Murmur is the name of two characters appearing inAmerican comic books published byMarvel Comics. The first incarnation of Murmur,Allan Rennie, first appeared inGeneration X #12 (1996). The second incarnation,Arlette Truffaut, debuted inAlpha Flight vol. 2 #1 (1997).
| Murmur | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Generation X #12 (February 1996) |
| Created by | Scott Lobdell Todd Dezago Tom Grummett |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Allan Rennie[1] |
| Species | Human mutant (de-powered) |
| Team affiliations | Emplate's Hellions |
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Murmur (Allan Rennie) belongs to the subspecies of humans calledmutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. He is related to aHellions team.
Not much is known about Murmur, apart from that he was mutated into a pseudo-vampire form byEmplate. He joined a team that Emplate gathered to tormentGeneration X, includingBulwark, Vincente, andChamber's former girlfriend Gayle Edgerton.
The group were successful in capturing the young mutants, whileM telepathically called for help, a call which was answered byBishop. Vincente and Murmur collaborated to try to conquer him, but when Murmur realized he would soon be defeated, he fled along with Bulwark. WithPenance's realignment of alliances, they were victorious in stopping the team.[volume & issue needed]
Murmur was among the many mutants depowered by theScarlet Witch duringM-Day.[2] He previously possessed superhuman strength and durability and the ability to generate portals in his line of sight.
| Murmur | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Alpha Flight vol. 2 #1 (July 1997) |
| Created by | Steven T. Seagle Scott Clark |
| In-story information | |
| Alter ego | Arlette Truffaut |
| Species | Human mutant (de-powered) |
| Team affiliations | Department H Beta Flight Alpha Flight |
| Abilities | Mind control |
Murmur (Arlette Truffaut) belongs to the subspecies of humans calledmutants, who are born with superhuman abilities. She is a former member of the superhero teamAlpha Flight.[3] She is currently inBeta Flight.[4]
Murmur became a member of Alpha Flight while the team was being heavily influenced by the Canadian government. One of her main duties is to mentally controlSasquatch, believed to be former Alpha Flight member Walter Langkowski. During one of her first missions, against the criminal organization known as Zodiac, she lost control of Sasquatch. Murmur and some of her teammates were briefly mind controlled byMesmero. Though she broke free, she could not take control of Sasquatch in time and he injured her. Manbot sedated Sasquatch.[volume & issue needed]
Murmur joins the team to kidnapWolverine for the supposed murder of the ex-Alpha Flight member Box.[volume & issue needed]
The team meets up with Wolverine on a heavily forested road near an abandoned gas station. Murmur and Sasquatch, with Wolverine, investigate the hopping form of a man, who turns out to be the powerful mutantSauron.[volume & issue needed]
Wolverine summons help and a fight break out between the two teams. It concludes on peaceful terms, due to the willingness of teammateFlex who wanted to talk instead of battle. Also, Alpha Flight is unsure of the motives behind the fight, as they have uncovered discrepancies.[volume & issue needed]
The mind-controlling leader of Alpha Flight, Jeremey Clarke, died in a battle with the criminal organizationZodiac. Murmur was shot in the leg by Zodiac members and was sidelined from action for some time.[5]
Murmur was de-powered duringM-Day.[2] She previously possessed the ability to control the minds of others via touch.[6]
In 2020,Scary Mommy included the Arlette Truffaut incarnation of Murmur in their "Looking For A Role Model? These 195+ Marvel Female Characters Are Truly Heroic" list.[7]