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Erg
Erg as depicted in X-Men: The 198 #5 (July 2006). Art by Jim Muniz.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearancePower Pack #12 (July 1985)
Created byLouise Simonson
June Brigman
In-story information
Alter egoUnknown
SpeciesHuman mutant
Team affiliationsDrain Dwellers
Morlocks
The 198
Notable aliasesErg
Abilities
  • Energy absorption and redirection

Erg is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer Louise Simonson and artist June Brigman, the character first appeared in Power Pack #12 (July 1985).[1] Erg is a mutant—a subspecies of humans born with superhuman abilities—who can absorb various forms of energy and project them as blasts.[2] Over the course of his publication history, he has been a member of several teams, including the 198 and the Morlocks.[3]

Since his original introduction in comics, Erg has been featured in various other Marvel-licensed products, including animated television series. The character made his live-action debut in The Gifted (2017), portrayed by Michael Luwoye.

Publication history

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Erg debuted in Power Pack #12 (July 1985), created by Louise Simonson and June Brigman.[4] He subsequently appeared in several Marvel series, including Uncanny X-Men (1981),[5] X-Factor (1986),[6] Decimation: House of M - The Day After (2005),[7] X-Men: The 198 (2006),[8] X-Men: Divided We Stand (2008),[9] X-Men: Legacy (2008),[10] Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia (2009),[11] and X-Men Legends (2021).[12]

Furthermore, Erg appeared as part of the "Morlocks" entry in Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #9 (1986).

Fictional character biography

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Erg is a member of the Morlocks and was a member of the faction called the "Drain Dwellers" that encountered Power Pack, and tried to force them to be adopted by Annalee, whose children had died.[13] Erg helped the Morlocks make one more unsuccessful attempt to get Power Pack to become the children of Annalee.[14] Annalee sent Erg to make peace with the Power Pack children.[15] During the Mutant Massacre, Erg helped Beautiful Dreamer escape from the Marauders.[16] He was one of the few to survive the Marauders' attack during the 'Mutant Massacre'.[17] Erg and the surviving Drain Dwellers are taken to X-Factor headquarters for their own safety.[18] There, he encounters the rival Morlock faction the Tunnelers,[19] and tries living there with the team.[20] Ultimately he and the other Morlocks decided to leave and return to the Alley.[21]

He is among the first mutants to seek a safe haven at the Xavier Institute following M-Day, when most mutants lost their powers.[volume & issue needed] Erg, Mammomax, and Peepers are pursued by the Sapien League, who capture them just before they can reach the Institute. The League members attempt to burn the three at the stake, but are saved by Wolverine.[22]

Erg remains at the Xavier Institute with many other mutants, some unwillingly, becoming something of a ringleader for the non-X-Men members of the 198. It is Erg's idea to raise a "198" flag, the number representing what was originally thought to be the number of mutants left in the world after the Decimation.[23] He is among the mutants who attack Sentinel Squad O*N*E (Office of National Emergency) because they want to leave the Xavier estate.[volume & issue needed]

Erg is among the mutants who accept having an electronic tag inserted to be allowed to go out on a supervised group trip to Salem Center. Valerie Cooper tells the mutants that the tags are harmless tracking devices, but Erg later discovers that they are designed to generate disabling electronic pulses. After learning this, Mister M destroys the chips.[volume & issue needed]

During "The Extremists" arc, Erg reappears alongside some of his fellow Morlocks under the leadership of Masque. Besides Erg, this group consists of Bliss, Litterbug, Skids, and Leech.[24]

In "Dark Reign", Erg is captured by Norman Osborn after the riots in San Francisco.[25] He later takes refuge on Utopia and helps battle the Nimrods.[26]

Powers and abilities

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Erg possesses the ability to absorb various forms of ambient and directed energy, which are focused into powerful electrical blasts discharged from his eyes. Erg is skilled in the use of bladed weapons and typically carries a large knife. Despite apparently having only one fully functional eye, his depth perception is largely unimpaired.[27]

Other versions

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An alternate version of Erg appears in X-Men '92: House of XCII. After the X-Men establish the mutant nation of Krakoa, Erg is invited to reside on the island alongside other mutants. He is later seen observing Glowworm's duel with Silver Samurai in the Quarry.[28]

In other media

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  • Erg appears as a non-speaking character in X-Men: The Animated Series as a member of the Morlocks.[29]
  • Erg appears in The Gifted, portrayed by Michael Luwoye.[30] This version is a mutant separatist and the leader of the Morlocks. He wears an eyepatch over his left eye and bears a self-inflicted M-shaped scar symbolizing mutant pride. Erg and the Morlocks are portrayed as a neutral faction seeking to live in peace.[31][32][33][34]
  • Erg appears in X-Men '97, in which he and the Morlocks relocate to Genosha before being killed by Sentinels.[35]

References

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  1. ^ "Power Pack (Marvel, 1984 series) #12 [Direct]". Grand Comics Database. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  2. ^ "e-". Comic Boards. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  3. ^ "ERG". UncannyXMen.net. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  4. ^ "Religion of Erg (Andreas Konig) of the groups: Drain Dwellers, Morlocks, The 198". Comic Book Religion. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  5. ^ "Uncanny X-Men (1st series) #195". UncannyXMen.net. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  6. ^ "How to Use the Master List". Marvunapp.com. January 5, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  7. ^ "Decimation: House of M - The Day After". UncannyXMen.net. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  8. ^ "Religion and Characters in X-Men: The 198 #1 (Mar. 2006)". Comic Book Religion. September 27, 2012. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  9. ^ "Religion and Characters in X-Men: Divided We Stand #1 (June 2008): "Belong"". Comic Book Religion. April 5, 2009. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  10. ^ "Religion and Characters in X-Men: Legacy (vol. 1) #226 (Sep. 2009): "Suppressing Fire: Part 1 of 2"". Comic Book Religion. August 21, 2009. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  11. ^ "Religion and Characters in Dark Avengers/Uncanny X-Men: Utopia #1 (Aug. 2009): "Utopia: Part 1"". Comic Book Religion. July 7, 2009. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  12. ^ "X-Men Legends (1st series) #11". UncannyXMen.net. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  13. ^ Power Pack #12 (July 1985)
  14. ^ Uncanny X-Men #195 (July 1985)
  15. ^ Power Pack #19 (February 1986)
  16. ^ X-Factor #10 (November 1986)
  17. ^ Craig, Richard (September 28, 2024). "Did Deadpool & Wolverine Cut Another Original Avenger Variant?". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved January 23, 2026. Erg is a member of the Morlocks, a group of mutants who choose to live in isolation from mainstream society due to their grotesque or non-conforming appearances. Erg's mutant ability allows him to absorb forms of energy, and release it as a powerful blast from his single, glowing eye...Erg has been adapted into other forms of media, albeit sparingly. He made his live-action debut in the TV series The Gifted, where he was portrayed by actor Michael Luwoye.
  18. ^ Power Pack #27 (December 1986)
  19. ^ X-Factor #11 (December 1986)
  20. ^ X-Factor #12 (January 1987)
  21. ^ X-Factor #15 (April 1987)
  22. ^ House of M: The Day After one-shot (January 2006)
  23. ^ X-Men: The 198 #1 (March 2006)
  24. ^ Uncanny X-Men #488-491 (September - December 2007)
  25. ^ Dark Avengers #7 (September 2009)
  26. ^ The New Mutants (vol. 3) #14 (August 2010)
  27. ^ "Erg (Morlock, Power Pack/X-Men character)". Marvunapp.com. December 21, 2014. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  28. ^ X-Men '92: House of XCII #2 (June 2022)
  29. ^ "Erg (Earth-92131, X-Men character)". Marvunapp.com. August 15, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
  30. ^ Melrose, Kevin (October 10, 2018). "The Gifted's New Mutant Group, the Morlocks, Explained". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
  31. ^ Burt, Kayti (October 10, 2018). "The Gifted Season 2 Episode 3 Review: coMplications". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on October 10, 2018. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  32. ^ Dandy, Jim (January 9, 2019). "The Gifted Season 2 Episode 11 Review: meMento". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  33. ^ Dandy, Jim (January 16, 2019). "The Gifted Season 2 Episode 12 Review: hoMe". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on January 16, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  34. ^ Dandy, Jim (January 23, 2019). "The Gifted Season 2 Episode 13 Review: teMpted". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on January 24, 2019. Retrieved January 24, 2019.
  35. ^ Matadeen, Renaldo (April 12, 2024). "Every Character Death in X-Men '97 Episode 5". CBR. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
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