Apocalypse (character)

En Sabah Nur
Apocalypse
Apocalypse on Ariel Olivetti's variant cover of
Cable (vol. 2) #15 (August 2009)
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceUnnamed Appearance: Marvel Graphic Novel #17(July, 1985)
Cameo appearance: X-Factor #5 (June 1986)
Full appearance: X-Factor #6 (July 1986)
Created byLouise Simonson (writer)
Jackson Guice (artist)
In-story information
Alter egoEn Sabah Nur
SpeciesHuman mutant
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Notable aliasesThe First One
Genesis
En Sabah Nur
Set
Sarau
Kali-ma
Huitzilopochtli
Eternal One
Revelation
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Apocalypse (En Sabah Nur) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is one of the world's first mutants, and was a principal villain for the original X-Factor team and later the X-Men and related spin-off teams. Created by writer Louise Simonson and artist Jackson Guice, Apocalypse first appeared, unnamed, in Marvel Graphic Novel #17 (July, 1985) and his full debut in X-Factor #5 (June 1986). Apocalypse is one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe and the father of the original incarnation of the Horsemen of Apocalypse.

Since his introduction, the character has appeared in a number of X-Men titles, including spin-offs and several limited series. Apocalypse has also been featured in various forms of media.