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Template:Short description Template:Infobox comics organization Morlocks are a group of mutant characters appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The characters are usually depicted as being associated with the X-Men in the Marvel Universe. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Paul Smith,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> they were named after the subterranean race of the same name in H. G. Wells' novel The Time Machine,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> but unlike in the Wells book, they are not a faceless, threatening mass of villains. They first appeared as a group in The Uncanny X-Men #169 (May 1983).<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Caliban appeared prior to that, but he was not yet a member of the Morlocks.

The Morlocks were depicted as an underground society (both literally and figuratively) of outcast mutants living as tunnel dwellers in the sewers, abandoned tunnels, and abandoned subway lines beneath New York City. The Morlocks were composed of mutant misfits, especially those mutants who, because of physical mutations or other conspicuous manifestations of their mutant genetics, were unable to pass as human in normal society.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Subjected to hate, fear, and disgust from human society due to their "deformed" appearances, dangerous mutations, or otherwise outcast or misfit statuses, most of the Morlocks viewed humans (and even other more mainstream mutants such as the X-Men) with distrust and anger, and they occasionally committed criminal or antisocial acts upon the above-ground human society.

Due to a series of tragedies, the original Morlocks no longer resided in subterranean New York City (except Marrow, who was one of the original Morlocks as a child). However, a violent splinter cell, Gene Nation, and a comparable group, called Those Who Live in Darkness, emerged in their absence. Similar groups, referred to as Morlocks by both readers and the X-Men, have appeared beneath Chicago and London. In the post-Krakoan Age, the Morlocks have returned to New York City, reclaiming their place in the underground tunnels.

Fictional group history

According to Callisto, she formed the Morlocks by first recruiting Caliban. She then used his power to track down other mutants who were unable to integrate into normal society. The Morlocks initially squatted in a network of abandoned, interconnected tunnels beneath Manhattan, which had originally been built as Cold War bomb shelters and then forgotten, before expanding into sewers and abandoned subways. The Morlocks occasionally emerged to rob humans in Manhattan and would sometimes kidnap certain mutant children.<ref name="UX170">The Uncanny X-Men #170 (June 1983). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The X-Men were alerted to the existence of the Morlocks when their leader Callisto kidnapped Angel and intended to make him her mate.<ref name="X-Men 169">The Uncanny X-Men #169. Marvel Comics.</ref> This brought Storm to challenge Callisto to a duel for leadership of the Morlocks. Victorious, Storm orders an end to their attacks on normal humans,<ref name="UX170" /><ref>The Uncanny X-Men #171. Marvel Comics.</ref> but she does not assume leadership of the Morlocks full-time. Against her wishes, several Morlocks later kidnap the child superheroes Power Pack so that they could be raised by the Morlock Annalee, who had lost her own children. When Callisto discovers what was going on, she forces Annalee to let them go. They promise to return in the future to keep her company.<ref>The Uncanny X-Men #195 (July 1985)</ref>

A majority of the Morlocks are killed by Mister Sinister's Marauders in the "Mutant Massacre". Most of the survivors join Gene Nation, having lived in a pocket dimension led by Mikhail Rasputin. Leech instead becomes a ward of Generation X. Other survivors include Erg and Beautiful Dreamer (whose whereabouts were unknown until "Decimation"), Thornn, (who would join X-Corporation), and Caliban.

It is later revealed that many of the Morlocks were actually failed experiments of the Dark Beast, although he made certain that they didn’t remember being tampered with, which is why Mister Sinister sought to destroy them.


A new group called the Tunnel Rats which also calls itself "Those Who Live in Darkness" have inhabited the sewer tunnels just below the surface of Mutant Town/District X. District X writer David Hine claims to never have intended this group to have any ties to the original Morlocks.<ref>District X #8-12. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "Decimation" storyline, some of the remaining powered Morlocks sought out asylum at the X-Mansion.<ref>Generation M #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> Some Morlocks remained underground under Marrow's protection.<ref>X-Men: The 198 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

After Terrigen Mist is released across Earth and threatens the mutant population, many mutants seek refuge underground. In addition to these mutants, Callisto shows sympathy towards humans who sought refuge from the global landscape. This unified society of humans and mutants forms the New Morlocks.<ref>The Uncanny X-Men vol. 4 #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> The Morlock are further decimated by the Marauders, but Cyclops helps the Chechnyan government expel rebels in exchange for a Morlock sanctuary.<ref>The Uncanny X-Men vol 5. #15. Marvel Comics.</ref>

When Krakoa was established as a mutant paradise, the known Morlocks that resided there were Callisto,<ref>Marauders #17. Marvel Comics.</ref> Caliban,<ref name="X-Force #1">X-Force vol. 6 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Cybelle,<ref name="Hellions 2020 01">Hellions #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Erg,<ref name="Hellions 2020 01" /> a revived Healer,<ref name="X-Force #1" /> Leech,<ref>Cable Vol. 4 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Masque,<ref name="House of X #5">House of X #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> Marrow,<ref name="House of X #5" /> Mole,<ref name="Sabretooth #4">Sabretooth Vol. 4 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> a revived Piper,<ref name="Hellions 2020 01" /> Skids,<ref>S.W.O.R.D. Vol. 2 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> and a revived Tommy.<ref name="Hellions 2020 01" /> During the "Dawn of X" and "Reign of X" storylines, instead of relocating to Krakoa, some Morlocks went to a retirement and golf community in Rio Verde, Arizona (paid for by the Hellfire Trading Company) while others went to Lowtown in Madripoor.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> During the "Fall of X" storyline, following the "global attack on Krakoa" by Orchis, "the X-Men used the Morlock Tunnels as a temporary base".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In the post-Krakoan Age, the Morlocks have returned to New York City and maintain many Krakoan cultural practices while incorporating new practices, such as funerals. During the "From the Ashes" publishing initiative, Caliban attempts to persuade Anole to join the Morlocks.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":7">Template:Cite web</ref>

Membership

Founding members

Debuting along with the rest of the Morlocks<ref name="X-Men 169"/> (with the exception of Caliban)<ref name="UncXM148">Template:Cite comic</ref> it was revealed that Masque, Caliban, Callisto and Sunder founded the Morlocks under the streets of Manhattan.<ref>The Uncanny X-Men #176. Marvel Comics.</ref>

  • Caliban<ref name="X-Men 169"/> - Caliban became Death,<ref>X-Factor #50. Marvel Comics.</ref> and later Pestilence<ref name="Cabv2-73">Template:Cite comic</ref> - Served on X-Force for a time. Joined the X-Men after "Decimation". He was killed by the Purifiers saving James Proudstar, but later resurrected on Krakoa.
  • Callisto<ref name="X-Men 169"/> - The former leader of the Morlocks.<ref name="XTXM36">Template:Cite comic</ref> She was depowered on M-Day, but regained her powers through The Crucible and Krakoan resurrection protocols.
  • Dark Beast<ref>X-Men: Prime. Marvel Comics.</ref> - An alternate universe variant of Beast from the "Age of Apocalypse" timeline. Although not classed as a Morlock, he sees himself as their creator and has been called the "first one" by members of Gene Nation. He was recruited by Norman Osborn as scientist and member of Dark X-Men. Dark Beast later gains control over Clan Akkaba and returns to his own dimension.
  • Masque<ref name="X-Men 169"/> - The former leader of the Morlocks following the "Mutant Massacre", Masque possesses the ability to transform others via physical contact. For a time, he led a splinter group called the Tunnelers.
  • Sunder<ref name="X-Men 169"/> - Joined the impromptu Muir Island "X-Men" team. Killed by Pretty Boy of the Reavers.<ref>The Uncanny X-Men #254. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Pre-Mutant Massacre

  • Annalee<ref name="X-Men 193">The Uncanny X-Men #193. Marvel Comics.</ref> - A Morlock and Leech's adoptive mother who can manipulate emotions.<ref name="PP19">Template:Cite comic</ref> She is killed by Scalphunter in "Mutant Massacre".<ref name="X-Men 211"/>
  • Ape<ref name="PP12"/> - A Morlock who possesses an ape-like appearance and shapeshifting abilities. In Weapon X, Ape is captured and killed by Weapon X.<ref name="Weapon X vol. 2 #5">Weapon X (vol. 2) #5 (March 2003)</ref>
  • Beautiful Dreamer<ref name="PP12"/> - Altered memories of those "recruited" as Morlocks. She was believed killed in "Mutant Massacre", but listed as alive and powered after "M-Day".
  • Healer<ref name="UX170"/> - A mutant whose healing powers only work on mutants. He burned himself out to heal and restore Callisto.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #291">The Uncanny X-Men #291 (August 1992)</ref> Healer was later revived when Krakoa was established as a mutant nation.<ref name="X-Force #1"/>
  • Erg<ref name="PP12">Template:Cite comic</ref> - A Morlock who can absorb and redirect energy. Erg was a painter before becoming a Morlock. He was one of the 198.<ref>X-Men: The 198 Files. Marvel Comics.</ref> He later resurfaced as part of the mutant community on the living island Krakoa.<ref name="Hellions 2020 01"/>
  • Jo<ref name="X-Men 179">The Uncanny X-Men #179. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Only appearance as a Morlock was her debut issue as Kitty Pryde's bridesmaid. Current whereabouts unknown.
  • Leech<ref name="X-Men 179"/> - A young Morlock who can negate superpowers. He is currently a member of Future Foundation.
  • Piper<ref name="PP11">Template:Cite comic</ref> - Controlled animals using music. Killed by the Marauders.<ref name="X-Men 211"/> Years later, Piper is resurrected and becomes a resident of Krakoa.<ref name="Hellions 2020 01" />
  • Plague<ref name="X-Men 169"/> - Became Pestilence, one of the Horsemen of Apocalypse. Died after falling off her flying horse.<ref>X-Factor #25. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Skids<ref>X-Factor #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Resented because she was seen as the prettiest of the Morlocks (her force field protected her from scars and Masque's powers). She left them and became a ward of X-Factor.<ref>X-Factor #15. Marvel Comics.</ref> After "M-Day", she became a follower of Apocalypse and is friends with Scalphunter. Was part of Masque's new group of Morlock Extremists, as a spy for S.H.I.E.L.D.
  • Storm<ref name="UX170"/> - X-Man who defeated Callisto in a duel to become the Morlocks' leader, although not classified as a Morlock. Former Fantastic Four member and former Queen of Wakanda. Currently a member of the X-Men.
  • Tar Baby<ref name="PP12"/> - A Morlock who can generate a tar-like adhesive. In Weapon X, Tar Baby is captured and executed by Weapon X.<ref name="Weapon X vol. 2 #5"/>
  • Annalee's four children - Shot by Scalphunter.<ref name="X-Men 193"/><ref name="X-Men 211">The Uncanny X-Men #211 (November 1986)</ref>

Mutant Massacre

The "Mutant Massacre" was one of Marvel's annual crossover events, centering on the Morlocks. The event resulted in the Marauders killing many of the Morlocks under orders of Mister Sinister. Only a few survived, with the protection of the X-Men, X-Factor, Power Pack, and Thor. Many new Morlocks debuted, although many were killed in their first appearance.

  • Berzerker<ref name="X-Factor #11"/> - An electric mutant who was formerly part of Masque's splinter group, The Tunnelers. Killed by electrocuting himself with his own powers.<ref name="X-Factor #11"/>
  • Blowhard<ref name="X-Factor #11"/> - A wind-exhaling mutant who was formerly part of Masque's splinter group The Tunnelers. Shot by the Savage Wolf Gang leader.<ref name="X-Factor #11"/>
  • Cybelle<ref name="X-Men 211"/> - Acid-secreting Tunneler. Killed by Harpoon.<ref name="X-Men 211"/> Years later, Cybelle is resurrected on Krakoa.<ref name="Hellions 2020 01" />
  • Scaleface<ref name="X-Factor #11">X-Factor #11. Marvel Comics.</ref> - A former member of the Tunnelers who can transform into a reptilian creature. She was killed by the police.<ref name="X-Factor #11"/><ref>The Sensational She-Hulk #35 (1992)</ref><ref>X-Force vol. 3 #21 (2010)</ref>
  • Tommy<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #210">The Uncanny X-Men #210. Marvel Comics.</ref> - A young girl capable of adopting a two-dimensional form. She is killed by Scalphunter after accidentally leading the Marauders to the entrance to the Morlocks' home.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #210" /> Tommy resurfaced years later as one of the many resurrected mutants on Krakoa.<ref name="Hellions 2020 01" />
  • Zeek<ref name="X-Factor #10">X-Factor #10. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Killed by Harpoon.<ref name="X-Factor #10"/>

Post-Mutant Massacre

Most of the surviving Morlocks relocated themselves throughout New York City after the massacre. Few, however, returned to the Alley, their original home. There, Masque assumed leadership. Many new surviving Morlocks were introduced when Sabretooth decided to finish his original task.<ref name="X-Factor #51">X-Factor #51. Marvel Comics.</ref> He is stopped by a newly "upgraded" Caliban.<ref name="NM91">Template:Cite comic</ref> Later, a splinter group of the Morlocks is introduced. This group, led by Pixie, attempts to escape Masque.<ref name="GhostRv3-9">Template:Cite comic</ref>

  • Alex<ref name="GhostRv3-9"/> - Alex is an amorphous, blob-like creature, able to engulf and smother others. Current whereabouts and status unknown.<ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Bertram<ref name="GhostRv3-9"/> - Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Bliss<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #261">The Uncanny X-Men #261. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Has the power of a poisonous bite. Was a part of Masque's new group of Morlock Extremists.
  • Bouncer<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #261"/> - Mass teleporter. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Brute<ref name="NM91"/> - A green-skinned mutant with super-strength. Shot by Cable, but survived.<ref name="NM100">Template:Cite comic</ref><ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Chickenwings<ref name="X-Factor #51"/> - A mutant with bird-like features. Killed by Sabretooth.<ref name="X-Factor #51" /><ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Ent<ref name="Web of Spider-Man #77"/> - Superhuman strength. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Feral<ref name="NM99">Template:Cite comic</ref> - Left the Morlocks.<ref>X-Force #41. Marvel Comics.</ref> She was depowered as a result of "Decimation" but she regained her physical mutation, only to be killed by Sabretooth. Feral is later resurrected on Krakoa.
  • Hump<ref name="NM91"/> - Brute's brother with a similar appearance and super-strength. Current whereabouts and status unknown.<ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Lightning Bug<ref name="MCP15">Template:Cite comic</ref> - Killed in the "Mutant Massacre". Lightning Bug's spirit survived and sought a new body, but later died.<ref name= "MCP15"/><ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Mole<ref name="X-Factor #51"/> - Could tunnel through solid matter. It is strongly implied that Mole was killed by Sabretooth.<ref>X-Factor #53. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref> However, he survived by digging to safety and laid low until Krakoa was established as a mutant nation.<ref name="Sabretooth #4"/>
  • Mother Inferior<ref name="Web of Spider-Man #77"/> - Could communicate with rats, cockroaches, and other vermin. Crushed by falling debris.<ref>Web of Spider-Man #78. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Pester<ref name="Web of Spider-Man #77">Web of Spider-Man #77. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Daughter-in-law of Mother Inferior. Possesses superhuman speed and fangs. Current whereabouts and status unknown.<ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Pixie<ref name="GhostRv3-9"/> - Led a splinter group of Morlocks on the run from Masque. Murdered by Blackout.<ref name="GhostRv3-9"/><ref>Template:Marvunapp</ref>
  • Samson<ref name="NM90">Template:Cite comic</ref> - A mutant with super-strength and infrared vision. Killed by Sabretooth.<ref name="NM90"/>
  • Thornn<ref>X-Force #6</ref> - Left the Morlocks after the Great Flood.<ref name="Cabv2-42">Template:Cite comic</ref> Depowered as a result of "Decimation", but she regained her physical mutation.

The Hill

With Masque presumed killed, an insane Mikhail Rasputin takes over as leader of the Morlocks in The Uncanny X-Men #293. He floods the tunnels, attempting to destroy the remaining Morlocks. It is revealed later that he actually transported the Morlocks to another dimension dubbed the Hill, whose timeline moved faster than the main Marvel Universe. There, he set himself up as their king and forced them to fight for the right to live.

  • Brain Cell<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #292"/> - A mutant with telepathy. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Marilou<ref name="Storm1">Template:Cite comic</ref> - Killed by Mikhail Rasputin who also destroyed her face.<ref name="Storm1"/>
  • Marrow<ref name="Cab15">Template:Cite comic</ref><ref>X-Men Prime. Marvel Comics.</ref> - One of the Morlocks who were transported to the Hill dimension by Mikhail Rasputin. Returned to lead a terrorist faction known as Gene Nation. Seemingly killed by Storm.<ref>Uncanny X-Men #325. Marvel Comics.</ref> Revealed to have survived with the help of a second heart.<ref name="Storm4">Template:Cite comic</ref> Formerly of the X-Men, S.H.I.E.L.D., X-Cell and the Weapon X program. Only Gene Nation member who was a real Morlock (not being born in The Hill). Depowered.
  • MeMe<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #292">The Uncanny X-Men #292. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Mind shut down by Jean Grey to rescue humans he absorbed with his lifeform fusion ability.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #292" />
  • Monte<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #292"/> - A mutant with bio-electric blasts. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Mikhail Rasputin<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #291"/> - Former leader of the Morlocks. Transported them to the Hill dimension. Banished himself to Kapalan.
  • Sack - A mutant with possession ability.<ref>X-Men #323. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Africa/Gene Nation

With the Morlocks presumed dead from the floods caused by Mikhail Rasputin, some of the remaining Morlocks were relocated to Selima Oasis in North Africa. When attacked by Humanity's Last Stand, an emotional backlash caused D'Gard to assume control over Storm, who relinquished her leadership role. In X-Men: Prime many of the Hill Morlocks returned to found Gene Nation. As the new group, they attacked the human oppressors of the past Morlocks under the leadership of Marrow. It is unknown whether the remaining Morlocks of Africa stayed there or relocated to New York. A few have been seen there since, as well as a few Morlocks who chose to remain in New York City despite previous attempts on their lives.

  • Boost<ref name="Uncanny X-Men Annual '97">The Uncanny X-Men Annual '97. Marvel Comics.</ref> - One of the surviving Morlocks with power amplification abilities. Helped the Brotherhood of Mutants escape in exchange for being relocated to North Africa.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men Annual '97"/> Depowered.
  • Carver<ref name="Wolverine vol. 2 #157">Wolverine vol. 2 #157. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Leader of a splinter group of five Morlocks with super-strength and osteokinesis. He survived the Massacre and the Flood and who still followed the old Morlock rules.
  • D'Gard<ref name="Uncanny X-Men Annual '97"/> - An empathic mutant who became leader of the Morlocks while in North Africa when he made Storm relinquish her leadership. Killed by Marrow as a sign of loyalty to the new Weapon X program.<ref>Weapon X: The Draft - Marrow. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Fever Pitch - A mutant whose body is composed of organic flames.<ref>Generation X #50. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Fugue<ref name="Wolverine vol. 2 #157"/> - An animalistic member of the splinter group of five with sharp claws and sharp teeth who still follow the old Morlocks rule.
  • Revelation<ref>Wolverine/Punisher Revelation #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Revealed to have been in suspended animation around the time of Storm's becoming the Morlock leader as a result of her death-powers. Killed by a Wolverine Skrull and died in the Punisher's arms.<ref>Wolverine/Punisher Revelation #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Soteira<ref>Wolverine/Punisher Revelation #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> - A mutant with unrevealed powers. Revealed to be around at the time Storm became Morlock leader. Was the scientist that put Revelation in suspended animation. Appeared as a hologram telling the Wolverine Skrull and the Punisher she will die as a result of prolonged exposure to Revelation's powers.
  • Tether<ref name="Uncanny X-Men Annual '97"/> - A reptilian mutant with an electrified tail who is one of the surviving Morlocks. Helped the Brotherhood of Mutants escape in exchange for being relocated to North Africa.<ref name="Uncanny X-Men Annual '97"/> Depowered.
  • Ever - Member of Gene Nation and later member of Havok's Brotherhood. His body was composed of brain matter, granting him telepathic abilities.
  • Reverb - Member of Gene Nation. Can focus his mental powers psychometrically, conducting clairvoyance and psychic bursts through the walls and floor of his surroundings. Killed by Storm.
  • Membrain - Member of Gene Nation. Composed of mucous membrane, allowing him to liquify himself and flow at will, mucous has psychic properties that allow him to view distant places and stun his opponents.
  • Vessel - Member of Gene Nation. Can drain the physical and psychic residue released from the recently deceased, increasing his physical size, strength, endurance, and resistance to injury. Killed by Agent Zero.
  • Integer - Member of Dark Beast's Gene Nation. Exists in a conceptual mathematical state, making him intangible and capable of scrambling the thought patterns of others.
  • Opsidian - Member of Dark Beast's Gene Nation. Exists in a state of pure Darkforce, which makes him intangible, invisible while in shadow, able to stretch in light, and allows him to cast a negative empathic effect over others.

After M-Day

After M-Day, some former Morlocks who lost their powers were Angel Dust, Boost, Callisto, Delphi, Irving, Marrow, Postman, Qwerty, Shatter, Tether and the probability of Feral and Thornn. However, Feral and Thornn were later seen re-powered; but this was later to be revealed in Wolverine vol. 3 #54-55 that only their physical mutations were restored, not their mutant powers, which led to Feral being killed by Sabretooth.

In one of Generation M's "Ex-Mutants' Diaries", Sally interviews Marrow about the Morlocks. Marrow reports that 80% of the remaining Morlocks (which was most likely already very small) are depowered now and look like humans. She states that most of them are still afraid about going out of the tunnels.

Currently, Marrow works as a watchman of the Morlocks, as she is called by the remaining ones when problems occur. She explained this status in the aftermath of thirteen depowered Morlocks murdered by Ghoul.

One character commented that, post-M-Day, the chance of meeting a Morlock in the tunnels under New York is now harder than meeting an alligator in the Floridian sewers.

The former Morlocks who retained their powers sought refuge at Xavier's Institute and became known as the 198. They are Beautiful Dreamer, Caliban, Erg, Leech, and Skids.

Dark Beast and Mikhail Rasputin are also still powered, though Mikhail is in Kapalan.

The Extremists

During Ed Brubaker's "The Extremists" arc, the Morlocks reappear under the leadership of Masque and now consisting of Bliss, Erg, Litterbug, Skids and a recently captured Leech. Later in this story, it was revealed Skids only joined the Morlocks to spy on them on behalf of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Morlocks Appearing During the Decimation Era

Powered:

  • Beautiful Dreamer - Killed by the Purifiers using the Legacy Virus.
  • Bliss - A resident of Utopia.
  • Joe Bugs - An insect-like mutant who was shown only in flashback. Killed by a clone of Kraven the Hunter called Xraven.<ref>X-Men/Spider-Man #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Caliban - Killed by the Reavers during the events of Messiah Complex
  • Erg - A resident of Utopia.
  • Feral - Originally depowered on M-Day; her physical mutations were restored by Romulus for unknown reasons before she was killed by Sabretooth
  • Fever Pitch - Killed by the Purifiers using the Legacy Virus.
  • Leech - A member of the Future Foundation.
  • Litterbug - A resident of Utopia.
  • Masque - Whereabouts are unknown.
  • Sack - Formerly a resident of Utopia; killed by a Nimrod Sentinel during the events of "Second Coming"
  • Skids - An agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Depowered:

  • Callisto - In the tunnels
  • Marrow - A member of X-Force. She has had a simulacrum of her powers reactivated through technological means.
  • Thornn - Her physical mutations were restored by Romulus for unknown reasons; whereabouts are unknown.

Former leaders not involved with group:

Other groups

There are other groups that are related to the main Morlocks group:

Chicago Morlocks

In June 2002, Marvel released a four-part limited series, Morlocks. In it, a small group of mutants living in the sewers of Chicago help each other to fulfill their one last wish on the surface while trying to escape the mutant-hunting Sentinels.

  • Angel Dust<ref name="Morlocks1">Template:Cite comic</ref> - She ran away from home upon discovering she was a mutant, to protect her family from possible Sentinel attacks. Adrenaline gives her bursts of super-strength. Confirmed to be depowered by S.H.I.E.L.D.<ref name="NAv18">Template:Cite comic</ref>
  • Cell<ref name="Morlocks1"/> - Robber and gang member whose body transformed into a giant, single-celled body capable of extending pseudopods and engulfing objects which then are digested. Executed by the Sentinels.<ref name= "Morlocks4">Template:Cite comic</ref>
  • Electric Eve<ref name="Morlocks1"/> - Former heroin addict and prostitute whose body produces massive amounts of electrical energy that can be extended outward in bolts of electricity. As a side-effect of her powers, the synapses in her brain short-out from time to time, incapacitating her for several minutes. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Litterbug<ref name="Morlocks1"/> - Former soldier who went AWOL upon his transformation into a giant, cockroach-like creature with massive strength, invulnerability, and a keen burrowing ability. He is a member of the recent incarnation of New York Morlocks.
  • Postman<ref name="Morlocks1"/> - Leader of the Chicago Morlocks. Can telepathically erase specific memories from targets (such as an event) or complex and deeply rooted facts or knowledge. Depowered.
  • Shatter<ref name="Morlocks1"/> - His body is composed of crystal that can regenerate lost body parts over time, and also can crystallize liquids upon contact. Depowered.
  • Trader<ref name="Morlocks1"/> - Former stockbroker who has a chameleon-like ability to camouflage into his surroundings. Killed taking a bullet meant for Electric Eve.<ref name= "Morlocks3">Template:Cite comic</ref>

London Tunnel Dwellers

In The Uncanny X-Men #397–398, parts 3 and 4 of the Poptopia story, a group of Morlocks living in the tunnels of London are introduced. They were being pursued by an agent of the Church of Humanity named Mr. Clean, a genetically engineered human who was stalking and killing mutants. This was their only appearance. It is unknown whether or not they survived the persecution of the Church of Humanity.

  • Burning Puddle<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #395">The Uncanny X-Men #395. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Son of Miss Saccharine. Sweats acid. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Carla<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #395"/> - A mole-like woman. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Cyclops<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #395"/> - A one-eyed mutant with super-strength who is not to be confused with the X-Men member of the same name. He died buying his fellow London Tunnel Dwellers some time to get away from Mr. Clean.
  • Double Helix<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #395"/> - A two-headed man. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Harmony<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #395"/> - Mother of Hope who has gills. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Hope<ref>The Uncanny X-Men #396. Marvel Comics.</ref> - Harmony's newborn baby. Current whereabouts and status unknown.
  • Miss Saccharine<ref name="Uncanny X-Men #395"/> - Elderly woman and mother of Burning Puddle whose sweat is a sugar-like substance. Current whereabouts and status unknown.

Other versions

Age of Apocalypse

An alternate universe incarnation of the Morlocks from Earth-295 appear in Age of Apocalypse (2005), consisting of Feral, Leech, Marrow, Skids, Thornn, and Artemis.<ref>Factor X #1. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>X-Men: The Age of Apocalypse #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Ultimate Marvel

An alternate universe incarnation of the Morlocks from Earth-1610 appear in the Ultimate Marvel imprint, consisting of Sunder, Caliban, Callisto, Sparks, Leech, Angel, and Nightcrawler.

In other media

Television

Film

The Morlocks serve as loose inspiration for a group called the Omegas, who appear in X-Men: The Last Stand.Template:Citation needed Similarly to the Morlocks, the Omegas are led by Callisto.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Additionally, Leech appears as an unaffiliated mutant.

Video games

Reception

The Morlocks were ranked #14 on a listing of Marvel Comics' monster characters in 2015 by Den of Geek.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Ashley Fields of Screen Rant highlighted that the pre-Krakoan Age Morlocks were outcasts with "strange or grotesque mutations", while the X-Men offered a mutant sanctuary that required combat training.<ref name=":0" /> She noted that Krakoa's sanctuary gave mutants a taste of "a different way of life", free from such demands, and in the post-Krakoan Age, it is the Morlocks who "offer a new kind of hope for mutants that the X-Men no longer capture" as it is "impossible" to live normally with the X-Men.<ref name=":0" /> She commented that while the Morlocks are still "the most easily identifiable as 'mutant'", the post-Krakoan Age Morlocks have "a sense of peace and pride that even mutants with less identifiable abilities long for. The group is building and carrying on a culture" that started in Krakoa.<ref name=":0" /> She opined that the Morlocks choose "to walk in the sun and inspire others like them to do the same" and "offer what the X-Men can't: unconditional acceptance and a life lived on every mutant's terms".<ref name=":0" />

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