Ernst (comics)
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Ernst is a fictional character
, a mutant
in the Marvel Comics
Universe. Her first appearance as Ernst was in New X-Men vol. 1 #135 (April 2003).
or dyskeratosis congenita, became a student at the Xavier Institute
not long after the psionic entity called Cassandra Nova
had disappeared there. While Nova's disappearance and Ernst's subsequent appearance may or may not be connected, no information on Ernst's life before becoming a student in Charles Xavier
's so-called Special Class could be obtained, nor could the nature of her genetic mutation be identified. Ernst, who appears to have befriended her disembodied fellow student Martha Johansson
, briefly joined the so-called Brotherhood assembled by the mutant Xorn
when he went on a drug-induced, destructive rampage as Magneto
in New York
. Ernst did not show any signs of aggression herself. Ernst is considered one of the few mutants who have retained their powers after the events of "M-Day
". She continues living at the Xavier Institute.
arc, she was transported to Limbo
alongside the other students and was captured by Belasco
. She returned to the school with the rest of her classmates when Magik/Darkchilde sent them all back to the human world.
by readers who felt that Grant Morrison
had given enough clues that Cassandra Nova
, after combining with the Shi'ar
Superguardian named Stuff, had been named Ernst in the new memory-free physical form. In the penultimate issue of Grant Morrison's New X-Men arc 'Here Comes Tomorrow', Cassandra Nova point-blankly tells Martha Johansson, to refer to her as Ernst. Ernst had little backstory and the two characters have similar faces.
However, in the wake of Xorn
's attack on the school and the destruction of the school, Cyclops and Beast are shown rushing to make sure that the power stayed on to Cassandra's cell. It was from this cell that she manipulated Emma Frost
and Kitty Pryde
during Joss Whedon
's run on Astonishing X-men
.
Fictional character
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, a mutant
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...
in the Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics
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Universe. Her first appearance as Ernst was in New X-Men vol. 1 #135 (April 2003).
Fictional character biography
The curiously-named Ernst, whose physical appearance suggests that she may be a teenage girl suffering from progeriaProgeria
Progeria is an extremely rare genetic condition wherein symptoms resembling aspects of aging are manifested at an early age. The word progeria comes from the Greek words "pro" , meaning "before", and "géras" , meaning "old age"...
or dyskeratosis congenita, became a student at the Xavier Institute
X-Mansion
In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion is the common name for Professor Xavier's mansion. It is the base of operations and training site of the X-Men and the location of a school for mutant teenagers, the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning, formerly Xavier's School for Gifted...
not long after the psionic entity called Cassandra Nova
Cassandra Nova
Cassandra Nova is a fictional enemy of the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, Cassandra first appeared in New X-Men #114 . Cassandra is a "mummudrai," a parasitic life form born bodiless on the astral plane...
had disappeared there. While Nova's disappearance and Ernst's subsequent appearance may or may not be connected, no information on Ernst's life before becoming a student in Charles Xavier
Professor X
Professor Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional character, a Marvel Comics superhero known as the leader and founder of the X-Men....
's so-called Special Class could be obtained, nor could the nature of her genetic mutation be identified. Ernst, who appears to have befriended her disembodied fellow student Martha Johansson
Martha Johansson
Martha Johansson, also known as No-Girl, is a fictional mutant character, an isolated brain, from the New X-Men comic book series, set in the Marvel Universe and published by Marvel Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
, briefly joined the so-called Brotherhood assembled by the mutant Xorn
Xorn
Xorn is a fictional character published by Marvel Comics. First appearing in New X-Men Annual 2001, Xorn was a new addition to the X-Men membership during writer Grant Morrison's revamp of the franchise....
when he went on a drug-induced, destructive rampage as Magneto
Magneto (comics)
Magneto is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the central villain of the X-Men comic, as well as the TV show and the films. The character first appears in X-Men #1 , and was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby...
in New York
New York
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. Ernst did not show any signs of aggression herself. Ernst is considered one of the few mutants who have retained their powers after the events of "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...
". She continues living at the Xavier Institute.
Quest for Magik
During the Quest for MagikMagik (comics)
Magik is a Marvel Comics character, associated with the X-Men. She is the younger sister of the Russian X-Man Colossus.-Publication history:...
arc, she was transported to Limbo
Otherplace
Otherplace, is a fictional location in titles published by Marvel Comics. The concept debuted in Uncanny X-Men #160, and was created by Chris Claremont and Brent Anderson.-History:...
alongside the other students and was captured by Belasco
Belasco
Belasco is a fictional supervillain in the Marvel Comics Universe. The character's first appearance was in Ka-Zar the Savage #11; he was created by Bruce Jones and Brent Anderson.-Fictional character biography:...
. She returned to the school with the rest of her classmates when Magik/Darkchilde sent them all back to the human world.
Powers and abilities
Her diminutive body supposedly houses superhuman strength, though this has not yet been seen on-panel in the canon comics.Confusion with Cassandra Nova
Ernst was briefly assumed to be Cassandra NovaCassandra Nova
Cassandra Nova is a fictional enemy of the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, Cassandra first appeared in New X-Men #114 . Cassandra is a "mummudrai," a parasitic life form born bodiless on the astral plane...
by readers who felt that Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison
Grant Morrison is a Scottish comic book writer, playwright and occultist. He is known for his nonlinear narratives and counter-cultural leanings, as well as his successful runs on titles like Animal Man, Doom Patrol, JLA, The Invisibles, New X-Men, Fantastic Four, All-Star Superman, and...
had given enough clues that Cassandra Nova
Cassandra Nova
Cassandra Nova is a fictional enemy of the X-Men in the Marvel Comics universe. Created by writer Grant Morrison and artist Frank Quitely, Cassandra first appeared in New X-Men #114 . Cassandra is a "mummudrai," a parasitic life form born bodiless on the astral plane...
, after combining with the Shi'ar
Shi'ar
The Shi'ar are a fictional species of aliens in the Marvel Comics universe. The Shi'ar Empire also called the Aerie, is a vast collection of alien species, cultures and worlds situated close to the Skrull and Kree Empires, and alongside them, is one of the three main alien empires...
Superguardian named Stuff, had been named Ernst in the new memory-free physical form. In the penultimate issue of Grant Morrison's New X-Men arc 'Here Comes Tomorrow', Cassandra Nova point-blankly tells Martha Johansson, to refer to her as Ernst. Ernst had little backstory and the two characters have similar faces.
However, in the wake of Xorn
Xorn
Xorn is a fictional character published by Marvel Comics. First appearing in New X-Men Annual 2001, Xorn was a new addition to the X-Men membership during writer Grant Morrison's revamp of the franchise....
's attack on the school and the destruction of the school, Cyclops and Beast are shown rushing to make sure that the power stayed on to Cassandra's cell. It was from this cell that she manipulated Emma Frost
Emma Frost
Emma Grace Frost is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 , and was created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Byrne....
and Kitty Pryde
Kitty Pryde
Katherine Anne "Kitty" Pryde is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 and was created by writer-artist John Byrne....
during Joss Whedon
Joss Whedon
Joseph Hill "Joss" Whedon is an American screenwriter, executive producer, director, comic book writer, occasional composer and actor, founder of Mutant Enemy Productions and co-creator of Bellwether Pictures...
's run on Astonishing X-men
Astonishing X-Men
Astonishing X-Men is the name of three X-Men comic book series from Marvel Comics, the first two of which were limited series. The ongoing series began in 2004, with its first run written by Joss Whedon and art by John Cassaday. It was then written by Warren Ellis with art by Phil Jimenez. Daniel...
.