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Creation & Design

The Horsemen of Apocalypse were created by writer Bob Layton and artist Jackson Guice, first appearing in X-Factor #5. They were designed to represent the four horsemen of the apocalypse from biblical lore, each embodying a different aspect of destruction and chaos.

Early Years

Initially introduced as servants of Apocalypse, the Horsemen have undergone various incarnations and interpretations throughout Marvel Comics, often being depicted as powerful mutants who serve the ancient mutant known as Apocalypse.

Character Development

Over the years, the Horsemen have evolved from mere antagonists to complex characters with their own motivations and backstories. Various incarnations have been explored, including reformed versions and alternate realities, adding depth to their roles in the Marvel Universe.

Cultural Reception

The Horsemen of Apocalypse have been well-received, often regarded as iconic villains within the X-Men mythos. Their unique powers and the moral ambiguity of their characters have resonated with fans.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
X-Factor #12
Aliases:
War, Famine, Pestilence, Death
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Apocalypse, X-Men, Brotherhood of Evil Mutants
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Telepathy, Manipulation of life forces
Equipment:
N/A
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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X-Factor #12
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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X-Factor #12
 
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1st appearance of Autumn Rolfson, becomes Famine

X-Factor #15
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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X-Factor #15
 
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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

X-Factor #23
Marvel ⋅ 1987
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X-Factor #23
 
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1st full team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: Death, Famine, War, Pestilence

1st full appearance of Angel as the Horseman Death, later named Archangel in X-Factor #38

⚠️ Debatable Firsts: Angel's first appearance as Archangel is often cited as X-Factor #24. The Horseman Death, formerly known as Angel, becomes Archangel in X-Factor #38

Incredible Hulk #456
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Incredible Hulk #456
 
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1st appearance of the Hulk as War, a Horseman of Apocalypse

Incredible Hulk #457
Marvel ⋅ 1997
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Incredible Hulk #457
 
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2nd appearance of the Hulk as War, a Horseman of Apocalypse

Battle of War Hulk vs Juggernaut

Astonishing X-Men #1
Marvel ⋅ 1999
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Astonishing X-Men #1
 
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1st appearance of Wolverine as the Horseman Death

X-Men #95
Marvel ⋅ 1999
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X-Men #95
 
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1st appearance of Fiz and other Skrull mutants to later form the group Cadre K

Wolverine revealed to be the Horseman Death

X-Men #185
Marvel ⋅ 2006
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X-Men #185
 
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1st full appearance of Gambit as Death, a Horseman of Apocalypse - final page reveal in X-Men #184

Uncanny Avengers #5
Marvel ⋅ 2013
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Uncanny Avengers #5
 
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1st team appearance of the Apocalypse Twins, Uriel and Eimin, as babies

House of X #2
Marvel ⋅ 2019
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House of X #2
 
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Origin of Moira MacTaggert, revealed to be an Omega Level Mutant with the power of reincarnation

1st cameo appearance of the original Horsemen of Apocalypse

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X of Swords: Creation #1
Marvel ⋅ 2020
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X of Swords: Creation #1
 
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Chapter 1: X of Swords

1st full appearance of the original Four Horsemen of Apocalypse

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