Moon Knight concept art illuminates the dark side that could have been the Disney+ series

Marvel‘s Moon Knight provided superhero fans with something different across its six-episode run on Disney+. Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular hero, Marc Spector, Moon Knight explored aspects of Egyptian culture from the perspective of someone with a complex psychological condition called dissociative identity disorder (DID). The series was well-received by fans and critics alike, and now, there’s a collection of Moon Knight concept art that shows a darker side of what the show could have been.

The Moon Knight concept art comes from a recently released episode of Disney+’s behind-the-scenes series Assembled. The images give a great look at some terrifying scenes, characters, and concepts not included in the final product. The collection consists of mock-ups of Marc/Steven and Layla (May Calamawy) getting attacked by undead priests, a horrific run-in with the Jackal beast, and the Kaiju-like battle between Khonshu and Ammit, and more.

Despite toning the scarier bits down for the final product, Moon Knight still had its share of disturbing imagery. The show also proved that the MCU’s pantheon of gods extends beyond Thor and those who reside in the Nine Realms. Even if you didn’t gel with Moon Knight, the series did show that Marvel is ready to introduce audiences to new characters and move beyond the days when Avengers ruled the roost.

Perhaps with Marvel releasing projects like Moon Knight and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, we can expect the studio to include more horror elements in upcoming releases. Anyone who has picked up a Marvel comic knows that superheroes often encounter nightmares regularly. Maybe this Moon Knight concept art is a sign of dark tidings for the MCU once the studio is ready to abandon the light and let the shadows in for a spell.