Evil Ernie #5

In "Fear Itself Part 2: Career of Evil," Ernest Fairchild drifts through his hometown, haunted by the crimes committed as Evil Ernie, now trapped in a comatose state. As his followers, Smiley and the disciples, seek to awaken their fallen master, they turn to a shocking method—bombarding him with hours of televised violence. Written by Philip Nutman and illustrated by David Brewer, with inks by Curtis Arnold, colors by Jason Jensen, and letters by Dave Lanphear, Comicraft, and Oscar Gongora, this 1998 Chaos! Comics issue delivers a chilling descent into psychological torment. The cover, by David Brewer and Curtis Arnold, captures the eerie intensity of the moment.