Moon Knight: Does That Character Die In The Comics?
Warning! SPOILERS for Moon Knight episode 5!
Steven Grant dies in Moon Knight episode 5 in a major departure from the comics. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been exploring disassociative identity disorder (DID) through the introduction of Moon Knight in Phase 4. Moon Knight's story has primarily focused on the character's two identities, Steven Grant and Marc Spector, but there have also been teases of a third alter. Despite the identities often fighting for control, Moon Knight episode 5 allows Steven and Marc to work together after the game-changing events of Moon Knight episode 4's ending. Surprisingly, their time together might be over.
The majority of Moon Knight episode 5 follows Steven and Marc as they attempt to balance Taweret's scales in the afterlife by sharing details about their individual memories with the other. This includes revisiting key moments from the show, as well as the lead-up to Marc's childhood trauma serving as the catalyst for the creation of his Steven Grant alter. Just as the two identities start to understand each other better, Moon Knight episode 5's ending seemingly kills Steven Grant as he falls off Taweret's ship and into the sands of Duat. The development is surprising on several levels, including the lack of comic precedence.
Related: Why Khonshu Really Chose Marc Spector To Be Moon Knight
Marvel Studios' decision to kill Moon Knight's Steven Grant marks a first for Marvel, as Moon Knight's identity has never died in the comics. The character of Moon Knight has died several times in the source material, but this traditionally happens with Marc Spector. Khonshu has resurrected Marc every time he's died in the comics, but he's never had to do that for Steven. This is because Steven
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