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Creation & Design

Created by writer Bob Layton and artist Jackson Guice, Apocalypse was introduced as a powerful mutant villain in the X-Men universe.

Early Years

Apocalypse's early years were marked by his rise to power in ancient Egypt, where he began to gather followers and develop his philosophy of survival of the fittest.

Character Development

Over the years, Apocalypse has evolved from a straightforward villain to a complex character with a rich backstory, often exploring themes of survival, evolution, and the nature of power.

Cultural Reception

Apocalypse has been a polarizing character, with some fans appreciating his depth and others viewing him as a typical villain. His portrayal in various media has sparked discussions about morality and power.

Character Details

Real Name:
En Sabah Nur
Aliases:
The First One, The Apocalypse
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
The Four Horsemen, X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Shape-shifting, Immortality, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Celestial technology, Apocalypse's armor
Weight:
300lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
none

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Marvel Graphic Novel #17

Marvel ⋅ 1985

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Marvel Graphic Novel #17
 
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The Living Monolith becomes the Living Planet

1st appearance of En Sabah Nur, Apocalypse in human disguise

X-Factor #5

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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X-Factor #5
 
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1st cameo appearance of Apocalypse

1st team appearance of the Alliance Of Evil

X-Factor #6

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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X-Factor #6
 
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1st full appearance and cover of Apocalypse

X-Factor #10

Marvel ⋅ 1986

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Specialty border printed on select covers published in November 1986 celebrating Marvel's 25th Anniversary or more precisely, the 25th year since Fantastic Four #1 was published in November 1961

2nd full appearance of Apocalypse

📖 Reading Order: Mutant Massacre Part 2

X-Factor #15

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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Angel's wings amputated

1st partial team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: War, Famine, Pestilence

X-Factor #19

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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X-Factor #19
 
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2nd cover appearance of Apocalypse

1st team cover appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse

Rise of Apocalypse #1

Marvel ⋅ 1996

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Rise of Apocalypse #1
 
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Origin of Apocalypse

Introduction of Akkaba, the place of Apocalypse's birth

X-Men: Millennial Visions #1

Marvel ⋅ 2000

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X-Men: Millennial Visions #1
 
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1st cameo appearance of Armageddon, the son of Apocalypse - a one-page profile of an imagined, future X-Team

Uncanny X-Force #1

Marvel ⋅ 2010

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Uncanny X-Force #1
 
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Premiere issue of the Uncanny X-Force: Wolverine, Archangel, Psylocke, Deadpool, Fantomex, E.V.A.

1st appearance of Kid Apocalypse aka Evan Sabahnur

Uncanny X-Force #4

Marvel ⋅ 2011

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Fantomex kills Kid Apocalypse

X-Men Black: Mystique #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2018

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X-Men Black: Mystique #1
 
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Debut of a new Apocalypse costume

X-Men Black: Emma Frost #1

Marvel ⋅ 2018

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X-Men Black: Emma Frost #1
 
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Emma Frost becomes the new Black King of the Hellfire Club

Cover art by J. Scott Campbell

Back-up story featuring Apocalypse continues

Powers of X #3

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Powers of X #3
 
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1st team appearance of the Church of Ascendancy

Battle of Apocalypse versus Nimrod

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House of X #5
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1:100 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2019

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Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz

Excalibur #1

Marvel ⋅ 2019

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1st team appearance of a new Excalibur team: Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock), Jubilee, Gambit, Rogue, Rictor, Apocalypse

Wolverine #1
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Store Exclusive ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2020

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Virgin cover art by JeeHyung Lee

X-Men #12

Marvel ⋅ 2020

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1st full appearance of Genesis, the wife of Apocalypse

1st appearance of Isca, the Unbeaten

1st appearance of the White Sword

Prelude to the X of Swords event

Dark Ages #1
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Marvel ⋅ 2021

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1st appearance of the Unmaker

Miles Morales bonded with a hybrid Venom/Carnage symbiote

Dark Ages #2

1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2021

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Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman

X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #4

Marvel ⋅ 2024

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1st appearance of Cypher as Revelation, the heir of Apocalypse

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