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'''Hidden races''' are fictional races of humanoid creatures appearing in [[American comic book]]s published by [[Marvel Comics]]. The Earth of Marvel's main continuity (or "[[Earth-616]]") has contained a number of fictional '''hidden native humanoid races'''.

==Description==

Many of these races are genetic offshoots of ''[[Human|Homo sapiens]]'' or a related ancestor. However, there are also some races that were actually created from the many animals or other lifeforms on Earth. The methods to create these beings vary from scientific to magical and their creators from aliens to humans to demons. A list of these races includes:

==Major races==

===Deviants===

The '''[[Deviant (comics)|Deviants]]''' are the enemies of the Eternals and creations of the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestials]]. They are the creators of the Subterraneans.

===Eternals===

The '''[[Eternals (comics)|Eternals]]''' are the enemies of the Deviants and servants of the [[Celestial (comics)|Celestial]]s. They also created the Evolutionaries.

===Evolutionaries===

The '''Evolutionaries''' are beings created from the Ape-Man by the Eternals to safeguard other species' evolutionary path.

===''Homo mermanus''===

'''''[[Homo mermanus]]''''' is a species of aquatic humanoids of unknown origins. There are two versions of them:

====Atlanteans====

The '''[[Homo mermanus|Atlanteans]]''' are a race of people that come from [[Atlantis (Marvel Comics)|Atlantis]].

====Lemurians====

The '''[[Homo mermanus|Lemurians]]''' are a race of beings that come from [[Lemuria (comics)|Lemuria]].

===Inhumans===

The '''[[Inhumans]]''' are an altered superhuman race created by the [[Kree]] as a way to restart their own evolution and to create weapons against the [[Skrull]]s.

====Alpha Primitives====

'''The Alpha Primitives''' are a slave race created from humans by the Inhumans using the Xerogen Crystals' gas.

====Bird People====

The '''Bird-People''' are a genetic offshoot of the Inhumans with bird wings and, in some cases, bat wings.

===Mutants===

The '''[[Mutant (Marvel Comics)|Mutants]]''' are an evolving superhuman race sometimes termed ''Homo superior''.

====Changeling (Mutant version)====

The '''Changelings''' are a sub-class of Mutants that possess their powers since birth.

====Cheyarafim====

The '''Cheyarafim''' are a group of "angelic" Mutants and enemies of the Neyaphem.

====Externals====

The '''[[Externals]]''' are a group of immortal Mutants with god-like powers.

====Lupine====

The '''Lupine''' are a possible subspecies of Mutants that evolved from canines; also known as the "Dominant Species."

====Morlocks====

The '''[[Morlocks (comics)|Morlocks]]''' are a genetically altered offshoots of Mutants who live underground.

====Neo====

The '''[[Neo (Marvel Comics species)|Neo]]''' are a subspecies of Mutants with superior power and physical abilities.

====Neyaphem====

The '''Neyaphem''' are a group of "demonic" Mutants and enemies of the Cheyarafim.

===Savage Land Races===

The '''Savage Land Races''' are the different races and tribes of ''Beast Men'' living in the [[Savage Land]].

===Subterraneans===

The '''[[Subterranea (comics)#Subterraneans|Subterraneans]]''' are races of creatures that live in [[Subterranea (comics)|Subterranea]].

====Deviant Mutates====

The '''Deviant Mutates''' are mutated or deformed members of the Deviants.

====Ghouls====

The '''Ghouls''' are a Subterranean race of unknown origins.

====Gortokians====

The '''Gortokians''' are a race of Subterraneans.

====Lava Men====

The '''Lava Men''' are a humanoid race of lava-skinned beings that live in Subterranea.

=====Lava Men in other media=====

The Lava Men appear in ''[[Marvel Heroes (TV series)|Marvel Heroes]]''.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

====Lizard Men of Subterranea====

The '''Lizard Men of Subterranea''' are a race of humanoid [[lizard]]s that live in Subterranea.

====Molans====

The '''Molans''' are a race of Subterraneans created by the Deviants.

====Moloids====

The '''Moloids''' are a race of Subterraneans created by the Deviants that are often seen working for the [[Mole Man]].

=====Moloids in other media=====

* The Moloids appear in the ''[[Fantastic Four (1967 TV series)|Fantastic Four]]'' episode "Menace of the Mole Man".{{cn|date=November 2022}}

* The Moloids appear in ''[[The New Fantastic Four]]'' episode "Mole Man".{{cn|date=November 2022}}

* The Moloids appear in the ''[[Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes]]'' episode "De-Mole-ition".{{cn|date=November 2022}} This version of the Moloids are fungus-like creatures.

* The Moloids appear in the ''[[Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H.]]'' episode "Of Moles and Men". They are shown to be led by a Moloid Shaman (voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/tv-shows/Hulk-And-The-Agents-Of-SMASH/Moloid-Shaman/|title=Moloid Shaman Voice - Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (TV Show) - Behind The Voice Actors|accessdate=27 March 2023}}</ref>).

* The Moloids appear in ''[[Marvel Heroes (video game)|Marvel Heroes]]''.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

====Netherworlders====

The '''Netherworlders''' are a humanoid race from the Netherworld, a city beneath the earth with ties to Atlantis and Lemuria.

====Tyrannoids====

The '''Tyrannoids''' are an offshoot of the Moloids that work for [[List of Marvel Comics characters: T#Tyrannus|Tyrannus]].

===Vampires===

The '''[[Vampire (Marvel Comics)|Vampire]]s''' are a race of bloodsucking entities with many types and origins.

===Warpies===

The '''Warpies''' are a race of mutated and unstable beings created by the reality manipulations of Mad Jim Jaspers.

===Werewolves===

The '''[[Werewolf|Werewolves]]''' are a race of shapeshifting creatures that transform into wolf-like creatures under the full moon, with some of them being magical in nature, while others are "scientific".

===Zombies===

The '''Zombies''' are a race of 'the living dead' with many types and origins ranging from magical to artificial.

==Other races==

===Bird-Men of Akah Ma'at===

The '''Bird-Men of Akah Ma'at''' are humanoid beings with bird wings from the [[Hyborian Age]] and enemies of Ur-Xanarrh. They were created by Oshtur.<ref name="Conan the Barbarian #153">''Conan the Barbarian'' #153. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Cat People===

The '''Cat People''' are a race of humanoid cats created by magic and are apparently now extinct on Earth. The race had a hand in the origin of [[Tigra]].<ref>''The Cat'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

A similar but unconnected alien race of Cat People, this time from the Land Within, encountered [[Morbius, the Living Vampire|Morbius the Living Vampire]].<ref>''[[Adventure into Fear]]'' #20-26. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Changelings (Woodgod's version)===

The '''Changelings''' are human-animal hybrids created by a being named [[Woodgod]] using genetic engineering.<ref>''Marvel Premiere'' #31. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Children of the Sun===

The '''Children of the Sun''' are humanoid beings created by [[Ex Nihilo (comics)|Ex Nihilo]].<ref>''Avengers'' Vol. 5 #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Children of the Vault===

The '''[[Children of the Vault]]''' are a group of superhuman beings that evolved from baseline humanity and separated from Mutants.

===Descendants===

The '''Descendants''' are humanoid cybernetic sapient beings created by science and the magic of the Orb of Necromancy.<ref>''Secret Avengers'' #22. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Fish People===

The '''Fish People''' are an offshoot of humanity that live and breathe under water.<ref>''Marvel Boy'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Infra-Worlders===

The '''[[Infra-Worlders]]''' are humans that "evolved" to live and withstand the pressure beneath the ocean.

===Man-Bats of Ur-Xanarrh===

The '''Man-Bats of Ur-Xanarrh''' are humanoid beings with bat wings from the [[Hyborian Age]] and enemies of Akah Ma'at. They were created by the demon [[Chthon (Marvel Comics)|Chthon]].<ref name="Conan the Barbarian #153"/>

===Man-Serpents===

The '''Man-Serpents''' are a race of beings with serpent bodies and human heads created by the demon [[Set (comics)|Set]]. They are related to the Serpent Men.<ref>''Conan the Barbarian'' #7. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===New Men===

The '''[[New Men (Marvel Comics)|New Men]]''' are a race of mutated and evolved animals created by the [[High Evolutionary]].

===Outcasts===

There are two versions of '''Outcasts''':

====Outcasts (gamma version)====

The '''Outcasts''' are a group of desert animals and plants who became susceptible to [[Hulk|Bruce Banner]]'s gamma radiation.<ref>''Incredible Hulk'' #327. Marvel Comics.</ref>

====Outcasts (Subterranean version)====

The '''[[Outcasts (Marvel Comics Subterranea)|Outcasts]]''' are groups of beings who were granted powers by the [[Mole Man]].

===Sasquatch===

The '''[[Sasquatch (comics)#Other characters named Sasquatch|Sasquatch]]''' are a legendary race also known as [[Bigfoot]].

===Saur-Lords===

The '''Saur-Lords''' are a group of genetically altered dinosaurs created by the High Technician.<ref>''Captain America'' #414. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Seal People===

The '''Seal People''' are a race of humanoid [[Pinniped|seals]] and enemies of Atlantis.<ref name="Human Torch #5">''Human Torch'' #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Shark Men===

The '''Shark Men''' are a race of humanoid sharks that live in the oceans of the world. They were a race of ancient aquatic people who were transformed into this state by the Old Ones.<ref name="Human Torch #5"/>

===Serpent Men===

The '''[[Serpent Men]]''' are a race of humanoid reptilians with [[snake]]-like heads created by the demon [[Set (comics)|Set]]. They are related to the Man-Serpents.

===Spider-People===

The '''Spider-People''' are a race of humanoid beings with spider-like characteristics. They are the children of Omm and the grandchildren of Gaea.<ref>''Marvel Team-Up'' #111. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Stygians===

The '''Stygians''' is a southern race of rock giants, monsters, sorcerers and dark sorcerers from [[Hyborian Age|Hyboria]].<ref>''Conan the Barbarian'' #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Troglodytes of Britain===

The '''Troglodytes of Britain''' are a group of underground dwellers that are apparently an evolutionary throwback.<ref>''Avengers'' #115. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Walrus Men===

The Walrus Men are a race of humanoid [[walrus]]es.<ref name="Human Torch #5"/>

===Wolf-Men of Valusia===

The '''Wolf-Men of Valusia''' are a race of lupine shapeshifters similar to [[#Werewolves|werewolves]] created by the demon Chthon. While the Wolf Men of Valusia are vulnerable to silver like the werewolves, they can change between their human and Wolf-Men forms without the aid of the full moon.<ref>''Kull the Conqueror'' Vol. 2 #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

===Yeti===

'''Yeti''' are fur-covered humanoid beings living in the Himalaya Mountains and familiarly known as the "Abominable Snowmen." There are three known varieties of Yeti:

* A far more primitive race of Yeti with human intelligence were killed by an expedition team.<ref>''Man-Thing'' vol. 2 #3</ref>

* An example of a race of Yeti was encountered by [[Shang-Chi]] during his quest in Tibet.<ref>''[[Master of Kung Fu (comics)|Master of Kung Fu]]'' #124. Marvel Comics.</ref>

====Cold People====

The '''Cold People''' (also called the '''Chosen''') are a race of creatures living high in the Himalayas that are often mistaken for Yeti because they have a similar appearance.<ref>''Fantastic Four'' #145-146. Marvel Comics.</ref>

==References==

{{reflist}}

==External links==

* {{Marvunapp|http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/coldpeopleff.htm|Cold People}}

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