Who Is Morlun? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Morlun is a Marvel comic book character, with over 141 comic issue appearances. A member of the Inheritors, a race of beings that feed on totems, a fusion of humans and animals with powers of both. He is instrumental in Spider-Man's transformation, where he eventually "embraces the Other".

Who is Morlun?

Current Events After sensing Spider-Man's breaking out Cindy Moon, another spider known as Silk , from the protection vault that Ezekiel placed Cindy Moon in, Morlun decides that he and the rest of his family should spread out across the numerous universes of Marvel to hunt down all the spiders, kicking off the events of Spider-Verse . History When Spider-Man met Ezekiel , He was warned about a creature named Morlun. Morlun was created by magical entities to track down and hunt members of a special group that possessed "totemic powers" like Spider-Man. Apparently, Peter Parker gained his powers through fate and became the latest member of a long line of "Spider-Men." Morlun is a hunter of the totemic powers. Over the centuries, the feeding has taken on the air of ritual, of formality. Morlun probably is still preparing for the hunt, using whatever unholy rituals may be appropiate. Peter and Morlun fought for several hours, yet Morlun did not tire nor did he feel any damage. He was virtually unstoppable.

Key facts

Morlun is of other origin and first appeared in "Transformations, Literal & Otherwise". The character is published by Marvel. With 141 recorded issue appearances, Morlun ranks among the most featured characters in comics.