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Earthworm

Earthworm is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by
DC Comics DC Comics (originally DC Comics, Inc., and also known simply as DC) is an American comic book publisher owned by DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC is an initialism for "Detective Comics", an American comic book seri ...
. Herbert Hynde is a criminal who ran a baby-selling ring while operating as Earthworm until it attracted the attention of Huntress. Though the ring was shut down, Earthworm escaped into the sewers. In "
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", Earthworm sells his soul to Neron and gains a worm-like body that enables him to dig rapidly and control
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. He accompanies Blackguard and
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in attacking the Warriors bar before being defeated.


Simon Ecks


Eclipso


Eel

Eel is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.


Gangster version

Eel is a gangster who fought
Blue Beetle Blue Beetle is the name of three superheroes appearing in a number of American comic books published by a variety of companies since 1939. The most recent of the companies to own rights to Blue Beetle is DC Comics, which bought the rights to the ...
.


Star-Spangled Kid villain

Eel is a slippery master criminal who fought Star-Spangled Kid and Stripsey.


Blackhawks villain

Eel is a criminal who is a member of the League of Anti-Blackhawks alongside Owl, Buzzard, and Chameleon and an enemy of the Blackhawks.


Mortimer Coolidge

Mortimer Coolidge is a criminal who wears a special suit that grants him aquakinetic abilities, density control, and telekinesis. He is an enemy of
Aquaman Aquaman is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Paul Norris and Mort Weisinger, the character debuted in ''More Fun Comics'' #73 (November 1941). Initially a backup feature in DC's anthology titles ...
and
Aquagirl Aquagirl (also Aqua-Girl) is the alias used by several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, typically depicted as supporting characters of Aquaman originating from the realm of Atlantis. The first two incarnations ...
. In "
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", Eel joins
Alexander Luthor Jr. Alexander Luthor Jr. is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by DC Comics. The son of Earth-Three's Lex Luthor, he played a large role in the ''Crisis on Infinite Earths'' and ''Infinite Crisis'' events. Publication history ...
's
Secret Society of Super Villains Secret Society of Super Villains (SSoSV) is a DC Comics title that debuted in May–June 1976. The series presented a group of DC's supervillains, mostly foes of the Justice League, Justice League of America. The series was cancelled with issue #1 ...
.


Eel in other media

The Mortimer Coolidge incarnation of Eel appears in '' Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox''.


Eve Eden


John Economos

John Economos is a character from DC Comics created by John Ostrander and Luke McDonnell, debuting in ''Suicide Squad'' #1 (1987). Economos is the warden of Belle Reve Penitentiary, and from his position, he works aiding
Amanda Waller Amanda Belle Waller (née Blake), also known as "the Wall", is a fictional character featured in some American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in '' Legends'' #1 in 1986 and was created by John Ostrander, Len We ...
in the formation of the
Suicide Squad The Suicide Squad is an antihero/supervillain team appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The first version of the Suicide Squad debuted in ''The Brave and the Bold'' #25 (September 1959) and the second and modern version, cre ...
.


John Economos in other media

John Economos appears in media from the
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and the
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, portrayed by
Steve Agee Steven Douglas Agee (; born February 26, 1969) is an American comedian, actor, writer and musician, known for roles including Steve Myron on the Comedy Central series '' The Sarah Silverman Program'' and as John Economos in the DCEU superhero f ...
. This version is an agent of A.R.G.U.S. and aide to Amanda Waller.


Morgan Edge


Vincent Edge

Vincent Edge is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Vincent Edge is the father of
Morgan Edge Morgan Edge is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Originally a supporting character, he is a media mogul who acquires '' The Daily Planet'' and employs Clark Kent as a television journalist for his WGBS ...
who took over Galaxy Communications when Morgan was recovering from a heart attack. In " Reign of the Supermen", Vincent attempts to force
Superboy Superboy is an identity used by several fictional superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. These characters have been featured in several eponymous comic series, in addition to ''Adventure Comics'' and other series ...
into signing a contract with Galaxy Communications. He is later killed by
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.


Vincent Edge in other media

Vincent Edge appears in the ''
Harley Quinn Harley Quinn (Dr. Harleen Frances Quinzel, PhD) is a fictional American character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. She was created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for ''Batman: The Animated Series'' as a henchwoman for the ...
'' episode "Back to School", voiced by
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.


Wade Eiling


El Castigo


El Diablo


Elasti-Girl


Thomas Elliot


Elongated Man


Albert Elwood


Ember

Ember is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer
Paul Dini Paul McClaran Dini (; born August 7, 1957) is an American writer, animator, and comic book artist. He has served as a producer and writer for several Warner Bros. Animation/DC Comics animated series, most notably ''Batman: The Animated Series' ...
and artist Stéphane Roux, she first appeared in ''
Zatanna Zatanna Zatara (), known mononymously as Zatanna, is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Gardner Fox and Murphy Anderson, and first appeared in ''Hawkman (comic book), Hawkman'' #4 (N ...
'' (vol. 2) #1 (July 2010). The character is an unborn dragon gestating in the body of an unnamed human, and a servant of Brother Night.


Ember in other media

* Ember appears in ''
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'', voiced by
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. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version sports a demonic appearance. * Ember appears in the '' DC Super Hero Girls'' episode "#TheFreshPrincessOfRenFaire", voiced by Bennett Abara. This version is a centuries-old dragon who can create fire constructs and assume partially and fully human forms. Mistaking Zatanna for a princess, she kidnaps and attempts to kill her before being killed by
Wonder Woman Wonder Woman is a superheroine who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appeared in ''All Star Comics'' Introducing Wonder Woman, #8, published October 21, 1941, with her first feature in ''Sensation Comic ...
.


Emerald Empress


Neal Emerson


Emperor Blackgate

Emperor Blackgate is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He appeared during "
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". Ignatius Ogilvy is the son of a crook named Ed Ogilvy, who was later killed alongside his wife during a negotiation.''Detective Comics'' (vol. 2) #20 (July 2013) Subsequently, Ignatius becomes a henchman of the
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. He later transforms into a monster using a chemical derived from the
Man-Bat Man-Bat (Dr. Robert Kirkland "Kirk" Langstrom) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Introduced in ''Detective Comics'' #400 (June 1970) as an enemy of the superhero Batman, the character belongs to t ...
serum, Bane's Venom, and
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's plants before being defeated by Batman and imprisoned in Blackgate Penetentiary. In "
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", Emperor Blackgate joins the
Secret Society of Super Villains Secret Society of Super Villains (SSoSV) is a DC Comics title that debuted in May–June 1976. The series presented a group of DC's supervillains, mostly foes of the Justice League, Justice League of America. The series was cancelled with issue #1 ...
.


Enchantress


Enforcer

Enforcer is the name of several characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.


Daniel Kingdom

Daniel Kingdom is an operative of the Council.


Leroy Merkyn

Leroy Merkyn is a mercenary who worked for the 2000 Committee and fought
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.''Firestorm'' (vol. 2) #14 (July 1983)


Mica Love

Mica Love is a mercenary who worked for the 2000 Committee. She would also become an Enforcer when fighting Firestorm.


Joe Gardner

Joe Gardner is a clone of
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created by the Draal.


Curtis Engstrom


Eradicator


Eraser

Eraser is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Leonard "Lenny" Fiasco was a low-grade student during his high school years and classmate of Bruce Wayne. After dropping out of school, Leonard became a masked criminal known as Eraser, who erased evidence from crime scenes for other criminals.


Eraser in other media

Eraser makes a non-speaking cameo appearance in ''
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'' as one of several villains recruited by the Joker to take part in his attack on Gotham City.


Saul Erdel

Dr. Saul Erdel is a scientist in the
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. Erdel was a brilliant scientist who created a transmitter to communicate with other worlds, unintentionally transporting the
Martian Manhunter The Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz) is a superhero in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Joseph Samachson and artist Joe Certa, the character first appeared in the story "The Manhunter from Mars" in ''Detective Comics ...
to Earth. The shock of seeing J'onn causes Erdel to have a heart attack and die in his arms. His ''DC Rebirth'' version appeared in a flashback renamed Mark Saul Erdel.


Saul Erdel in other media

* Saul Erdel appears in '' Justice League: The New Frontier''. This version operated in an observatory in Gotham, and before dying, expressed regret at stranding J'onn on Earth and advised him to not reveal himself and take the time to study humanity, to avoid persecution. * Saul Erdel makes a non-speaking cameo in a flashback in '' Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths''.


Esper Lass


Sarah Essen

Sarah Essen, also as Sarah Essen Gordon, is a character in
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. Appearing in ''Batman'' #405, part of the '' Batman: Year One'' storyline, she is a detective partnered with then-lieutenant James Gordon. A woman of German descent, her age is never revealed, but in
Greg Rucka Gregory Rucka (born November 29, 1969) is an American writer known for the series of novels starring his character Atticus Kodiak, the creator-owned comic book series '' Whiteout'', '' Queen & Country'', '' Stumptown'' and '' Lazarus'', as well ...
's novelization of the " No Man's Land" storyline she is said to be 12 years younger than Gordon. Sarah's detective skills are shown during her attempts with Gordon to catch Batman, by guessing (correctly) that he is Bruce Wayne by virtue of his history and the money needed for Batman's arsenal. She and Gordon, who was married at the time, start a brief affair, but a corrupt Commissioner Gillian B. Loeb attempts to blackmail them; Gordon ends the affair and confesses his actions to his wife Barbara. Sarah leaves
Gotham City Gotham City ( ), or simply Gotham, is a fictional city in the Northeastern United States that serves as the primary city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is best known as the home of the superhero Batman and his List ...
for
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soon afterwards. Sarah returns in ''Batman'' #458 (January 1991), where it is explained that she had married a New York cop who was killed during a drug bust. Gordon had long since divorced and the two begin a relationship, resulting in Gordon's proposing to her on a night when the police station is under attack by a trio of supervillains with electrical powers. The two get married in '' Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight'' Annual #2 (1992). When James Gordon is demoted by Mayor Armand Krol in ''Batman'' #519, Sarah is given the job in his stead. Gordon later resigns from the
Gotham City Police Department Gotham City ( ), or simply Gotham, is a fictional city in the Northeastern United States that serves as the primary city appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. It is best known as the home of the superhero Batman and his List ...
in the same issue. She takes on Gordon's collaboration with Batman and Robin, but does not like the job. Later, Sarah is fired from the GCPD by Krol, who is now "a lame duck" after recently losing in the mayoral election against Marion Grange. Essen is replaced as Commissioner by Andrew Howe, a close friend of Armand Krol. Grange later re-instates James Gordon as Commissioner and also re-hires and promotes Sarah to serve as liaison between the GCPD and the mayor's office. Sarah is murdered by the Joker in ''Detective Comics'' #741, at the end of the " No Man's Land" story arc. Her stepdaughter Barbara attends her funeral, feeling regret to call her as Sarah rather than Mom. In the post-''
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'' continuity (as seen in flashbacks in ''Detective Comics'' #875), Gordon and Essen were married much earlier, when Gordon was still a lieutenant, and she had a more active role in raising her stepdaughter. In ''
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''-rebooted DC continuity, Sarah's marriage with James Gordon never took place, even after the
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event, but she returned in the "
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" relaunch.


Other versions of Sarah Essen

Sarah Essen makes cameo appearances in ''
The Dark Knight Returns ''The Dark Knight Returns'' (alternatively titled ''Batman: The Dark Knight Returns'' but originally titled ''Batman: The Dark Knight'') is a 1986 four-issue comic book miniseries starring Batman, written by Frank Miller, illustrated by Miller ...
''.


Sarah Essen in other media

* Sarah Essen appears in '' Gotham'', portrayed by Zabryna Guevara. This version is the captain of the GCPD Homicide Squad and the boss of James Gordon and Harvey Bullock. * Sarah Essen appears in '' Batman: Year One'', voiced by
Katee Sackhoff Katee Sackhoff (born April 8, 1980) is an American actress known for being Lieutenant Kara "Starbuck" Thrace on ''Battlestar Galactica'' (2004–2009), Niko Breckenridge on '' Another Life'' (2019–2021), Victoria "Vic" Moretti on '' Longmire' ...
. * Sarah Essen appears in '' Batman: The Dark Knight Returns'', voiced by
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. * Sarah Essen appears as a character summon in '' Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure''.


E. Davis Ester


Etrigan the Demon


Eve


Will Everett


Will Everett III


Ron Evers

Ron Evers is a character in
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. First appearing in '' Tales of the New Teen Titans'' #1, Ron Evers was the childhood friend of Victor Stone and grew up in the slums of
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, which led him to become a criminal as an adult. He comes into conflict with Stone, who had since become Cyborg, and is presumed dead in their ensuing battle. However, he is rescued by S.T.A.R. Labs, transformed into a cyborg, and weaponized by the military. Cyborg later removes Ron's cybernetic implants, after which he reforms and founds the Church of Anti-Technocracy, an anti-technology organization.


Ron Evers in other media

* Ron Evers appears in ''
Young Justice Young Justice is a fictional DC Comics superhero team consisting of teenaged heroes. The team was formed in 1998 when DC's usual teen hero group, the Teen Titans, had become adults and changed their name to the Titans. Like the original ''Teen T ...
'', voiced by
Khary Payton Khary Payton (born May 16, 1972) is an American actor. He is known for his roles as King Ezekiel on the AMC horror drama series '' The Walking Dead'' and Dr. Terrell Jackson on the soap opera ''General Hospital'', as well as voicing Cyborg acr ...
. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information. This version is a classmate of Victor Stone and a football player for the Henry Heywood High Steelworkers. * A genderbent version of Ron, Roni Evers, appears in ''Doom Patrol'', portrayed by Karen Obilom.


Everyman


Evil Star


Extant


References

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