Key Collector Comics
Evil Ernie
View Key Issues

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
First Appearance:
Malibu Sun #6
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

Clicking on the eBay link and making a purchase may result in this site earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.

Malibu Sun #6
Malibu ⋅ 1991
View Details
Malibu Sun #6
 
Low
$8
Mid
$20
High
$80

Key Facts

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

Malibu Sun #8
Malibu ⋅ 1991
View Details
Malibu Sun #8
 
Low
$50
Mid
$150
High
$500

Key Facts

Preview of Evil Ernie #1

1st cover appearance of Evil Ernie

Evil Ernie #1
Eternity ⋅ 1991
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Evil Ernie #1
 
Low
$50
Mid
$150
High
$550

Key Facts

1st appearance of Lady Death

1st appearance of Evil Ernie

First published work in the comic book industry by Brian Pulido

Evil Ernie #2
Eternity ⋅ 1992
View Details
Evil Ernie #2
 
Low
$30
Mid
$90
High
$300

Key Facts

1st cover and second appearance of Lady Death

2nd appearance of Evil Ernie

1st appearance of Smiley the Psychotic Button

Evil Ernie #3
Eternity ⋅ 1992
View Details
Evil Ernie #3
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$100

Key Facts

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

Evil Ernie #4
Eternity ⋅ 1992
View Details
Evil Ernie #4
 
Low
$10
Mid
$30
High
$100

Key Facts

4th appearance of Lady Death

4th appearance of Evil Ernie

Evil Ernie #5
Eternity ⋅ 1992
View Details
Evil Ernie #5
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30

Key Facts

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

Evil Ernie Limited Edition #1
Adventure Publications ⋅ 1992
View Details
Evil Ernie Limited Edition #1
 
Low
$3
Mid
$9
High
$30

Key Facts

Reprint of Evil Ernie #1, first appearance of Lady Death

Print run: approximately 1,200 copies

Evil Ernie #0
Variant ⋅ Eternity ⋅ 1993
View Details
Evil Ernie #0
 
Low
$5
Mid
$18
High
$65

Key Facts

Variant cover art by Mark McKenna

Platinum edition

Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #1
Chaos! Comics ⋅ 1995
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (1)
Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

1st appearance of Chastity, a vampire and an assassin

Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #1
Chromium ⋅ Chaos! Comics ⋅ 1995
View Details
Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$5
High
$15

Key Facts

Variant cover chromium wraparound

Limited to 10,000 copies

Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #5
Chaos! Comics ⋅ 1996
View Details
Evil Ernie: Straight To Hell #5
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$3

Key Facts

Death of Pagan, decapitation by Evil Ernie

Chaos #1
Dynamite ⋅ 2014
View Details  ⋅  View Variants (25)
Chaos #1
 
Low
$1
Mid
$2
High
$10

Key Facts

1st appearance of Mistresss Hel

Reboot of the Chaos Universe

Adjust Your Filters To See More Comics!

By default Key Collector searches for Standard Cover Key Issues.

Adjust the "Variants" and/or "Non-Key Issues" search filters above for additional content:

  • Variant Covers ([[totalVariants]])
  • Non-Key Issues ([[totalNonKeys]])

At Key Collector, our primary focus is on unearthing those rare Standard Cover Key Issues for you. However, the world of comic collectibles is vast and varied. We want to make sure you have the tools to explore it all!