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AMarvel Rivalsplayer has shared a fantastic link to a popular Moon Knight meme derived from Marvel Comics, and it’s now become part of the shooter’s lore. Marc Spector’s vigilante has become a popular character to play inMarvel Rivals, the recently released live-service game, and the developer had a wealth of history to dive into from creator Doug Moench’s Marvel Comics library, compiling the superhero’s various runs after a debut appearance inWerewolf by Night #32.
The third-person hero shooter launched on December 6 by NetEase Games, hosting 6v6 PvP gameplay with a stacked roster, including Wolverine, Black Widow, Spider-Man, and Thor.Marvel Rivalsrecently crossed a huge player count milestonejust 72 hours after its main launch, and gamers have recently been raving about the online multiplayer’s adrenaline-fueled action and map scale, with some even preferring it to Blizzard Entertainment’s popular shooterOverwatch.
Posted on Reddit by RiskE80Twitch, screenshots were shared within theMarvel Rivalssubreddit, highlighting a piece of dialogue from Moon Knight’s lore in the shooter. The snippet says, “‘What do you know of vampires?’ Konshu asked curiously. ‘That they suck,’ Spector responded with a chuckle. ‘And that Dracula owes me money,'” and some fans may be unaware that this is pulled directly from a meme. A second screenshot showed the popular meme of Moon Knight asking Dracula for money through profanity, which is an edited version of the hero entering Shroud’s castle inSolo Avengers #3from 1988. The Egyptian-rooted superhero was a popular addition to the shooter’s roster, but players want to see more memes added to the game, includingMarvel Rivals’ potential addition of Morbiusto create the “Morbin' Time” meme.
Marvel Rivals Makes Hilarious Moon Knight Meme Canon
In keeping with the heroes’ canon weaponry,Marvel Rivalsplayers noticed a neat ability Moon Knight’s Ankhproduced. Unlike the ability, the Dracula meme isn’t canon at all, but rather a comical headcanon suggested to air another of Moon Knight’s personalities. The original comic showed Moon Knight traversing Shroud’s lair within a gauntlet of bobby traps, but the first panel of the character descending the stairs was photoshopped back in 2018 to change the context entirely.
Marvel Rivals’ Moon Knight reveal accidentally spoiled Hawkeye’s arrivalto the game, but there’s bound to be plenty of other surprises in store during the game’s infancy. Some Marvel fans believeMarvel Rivalsand the Marvel Cinematic Universe could have a synergetic relationship going forward, where the live-service game could use plot points from the MCU to inspire upcoming events. It would be a great way to connect the Marvel pantheon through different mediums, and the shooter is off to a flying start in sales.
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Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter!Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!A Deep and Varied Marvel RosterChoose from a vast array of fan-favorite and cult-classic Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains from across the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, and many more from across the Marvel Multiverse.Fast and Fun 6v6 Action with Ever-Changing Game DynamicsWith intricate environments, fast-paced gameplay, and ever-changing battlefields, there’s never a dull moment in Marvel Rivals! Battle as Super Heroes and Super Villains with incredible abilities and combine your powers to bring unexpected fun to the battlefield in a matter of seconds.Dynamic Hero SynergyCoordinate unique combinations between characters to ignite surprising Team-Up Skills! Unleash the synergy of combined superpowers and invent new tactics that can turn the tide of combat. Ride on Groot’s back as Rocket Raccoon to take on your enemies as a dangerous duo, unleash Gamma energy as Hulk to charge Iron Man’s armor for massive damage, and so much more!Creative Environment DestructionTear your way through iconic Marvel worlds across destructible environments! From Asgard to the Tokyo of 2099, use superpowers to alter these environments, reshape the terrain, and craft a strategic advantage on the battlefield! Take cover to dodge attacks or use makeshift weapons to strike down enemies. Players will find countless ways to utilize the environment to claim victory!Continually Evolving Universe and Robust Post-Launch UpdatesThe Marvel Multiverse brings infinite possibilities! Each seasonal drop will introduce new Super Heroes to the battlefield along with challenging and diverse maps! Unlock new content to implement across various gameplay strategies while experiencing thrilling action and endless possibilities in these adventurous team battles!
