Midnight Man (comics)
Midnight Man | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | Moon Knight #3 (January 1981)[1] |
Created by | Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Anton Mogart |
Species | Human |
Abilities |
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Midnight Man is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Anton Mogart appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series Moon Knight (2022), portrayed by Gaspard Ulliel.
Publication history
Midnight Man first appeared in Moon Knight #3 (January 1981), and was created by Doug Moench and Bill Sienkiewicz.
The character subsequently appears in Moon Knight #9–10 (July–August 1981).
Fictional character biography
Early life
Nothing is known about Anton Mogart's past before he started stealing great works of art, jewels and such from locations all around the world, the thefts taking place promptly at midnight, which earned him the name Midnight Man. He lived in an opulent New Jersey mansion and stole these things simply to own them, not for the money.[2]
Moon Knight
On the 22nd day of a theft spree in New York City, Mogart stole a rare Monet oil painting from the Ramadan Art Gallery. He was later stopped by Moon Knight and fell into the river and was presumed drowned. He was actually carried by the current to New York and the mouth of a drainage viaduct. There the wastes in the sewer melted his face, leaving him deformed. Hiding in the sewers for three days, he returned to his home to find the police had confiscated all his stolen goods. Blaming Moon Knight for this and his deformity, he vowed vengeance.
Driven insane, he resided in the sewers and started collecting trash instead of treasure. He worked with
Death
Later learning that he was dying from cancer, Mogart tracked down his illegitimate son
Powers and abilities
- Master Thief: Anton was an accomplished art thief, escaping from authorities across the globe.
- Martial Artist: He was able to hold his own against Moon Knight in a fight.
Weapons
Midnight Man uses a handgun and a dagger, the latter of which is a part of his stolen art collection.
In other media
Anton Mogart appears in the
References
- ISBN 0-8160-1356-X.[1]
- ^ Moon Knight #3. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Moon Knight #9. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Moon Knight #10. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Marc Spector: Moon Knight #5.
- ^ Moon Knight (vol. 5) #8. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Moon Knight (vol. 3) #19–21. Marvel Comics.
- ^ Ryan, Danielle (January 17, 2022). "Moon Knight Trailer: Embrace The Chaos". /Film. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (January 19, 2022). "Gaspard Ulliel, French Actor and 'Moon Knight' Star, Dies at 37 After Ski Accident". Variety. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved January 19, 2022.