Apocalypse
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
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1985
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Vol. 1
The Living Monolith becomes the Living Planet
1st appearance of En Sabah Nur, Apocalypse in human disguise
The Living Monolith becomes the Living Planet
1st appearance of En Sabah Nur, Apocalypse in human disguise
X-Factor #5
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Apocalypse
1st team appearance of the Alliance Of Evil
1st cameo appearance of Apocalypse
1st team appearance of the Alliance Of Evil
X-Factor #6
Marvel
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1986
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance and cover of Apocalypse
X-Factor #10
Marvel
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1986
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Vol. 1
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
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
X-Factor #15
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
Angel's wings amputated
1st partial team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: War, Famine, Pestilence
Angel's wings amputated
1st partial team appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse: War, Famine, Pestilence
X-Factor #19
Marvel
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1987
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Vol. 1
2nd cover appearance of Apocalypse
1st team cover appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse
2nd cover appearance of Apocalypse
1st team cover appearance of the Horsemen of Apocalypse
Rise of Apocalypse #1
Marvel
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1996
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Vol. 1
Origin of Apocalypse
Introduction of Akkaba, the place of Apocalypse's birth
Origin of Apocalypse
Introduction of Akkaba, the place of Apocalypse's birth
X-Men: Millennial Visions #1
Marvel
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2000
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of Armageddon, the son of Apocalypse - a one-page profile of an imagined, future X-Team
1st cameo appearance of Armageddon, the son of Apocalypse - a one-page profile of an imagined, future X-Team
Uncanny X-Force #1
Marvel
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2010
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Vol. 1
Premiere issue of the Uncanny X-Force: Wolverine, Archangel, Psylocke, Deadpool, Fantomex, E.V.A.
1st appearance of Kid Apocalypse aka Evan Sabahnur
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
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2011
•
Vol. 1
Fantomex kills Kid Apocalypse
X-Men Black: Mystique #1
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Debut of a new Apocalypse costume
X-Men Black: Emma Frost #1
Marvel
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2018
•
Vol. 1
Emma Frost becomes the new Black King of the Hellfire Club
Cover art by J. Scott Campbell
Back-up story featuring Apocalypse continues
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
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2019
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Church of Ascendancy
Battle of Apocalypse versus Nimrod
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1st team appearance of the Church of Ascendancy
Battle of Apocalypse versus Nimrod
Copies ordered by retailers: 100,267
Variant cover art by Pepe Larraz
Excalibur #1
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 4
1st team appearance of a new Excalibur team: Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock), Jubilee, Gambit, Rogue, Rictor, Apocalypse
1st team appearance of a new Excalibur team: Captain Britain (Betsy Braddock), Jubilee, Gambit, Rogue, Rictor, Apocalypse
Virgin cover art by JeeHyung Lee
X-Men #12
Marvel
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2020
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Vol. 5
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
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
Marvel
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2021
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
1st appearance of the Unmaker
Miles Morales bonded with a hybrid Venom/Carnage symbiote
1st appearance of the Unmaker
Miles Morales bonded with a hybrid Venom/Carnage symbiote
Variant cover art by Ryan Stegman
X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #4
Marvel
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2024
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Cypher as Revelation, the heir of Apocalypse
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