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Marvel Comics has announced a July 7 launch for Moon Knight, from writer Jed MacKay and artist Alessandro Cappuccio.

Here's how Marvel describes the book:

"The mysterious Mr. Knight has opened his Midnight Mission, his people petitioning for protection from the weird and horrible. That protection is offered by Moon Knight, who stalks the rooftops and alleys marked with his crescent moon tag, bringing violence to any who would harm his people. Marc Spector, in whichever guise he dons, is back on the streets, a renegade priest of an unworthy god. But while Khonshu languishes in a prison that Moon Knight put him in, the white-cowled hero must still observe his duty: protecting those who travel at night. And let it be known, Moon Knight will keep the faith."

"I'm very excited to be working with Alessando Cappuccio on the continuing adventures of one of Marvel's biggest messes- Moon Knight!," MacKay said. "In the wake of his disastrous attempt to take over the world in the Age of Khonshu, Marc Spector (et. al) has retreated to what he knows -- busting heads on the streets. But despite betraying his god to the Avengers, the Fist of Khonshu's obligations remain the same -- to protect those travelling at night. Apostate priest of the moon god, the mysterious Mr. Knight has opened the doors of his Midnight Mission, where those in fear of the weird and strange may petition for the aid of the Moon Knight! But this doesn't sit well with everyone, and hidden threats circle Marc's new start from the shadows."

"When Tom Brevoort contacted me to work on the new Moon Knight series, I couldn't believe it," Cappucio said. "Debuting in Marvel Comics with one of my favorite characters is a dream come true! The story is a new beginning for Moon Knight, Jed did an excellent job as usual on the scripts and I'm delighted to be working with a professional of his caliber.."

Steve McNiven provides the cover to the first issue.