They believe humans are animals and there's no point of civilization. Led by Alpha, the Whisperers view the apocalypse as a reset button. After a large number of survivors banded together shortly after the apocalypse, they decide to change their way of life. The primitive cult-like group serves as the main protagonists for a sizeable story arc in the comics.
The Whisperers first appear in Issue 130 of The Walking Dead comic book series created by Robert Kirkman. The disguise is intended for more than just protection, it's a method of carrying out planned attacks.
In shock, the group fends off the rest of these imposters only to realize some of the "dead" are humans wearing the skin of walkers as a disguise. When Jesus tries to take out a walker, the seemingly undead figure dodges the sword and stabs Jesus in the back killing him. Rosita tips off Michonne that they aren't dealing with actual walkers so backup arrives but it's already too late. While cornered in a cemetery, Daryl, Aaron, Eugene, and Jesus try to fight their way out.
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They also soon realize that these aren't normal walkers. The herd eventually catches up to the trio around the same time they find Eugene. Even stranger is the fact that one of the walkers seems to notice them from afar. On their new mission, they encounter a very large group of walker circling around a field. The Whisperers make their grand introduction in the season 9 midseason finale, "Evolution." After Rosita reveals Eugene's location, Daryl, Aaron, and Jesus go out to search for him. A few oddly-timed POV shots hint that someone (or something) is watching from the woods when Michonne escorts Magna's group to Hilltop. Thankfully, Jesus and Aaron come to her rescue but the strange happenings seem to amp up from there. Her exhaustion eventually gets the best of her, but not before she shoots a flare. In the following episode, "Stradivarius," a severely injured Rosita is still being chased by the whispering walkers. More importantly, Rosita and Eugene realize that the walkers are actively searching for them. While they cover themselves with mud, they hear the walkers communicate. This sense of dread is intensified when a walker herd forces Rosita and Eugene to hide down a ravine in the woods. After their arrival, however, the show starts to drop hints that there might actually be another threat out there. When Magna is introduced, there's a cause for concern that her group will be the next to cause issues for Michonne and the other communities. The Whisperers Are Walking Dead's New Villains
This Page: The Whisperers In The TV Show & Comics.The Whisperers' beliefs and methods of disguise prove very problematic for fellow survivors in the area. Their arrival has major implications for the series and its future.
They travel among the walkers and communicate with one another through whispers, which explains their name. The Whisperers disguise themselves by wearing the skinned faces of the undead. Related: Rick & Morgan Can Reunite In The Walking Dead Movies - Here's How The arrival of the Whisperers has always been a highly anticipated turning point in the series, especially to comic book readers, and the deadly group is like nothing the viewers have seen to this point. Shane, the Governor, Gareth, and of course Negan and his Saviors quickly come to mind. The Walking Dead has had its fair share of antagonists. In a surprise twist, his character was revealed to be alive, but he won't be around when the Whisperers wreak havoc. Actor Andrew Lincoln, who played Rick since the series began in 2010, notably left the show during the ninth season. The midseason premiere marks the first time that the group will face off against a dangerous new threat without Rick Grimes in the lead. Season 9 of The Walking Deadis entering uncharted territory for the AMC-hit series, introducing a deadly new group of villains called the Whisperers.