.
A hand reaches for Cap. It's Soldier, who helps him up.
T'Challa is floored, and he lets go. Moon Knight adjusts his
cape and step aside.
MOON KNIGHT (CONT'D)
Step aside. Superhero.
The word stings. T'Challa can only watch in silence as Moon
Knight opens up the penthouse door. As it closes, he jumps to
help the Avengers. SLAM.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - PENTHOUSE - BLACK MOON

Moon Knight sneaks through the penthouse, hiding behind
Egyptian statues. He holds up a dart.
Black Spectre has his arms raised, gleefully cackling as
Khonshu's head has nearly formed. The room is shaking.
 129.

BLACK SPECTRE
... You know, who'd have thought a
city-boy schlub like me would ever
end up in a swanky place like this.
I mean, this is great. Got a nearly
summoned moon god. Legion of
Castlevania motherfuckers. And the
room service is incredible!
He taps his boot, shooing away some vampire dust.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
On your left.
A light shines on Marc's back. BANG. He tosses the dart,
blocking the shot from a drone. BANG BANG BANG! Drones are
firing out bullets like crazy, with Moon Knight dodging and
blocking each one. And then...
SHKKRRT. Black Spectre gores him through the back with a
rusty machete. Marc slumps forward. He coughs, his mask
dripping with blood. Khonshu's head is nearly formed.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
You just. Won't. Stop. LYING!

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

The whole building is shaking. Iron Man clutches his arc
reactor, which fizzles. Valkyrie can barely stand.
BLACK PANTHER
By Bast...
CAPTAIN AMERICA
We need to get out of here!
REESE WILLIAMS
But, Marc-
TIGRA
He can handle it! COME ON!
The Avengers and the Midnight Mission flee down the destroyed
floors of the building. Pipes and rebar burst as the whole
structure shifts dangerously.

INT. STRUCTURE HEADQUARTERS - BLACK MOON

He grabs Marc's bleeding body and holds it up to Khonshu.
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BLACK SPECTRE
Look! Daddy's home. Hey, why don't
we give him a show, for ol' times
sake? I'm feeling nostalgic.
He takes one of Marc's darts and holds it up to his mask.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
Face. Off. HEHEHEHEHEHEAHAHAHA!
Marc groans as the tip of the dart gores under his chin.
Spectre starts to drag it, piercing the skin.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
HAHAHAHAHAHA- Urk!
Black Spectre drops the dart. Marc falls backward as the
Spectre is hoisted into the air... by Khonshu!
The towering god clenches his fingers around Black Spectre's
mask. The metal cracks.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
W-Why!?!
KHONSHU
Marc Spector is not your Moon
Knight. He is mine.
BLACK SPECTRE
N-No!
We hear a crunch. Marc has dragged himself to the ushabti and
snapped it. Black Spectre falls to the floor as Khonshu's
fingers go non-corporeal. Father and son share a look.
KHONSHU
I hope to see you soon, my son.
The Eye of Horus goes faint. The god disappears on the spot
as the spell ceases. The Black Moon disappears, leaving a
Waxing Crescent in the sky. The room shakes, furniture
toppling as we hear explosions from down below. Marc clutches
his bleeding wound.
BLACK SPECTRE
See you soon? SEE YOU SOON?!
Black Spectre grabs Marc and throws him against the edge of a
table. He begins to throw punch after punch at his face.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
GET UP. STAND! YOU'RE THE GODDAMN
MOON KNIGHT! YOU. DON'T. DIE!!!
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Marc's mask is in tatters. He lets out a heavy cough.

MOON KNIGHT
Things... Change. I changed.
BLACK SPECTRE
No... NO!
Black Spectre lets Marc go and screams to the heavens. He
pauses, pressing a button on his arm. One by one, the drones
begin to flash a deep black. One of the drones shows a time.
60 seconds. Black Spectre cackles, pulling out a gun.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
You ruined it. You ruined the Moon
Knight. You were perfect. You were
mine. I could have been you. But,
you're dead. I killed you.
MOON KNIGHT
You... Lunatic. I'll die a hero.
BLACK SPECTRE
GrantCo Bombs. Real ones this time.
Enough to level the block. You'll
die my hero.
He taps his helmet. A keyboard pops out of one of the drones.
BLACK SPECTRE (CONT'D)
Code's in here. Want a hint?
BANG. The gunshot blows the Spectre's face all over Marc. He
slams a fist on the floor. It's all him now. 50 seconds left.
TIGRA V.O
Marc? Marc, where are you?
He starts to drag himself up and staggers back. The drones
move forward, following him.
8-BALL V.O
Hey, buddy? You're sounding a lil
rough. What's the sitch?
40 seconds. Marc looks to the window, out at the night sky.
REESE WILLIAMS V.O
Marc. You need to say something!
30 seconds. Marc is dragging himself to the window. He
coughs, staining it with blood.
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SOLDIER V.O
Mr. Knight? MARC?! SAY SOMETHING!
HUNTER'S MOON V.O
Brother, the building is about to-
CRASH! Moon Knight bursts out the window, grappling away
towards the Waxing Crescent in the sky. The drones follow
after him. 20 seconds.
ANDREA STERMAN V.O
Marc?! What's going on?!
10 seconds. Marc spreads his cape, bleeding over Manhattan as
he flies towards the Hudson River. He flexes.
STEVEN GRANT
Bloody brilliant idea, mate. Nice
knowing ya.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Fuckin' A, chums. Hope there's
hookers in hell.
Marc touches his ear. He begins to close his eyes.
MARC SPECTOR
Goodnight.
1 second. A shadow jettisons towards him just as-

BLACKNESS - ETERNITY
Marc is floating in darkness. We see his body floating limp.
The bloody Moon Knight costume peels away.
His feet land on... Wood. Creaking wood. He steps forward,
walking on top of a moving ship. The Duat.

EXT. THE DUAT - ETERNITY

Marc steps out onto the deck of the Duat, a ship passing
across an endless sea of sand. At the mast is Khonshu. He
turns and adjusts his tie.
KHONSHU
You made it.
One by one, Marc's alters step out until all three are
standing together.
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MARC SPECTOR
Yes. We did.
KHONSHU
Yech. Stowaways.
JAKE LOCKLEY
Come on, come on. Quit stalling.
STEVEN GRANT
We're dead, ol' bird. Take us to
the field of reeds or fuck off.
MARC SPECTOR
Why are we here. You aren't our
god.
KHONSHU
I am here to offer a choice.
Khonshu extends a bony hand.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Life?
He pulls his hand away.
KHONSHU (CONT'D)
Or death?
The men look between themselves. They share a chuckle.
MARC SPECTOR
You know what, father? If I die
now, I die happy.
KHONSHU
Oh how you have changed, my son.
MARC SPECTOR
Get used to it.
Khonshu steps forward and places a hand on Marc's shoulder.
KHONSHU
You will return to me one day, my
son. Once you are... Mm... Better.
Marc gives the ol' bird a pat on the hand. His face falls.
MARC SPECTOR
Wait. Aren't we...?
The three men begin to glow. Khonshu lets out a chuckle.
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KHONSHU
Remember, Marc Spector. You are my
fist of vengeance. My protector of
my night. My... Moon Knight!

INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY

Marc's eyes flutter opens. He's again wrapped up like a
mummy, his arms in slings while laying in a hospital bed.
TIGRA
Marc? CASPER!!
The Midnight Mission are waiting in the room. They all
gleefully surround the bed. Reese and 8-Ball are holding back
tears. Marc reaches out for Badr, who squeezes his hand.
MARC SPECTOR
Father says hi.
HUNTER'S MOON
Blessed be Khonshu. Seems he did
not lose his way after all. It is
good to see you... Brother.
MARC SPECTOR
How did I...?
Tigra places something into Marc's hand. It's the broken
sarcophagus trinket with Layla's ring. He closes it.

EXT. HOSPITAL - DAY

A solemn faced Layla walks out of a hospital terminal. She
steps onto a busy street. She looks out at the distance,
seeing smoke and construction vehicles driving towards the
Hudson River. Her attention turns to a large painted crescent
moon on a wall. She smiles softly.
LAYLA
That's my Moon Knight.
We hear the sound of her suiting up, and then see the Scarlet
Scarab fly out towards the destruction. We fade to black.
Text appears: ONE MONTH LATER.

INT. BRIGHTSIDE COUNSELLING - DAY

A pen clicks. Dr. Sterman scribbles on her notepad. The door
opens. Mr. Knight enters and lays down on a therapist's bed.
We see that Marc is maskless. Not a scar to be seen.
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ANDREA STERMAN
So. How'd it go?
Marc reaches into his pocket. He pulls out a card and hands
it to Andrea. MIDNIGHT MISSION - RESERVE AVENGERS.
MR. KNIGHT
We're Avengers certified.
ANDREA STERMAN
I'm proud of you, Marc.
MR. KNIGHT
Asked Steve and T'Challa not to
make a big show of it. Some people
aren't won over yet. By me. By...
He looks at the window. Steven and Jake flash thumbs up.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
By us.
ANDREA STERMAN
And how is Steven doing today?
Steven takes over. He stands up, pacing in place.
STEVEN GRANT
Oi, the buggers at Sony decided to
make a reboot of Anaconda.
ANACONDA! Like, what is this, am I
in the fuckin' nuthouse again?!
Jake takes over. He holds up a pencil.
JAKE LOCKLEY STEVEN GRANT (CONT'D)
Hey, language! You're talkin' Like Captain Sexist knows how
to a lady here. to talk to a lady!!
Andrea laughs. She writes down some notes. In the window's
reflection, Marc watches his alters with a gentle smile. On
Andrea's shelf, three photos of Mr. Knight have been set up,
each one shaking her hand. He sees the sun starting to set.

INT. MIDNIGHT MISSION - NIGHT

Mr. Knight walks into the Mission, passing by Reese. A wall
has been set up for the murdered old lady. He places a flower
on the shrine. Reese hands an envelope to Marc.
MR. KNIGHT
What's this?
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REESE WILLIAMS
New client. They'll be visiting in
a sec. Something about some skater
kid. Put it all in a file for ya.
MR. KNIGHT
Thank you Reese. You-
REESE WILLIAMS
Coming? Duh. Who wants to work a
boring desk job anyway. I'm a
fuckin' vampire.
She stands up, revealing she's in a matching white suit.
Soldier walks over and snatches the file. He reads it over.
SOLDIER
Night-Thrasher. Now there's a name.
They enter Mr. Knight's office. Only, it isn't just his
office anymore. 8-Ball, Tigra and Hunter's Moon are waiting.
Both are in pitch black suits. 8-Ball twirls his stick.
8-BALL
8-Ball, superhero. Fuck yeah.
HUNTER'S MOON
Do you still have to wear the mask?
MR. KNIGHT
The Hero with the Jet-Propelled
Pool Stick? Brother, it's his
thing.
Mr. Knight and 8-Ball share a fist bump. Tigra walks up to
Marc and grabs for his tie.
TIGRA
You know, they begged me to stay.
Mr. Knight flexes, turning into Steven.
STEVEN GRANT
Oi, and you can thank GrantCo for
funding your transfer.
Tigra rolls her eyes. Marc switches back.
MR. KNIGHT
Yeah... It's hard being my friend.
TIGRA
Oh, Casper. Who doesn't love a
challenge.
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She lowers his mask, leaning up for a kiss. Reese interrupts

by pushing something into the room. It's Marc's vinyl player.
REESE WILLIAMS
Tada! Figured it makes more sense
here then rotting in a mansion.
MR. KNIGHT
Love it. Just need my vinyls.
She holds up a vinyl and places it onto the player. It's the
disco song Mr. Moonlight. Mr. Knight is impressed.
MR. KNIGHT (CONT'D)
You win. It's good.
REESE WILLIAMS
Marc Spector, you owe me a joint.
Outside, Andrea sits down in Reese spot. She smiles, but then
notices someone is waiting.
ANDREA STERMAN
They're ready to see you.
The door opens. The Mission stands in place, Mr. Knight
sitting on his chair. They pose as a team.
MR. KNIGHT
Welcome to the Midnight Mission.
How can we help?
We cut to the credits.

INT. HUDSON FAMILY HOME - TORONTO - DAY

We hear the sounds of a press conference on a television.
PHILIPPE BEAULIEAU
... Look, we need to step back and
accept the truth. Canada is flawed.
We are not perfect. And when you
look at the FLIGHT program, it was
never going to work.
A television screen shows a well dressed, handsome man in a
suit with slightly greying hair. This is Philippe Beaulieau.
CHRISTINE EVERHART
Hi, Christine Everhart- You mention
Canada's FLIGHT program. Wasn't it
shut down for a reason?
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A young girl rushes past the television screen. She's wearing

a backpack. A tall, middle-aged man walks by. This is James.
JAMES HUDSON
Claire honey, you're gonna be late!
PHILIPPE BEAULIEAU
That's a good question. 20-years
ago, the Avengers was just an idea.
Powered individuals were scattered.
Christine, we could have been
pioneers! The program's death was a
mistake. I intend to fix that.
The man turns to look at the screen, eyes wide with wonder.
JAMES HUDSON
No way...
HEATHER HUDSON
Jamie I'm getting eggs after I drop
Claire off, do you want anything?
PHILIPPE BEAULIEAU
That's right! I'd like to announce
today, in collaboration with Prime
Minister Gary Cody... Alpha Flight!
Guardians of the True North!
A logo flashes. 8 heroes in silhouette stand under it.
Heather, a bespectacled brunette, walks up to James. She rubs
his shoulder. A phone rings. James and Heather grin. A
dresser opens up, revealing a glass case. Inside is a suit
adorned with a Canadian flag. The Guardian. We cut to black.

EXT. NEW MEXICO - DESERT MINE - DAY

A light is flickering from within a mine shaft. The entrance
seems to travel on for eons. Stones begin to fall to the sand
below, forming a pattern. A sinister laughter rings out. The
pattern is a circular spiral.
CLETUS CASSIDY
“Through endless twilights I
dreamed and waited, though I knew
not what I waited for. Then in the
shadowy solitude my longing grew so
frantic that I could rest no
more..." Fuck me, I love book club!
Deep in the mine, a grinning, ginger-haired man reads a book
titled the “The Outsider”. He places a severed finger as a
bookmark. As he starts to cackle, we cut to black.