List of DC Comics characters: E

Earthworm (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 is shut down, Earthworm escapes into the sewers.^[1]

During the "Underworld Unleashed" storyline, Earthworm sells his soul to Neron, gaining a worm-like body that allows him to dig rapidly and control vermin.^[2]

Echo is the name of three characters appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.

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 in the formation of the Suicide Squad.

Vincent Edge is the father of Morgan Edge. After Morgan suffers a heart attack and is hospitalized, Vincent takes over Galaxy Communicates in his absence.^[8]

In the storyline "Reign of the Supermen", Vincent Edge develops a scheme to maintain the exclusive rights to Superboy. He orders Tana Moon to stay close to Superboy and keep him posted about his activities. In addition, Edge wants Superboy to sign an exclusive contract with Galaxy Communications. As Tana is uncomfortable with the contract, Edge states that Superboy gets ratings from Galaxy Communications and that she can be replaced.^[9]

Vincent Edge plans to assemble a new incarnation of Intergang, but is attacked by Moxie Mannheim. Edge is killed by Mannheim's minion Noose.^[10]

Eel is the name of several characters in DC Comics.

El Muerto is a superhero in the DC Universe created by Oscar Pinto, Francisco Haghenbeck and Carlo Barberi. His first appearance was in Superman (vol. 2) Annual #12.^[16] A native of Mexico City who idolized Superman, Pablo Valdez died saving a girl from a hostage situation in a crumbling building but is resurrected, becoming an undead hero and adopting the persona. He began resenting Superman and blamed him for not being present to help him nor combat street crime. He teams up with fellow heroes Acrata and Iman to defend Mexico City against the sorcerer Duran. Eventually, El Muerto met The Man of Steel when a girl used her occult energies to destroy half of downtown Mexico City. Superman arrived to give the three superheroes aid, but his vulnerability to magic meant that all four heroes had to unite to stop the supernatural menace. El Muerto has since reconciled with his former hero and continues to patrol the streets of Mexico City.^[17]

Elephant Man is an unnamed elephant-like criminal who joined the Brotherhood of Evil alongside Goldilocks.

Ember is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Paul Dini and artist Stéphane Roux, she first appeared in Zatanna (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.

Grant Emerson is the first character known as Damage. He had just moved with his parents to a new home in suburban Atlanta. His parents moved often due to their work for the Symbolix Corporation, and Grant usually felt like an outsider among other kids. At his new school, Grant suddenly discovers he is a metahuman with incredible strength and the ability to produce explosive blasts when he accidentally levels his entire school.^[19] A superhero/supervillain battle involving Baron Blitzkrieg, Iron Munro, and others results in extensive damage to downtown Atlanta. Damage is arrested for his part in the event. However, Sarge Steel is able to cut a deal for him: he would be banned from Georgia for life and remanded into the custody of the Titans, led by Roy Harper.

After leaving the Titans to uncover his origins, Damage learns that he gained his powers as part of an experiment at Symbolix called Project: Telemachus, where he was imbued with the DNA of various superheroes by Vandal Savage. Around the same time, he learns that he is the son of Al Pratt, the original Atom.^[20][21] Roy Harper erases Grant's criminal records, making him no longer a fugitive and allowing him to join the team.

In the storyline "Blackest Night", the JSA are attacked by their fallen members, who have been resurrected as Black Lanterns. Damage is saved from Black Lantern Al Pratt by Atom (Ray Palmer), but is killed by Jean Loring.^[22]

Damage is resurrected during the Doomsday Clock storyline, where he appears with the Justice Society of America after they are restored to the timeline.^[23]

Emperor Blackgate (Ignatius Ogilvy) is the son of a crook named Ed Ogilvy, who was killed alongside his wife during a negotiation.^[24] Ogilvy went on to become a henchman of the Penguin and gained a deep three-lined scar on his right arm after Batman attacked him with a Batarang.^[25]

When the Penguin is awaiting trial, Ogilvy takes over his operations and assumes the name Emperor Penguin. He frees Poison Ivy from her underground prison, where Penguin had placed her.^[26]

Oglivy uses a serum derived from the Man-Bat serum, Bane's Venom drug, and one of Poison Ivy's botanical concoctions, which transforms him into a blue wood-skinned creature with superhuman strength, durability, and speed. Batman and Penguin work together to take down Emperor Penguin, with Penguin using a firebomb umbrella to defeat him. After being imprisoned in Blackgate Penitentiary, Emperor Penguin kills the "prison boss" and takes control of his operations while rebranding himself as Emperor Blackgate.^[27]

Enforcer is the name of several characters in DC Comics.

The Eradicator is an artificial intelligence created by an unidentified alien species in the distant past to preserve their culture. After being corrupted by the militant Kem-L, the Eradicator aims to preserve Kryptonian culture by eradicating all others.^[33] The Eradicator comes into the possession of the alien Cleric, who eventually gives it to Superman.^[34] With Superman's body as a template, the Eradicator creates a humanoid form based on him.

Following the death of Superman, the Eradicator is one of four beings who aim to replace him. After Superman is resurrected, the Eradicator sacrifices itself to restore him to full strength. The Eradicator's body merges with David Connor, who goes on to join the Outsiders.

The Eradicator was reintroduced in the "Reign of Doomsday" storyline; this version is a separate character, but possesses the original's memories. Eradicator, Steel, Superboy, and Supergirl are abducted by Doomsday, who kills Eradicator.^[35]

In the DC Rebirth continuity, the Eradicator gained a humanoid form after absorbing the blood of Jon Kent.^[36]

Eraser (Leonard "Lenny" Fiasco) was a low-grade student during his high school years and a classmate of Bruce Wayne. After dropping out of school, Fiasco becomes a criminal known as Eraser. As Eraser, Fiasco is hired by thugs to eliminate evidence from crime scenes.^[42]

Dr. Saul Erdel was a brilliant scientist who created a transmitter to communicate with other worlds, unintentionally transporting the Martian Manhunter to Earth. The shock of seeing J'onn causes Erdel to have a heart attack and die in his arms.^[44]

Shvaughn Erin is a fictional character in the 30th and 31st centuries of the DC Comics Universe, appearing primarily as a supporting character in the various Legion of Super-Heroes series. A native of Earth, she is a member of the Science Police, the law enforcement arm of the United Planets. She was one of the first characters in superhero comics to be identified as transgender.^[45]

A year after the events of "Earthwar", Erin is appointed the Science Police's liaison to the Legion. Shvaughn works closely with and enters a relationship with Element Lad.^[45][46] Years later, Erin has ended her relationship with Element Lad, and Earth's government has fallen under the control of the Dominators. When a Dominator assassinates Earth President Tayla Wellington, full-scale war breaks out.^[47] It is revealed that Erin was born a man named Sean Erin and used the medication Profem to complete his gender transition and biologically transform into a female.^[48][49][45] With open warfare across the planet, Erin is unable to maintain constant access to Profem. Element Lad is supportive when Erin physically reverts to his original gender.^[50] After the Dominators are defeated, Erin is appointed chief of the Science Police contingent on New Earth.^[51]

Sarah Essen is a detective partnered with lieutenant James Gordon. Essen suspects Batman is Bruce Wayne by virtue of his history and the money needed for Batman's arsenal.^[52] She and Gordon, who has a pregnant wife, carry on an affair for two months, but despite their lack of discretion, a corrupt Commissioner Gillian B. Loeb is the only one to find out. Gordon ends the affair and confesses his actions to his wife Barbara. Essen starts to ask him "If your wife weren't pregnant, would you --", implying she was willing to marry him. She leaves Gotham City for New York City sometime afterwards.^[53]

Essen returns in Batman #458 (1991), where it is explained that she 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 are married in Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight Annual #2 (1992).

When James Gordon is demoted by Mayor Armand Krol, Essen is given the job in his stead. Gordon resigns from the Gotham City Police Department in the same issue. She takes on Gordon's collaboration with Batman and Robin, but does not like the job. Essen is later fired from the GCPD by Krol, who is "a lame duck" after losing the mayoral election against Marion Grange. Essen is replaced as Commissioner by Andrew Howe, a close friend of Krol. Grange later re-instates James Gordon as Commissioner and hires Essen to serve as liaison between the GCPD and the mayor's office.^[54] Essen is murdered by the Joker at the end of the "No Man's Land" story arc.^[55]

Ron Evers is a character in DC Comics.

First appearing in Tales of the New Teen Titans #1, Ron Evers is a childhood friend of Victor Stone and grew up in the slums of New York City. As Evers grew older, his upbringing steered him towards a life of crime. Evers comes into conflict with Stone, who had since become Cyborg, and is presumed dead in their ensuing battle.

Evers is recovered by S.T.A.R. Labs, converted into a cyborg, and used as a weapon for the US military. This path of destruction brings him into conflict with two teams of Titans and a second battle with Victor Stone. By the end of this conflict, Stone forcibly removes Evers's cybernetic implants, rendering him powerless.^[59]

Following this event, Evers becomes a minister in a radical Harlem-based religious organization known as the First Church of Anti-Technocracy. Denouncing all forms of technological advancement, Evers petitions his followers to excise all modern technology from their life.^[60]

Executioner is the name of several characters in DC Comics.