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Evil Ernie

Evil Ernie
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Creation & Design

Evil Ernie was created by Brian Pulido and Steven Hughes, debuting in the early 1990s as a dark anti-hero in the Chaos! Comics universe.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain, Evil Ernie quickly gained popularity and evolved into a complex character with a tragic backstory involving love, loss, and revenge.

Character Development

Over the years, Evil Ernie has transitioned from a simple villain to a multifaceted anti-hero, grappling with his dark past while seeking redemption and purpose.

Cultural Reception

Evil Ernie has garnered a cult following, praised for its unique blend of horror and humor, as well as its distinctive art style.

Character Details

Real Name:
Ernie
Aliases:
Evil Ernie, The Reaper
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Lady Death, The Chaos! Universe
Abilities:
Necromancy, Superhuman strength, Regeneration
Equipment:
Chainsaw, Various weapons
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black
Malibu Oct 1991

Malibu Sun #6

Malibu Sun #6
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Preview of Lady Death
Preview of Evil Ernie
Published two months prior to the first appearance of Evil Ernie #1 (1991)
Includes multiple pages of art from Evil Ernie #2
Eternity Dec 1991

Evil Ernie #1

Evil Ernie #1
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1st appearance of Lady Death
1st appearance of Evil Ernie
First published work in the comic book industry by Brian Pulido
Eternity Feb 1992

Evil Ernie #2

Evil Ernie #2
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1st cover and second appearance of Lady Death
2nd appearance of Evil Ernie
1st appearance of Smiley the Psychotic Button
Eternity Mar 1992

Evil Ernie #3

Evil Ernie #3
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3rd appearance of Lady Death
3rd appearance of Evil Ernie
Print run of 7,000
Fewer than 10 copies graded 9.8 on the CGC census
Eternity May 1992

Evil Ernie #5

Evil Ernie #5
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Conclusion of limited series that introduced Lady Death and Evil Ernie
Interior black and white advertisement for Spawn, released prior to Spawn #1 but after other comics that contained promotional Spawn ads

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