Erg (comics)
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Erg is a fictional mutant
character in the Marvel Comics
Universe.
and June Brigman
.
The character subsequently appears in The Uncanny X-Men #195 (July 1985), X-Factor #10 (November 1986), Power Pack #27 (December 1986), X-Factor #11-12 (December 1986-January 1987), #15 (April 1987), Decimation: House of M - The Day After #1 (January 2006), X-Men: The 198 #1 (March 2006), X-Men: The 198 Files #1 (March 2006), X-Men #183 (April 2006), X-Men: The 198 #2-5 (April-July 2006), and The Uncanny X-Men #487-491 (August-December 2007).
Erg appeared as part of the "Morlocks" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
#9.
, and was one of the few Morlocks to survive the Marauders
' attack during the 'Mutant Massacre
'. He was also one of the first mutants to seek a safe haven at the Xavier Institute following M-Day
, when most mutants lost their powers. Erg, Mammomax
, and Peepers
were running from members of the murderous Sapien League. They had the institute in sight when they were taken down by a shock grenade and tasers. The Leper Queen
orders her men to kill them. The League members set up three St. Andrew's
crosses (which are "X" shaped) with braces to keep the crosses upright. Erg is tied to one of the crosses. Gasoline was poured on and a lit match tossed. Erg regains consciousness when the lower legs of the cross were blazing. He would have died if he hadn't been yanked off by Wolverine
. The X-Man had been sitting in the Xavier estate woods, letting Colossus
sketch him.
Erg ends up living with many other mutants, some there unwillingly. It was Erg's idea to have a "198" flag, the number representing what was originally though to be the amount of mutants left in the entire world. He claims he had an uncle, unnamed, who was a Hell's Angel. He states that the Hell's Angels wear a 1% badge because the media says it was just one percent of bikers who caused the trouble when a biker gang tore up a town called Hollister back in the 1940s.
He was one of a few mutants who attacks Sentinel Squad O*N*E (Office of National Emergency) because they want to leave the Xavier estate. Mister M
ends that fight.
Erg is also one of the unfortunate mutants who accepted having an electronic tag inserted in order to be allowed to go out on a supervised group trip to Salem Center. Dr. Cooper
told the mutants that the tags were "...a harmless tracking device, inserted under the skin with a simple and painless surgical process." That wasn't true, as Erg figured out too late. The tags have the ability to generate disabling electronic pulses. Later on, Mister M
takes the liberty of freeing the chipped mutants of their devices.
. Besides Erg, this group consists of Bliss
, Litterbug
and Skids
, and a captured Leech
.
's mutant prisoners after the riots in San Francisco. Erg was later one of the mutant residents of Utopia, who where rallied by Cyclops to fight against the attacking Nimrods
.
Mutant (Marvel Comics)
In comic books published by Marvel Comics, a mutant is an organism who possesses a genetic trait called an X-gene that allows the mutant to naturally develop superhuman powers and abilities...
character in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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Universe.
Publication history
Erg's first appearance was in Power Pack #12 (July 1985), and he was created by Louise SimonsonLouise Simonson
Louise Simonson, born Mary Louise Alexander , is an American comic book writer and editor. She is best known for her work on comic book titles such as Power Pack, X-Factor, New Mutants, Superman: The Man of Steel, and Steel...
and June Brigman
June Brigman
June Brigman is an American comic book artist and illustrator. She is best known for creating the pre-teen superhero characters Power Pack with writer Louise Simonson in 1984...
.
The character subsequently appears in The Uncanny X-Men #195 (July 1985), X-Factor #10 (November 1986), Power Pack #27 (December 1986), X-Factor #11-12 (December 1986-January 1987), #15 (April 1987), Decimation: House of M - The Day After #1 (January 2006), X-Men: The 198 #1 (March 2006), X-Men: The 198 Files #1 (March 2006), X-Men #183 (April 2006), X-Men: The 198 #2-5 (April-July 2006), and The Uncanny X-Men #487-491 (August-December 2007).
Erg appeared as part of the "Morlocks" entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition
Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe
The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is an encyclopedic guide which details the fictional universe featured in Marvel Comics publications...
#9.
Fictional character biography
Erg was a member of the MorlocksMorlocks (comics)
The Morlocks are a group of several fictional comic book mutants associated with the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist Paul Smith, they were named after the subterranean race of the same name in H. G. Wells' novel The Time Machine. They first appeared...
, and was one of the few Morlocks to survive the Marauders
Marauders (comics)
The Marauders is a team of fictional supervillain characters in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita, Jr., the team first appear in Uncanny X-Men #210 The Marauders is a team of fictional supervillain characters in comic books published by...
' attack during the 'Mutant Massacre
Mutant Massacre
"Mutant Massacre" was a major Marvel Comics crossover storyline, which took place during the fall of 1986. It primarily involved the superhero teams the X-Men, X-Factor and the New Mutants...
'. He was also one of the first mutants to seek a safe haven at the Xavier Institute following M-Day
Decimation (comics)
Decimation is the late 2005 Marvel Comics storyline spinning off from the House of M limited series. It focuses on the ramifications of the Scarlet Witch stripping nearly all of the mutant population of their powers, thereby reducing a society of millions to one of scant hundreds.This event, which...
, when most mutants lost their powers. Erg, Mammomax
Mammomax
Mammomax is a fictional mammoth-shaped human mutant that has appeared in various comic books published by Marvel Comics. He exists in Marvel's main shared universe, known as the Marvel Universe.-Publication history:...
, and Peepers
Peepers
Peepers is a fictional character in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He first appeared as a member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, a group of mutants in Captain America Annual #4. He was created by Jack Kirby.-Fictional character biography:...
were running from members of the murderous Sapien League. They had the institute in sight when they were taken down by a shock grenade and tasers. The Leper Queen
Leper Queen
The Leper Queen is a fictional villain of the Marvel Universe. She's the leader of the Sapien League, an extremist anti-mutant organization similar to the Friends of Humanity.-The Mutant Daughter:...
orders her men to kill them. The League members set up three St. Andrew's
Saltire
A saltire, or Saint Andrew's Cross, is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross or letter ex . Saint Andrew is said to have been martyred on such a cross....
crosses (which are "X" shaped) with braces to keep the crosses upright. Erg is tied to one of the crosses. Gasoline was poured on and a lit match tossed. Erg regains consciousness when the lower legs of the cross were blazing. He would have died if he hadn't been yanked off by Wolverine
Wolverine (comics)
Wolverine is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. Born as James Howlett and commonly known as Logan, Wolverine is a mutant, possessing animal-keen senses, enhanced physical capabilities, three retracting bone claws on each hand and a healing...
. The X-Man had been sitting in the Xavier estate woods, letting Colossus
Colossus (comics)
Colossus is a fictional character, a superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Len Wein and illustrator Dave Cockrum, he first appeared in Giant-Size X-Men #1...
sketch him.
Erg ends up living with many other mutants, some there unwillingly. It was Erg's idea to have a "198" flag, the number representing what was originally though to be the amount of mutants left in the entire world. He claims he had an uncle, unnamed, who was a Hell's Angel. He states that the Hell's Angels wear a 1% badge because the media says it was just one percent of bikers who caused the trouble when a biker gang tore up a town called Hollister back in the 1940s.
He was one of a few mutants who attacks Sentinel Squad O*N*E (Office of National Emergency) because they want to leave the Xavier estate. Mister M
Mister M (comics)
Mister M is a comic book character created for Marvel Comics by David Hine and David Yardin. He debuted in District X #2.-Early life:Not much is known about the enigmatic man called Mr. M...
ends that fight.
Erg is also one of the unfortunate mutants who accepted having an electronic tag inserted in order to be allowed to go out on a supervised group trip to Salem Center. Dr. Cooper
Valerie Cooper
Valerie "Val" Cooper is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics Universe who currently works for the Office of National Emergency. She is most notable for her work as the liaison for mutant affairs in the United States government.-Publication history:...
told the mutants that the tags were "...a harmless tracking device, inserted under the skin with a simple and painless surgical process." That wasn't true, as Erg figured out too late. The tags have the ability to generate disabling electronic pulses. Later on, Mister M
Mister M (comics)
Mister M is a comic book character created for Marvel Comics by David Hine and David Yardin. He debuted in District X #2.-Early life:Not much is known about the enigmatic man called Mr. M...
takes the liberty of freeing the chipped mutants of their devices.
The Extremists
During Ed Brubaker's "The Extremists" arc, Erg reappeared alongside some of his fellow Morlocks under the leadership of MasqueMasque (comics)
Masque is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Masque was originally a prominent member of the sewer-dwelling community of mutant outcasts called the Morlocks, led by Callisto.-Publication history:...
. Besides Erg, this group consists of Bliss
Bliss (Morlocks)
Bliss is a fictional character, a mutant in the Marvel Comics Universe. Her first appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #261 .-Fictional character biography:Bliss was a Morlock who became a loyal follower of Masque...
, Litterbug
Litterbug (comics)
Litterbug is a fictional mutant character in the Marvel Comics. His first appearance in the mainstream Marvel Universe was in Morlocks #1, created by Geoff Johns and Shawn Martinbrough.-Fictional character biography:...
and Skids
Skids (comics)
Skids is a Marvel Comics mutant. Created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Jackson Guice, she first appeared in X-Factor vol. 1 #7 .-Morlocks:...
, and a captured Leech
Leech (comics)
Leech is a character in the Marvel Comics Universe.Leech made his first appearance in Uncanny X-Men as a Morlock, a group of mutants whose deformities force them to live in the sewers under Manhattan. He is usually depicted as being around 12 years old...
.
Dark Reign
Erg is shown as one of Norman OsbornGreen Goblin
The Green Goblin is a fictional character, a supervillain who appears in the comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Steve Ditko, and first appeared in The Amazing Spider-Man #14 ....
's mutant prisoners after the riots in San Francisco. Erg was later one of the mutant residents of Utopia, who where rallied by Cyclops to fight against the attacking Nimrods
Nimrod (comics)
Nimrod is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #191 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist John Romita, Jr. Hailing from the "Days of Future Past" timeline, Nimrod is a powerful, virtually...
.
Powers and abilities
Erg who was able to absorb all forms of energy and project them in blasts from his right eye, which he called his "electric eye".In other media
- Erg has appeared in a few episodes of the X-Men: The Animated Series with his fellow Morlocks and fought the X-Men.
External links
- Erg at the Marvel Universe