Apocalypse
Basic Information
Full Name: En Sabah Nur
Aliases/Nicknames: Apocalypse, The First One, Genesis
Age: Several thousand years old
Gender: Male
Occupation: Supervillain, would-be conqueror
Affiliation: Four Horsemen, Dark Riders, Clan Akkaba, Alliance of Evil, Quiet Council
of Krakoa
Appearance
Height: Variable (usually around 7 feet)
Build: Muscular, variable
Eye Color: Red
Hair Color: Receding, usually depicted with a ponytail
Distinguishing Features: Blue lips, gray skin, facial markings
Background
Place of Origin: Ancient Egypt
Family: Genesis (wife), Horsemen of Apocalypse (children)1
Education: Self-taught in various areas of advanced science and technology
History: Born with gray skin and blue lips, he was abandoned but found by a band
of desert nomads who raised him
Personality
Traits: Ruthless, believes in survival of the fittest, megalomaniacal
Likes: Power, evolution, testing mutants’ strength
Dislikes: Weakness, lack of evolution
Strengths: Leadership, strategic mind, vast knowledge
Weaknesses: God complex, overconfidence
Abilities
Skills: Genius-level intellect, master strategist
Powers (if applicable): Biomorphing, superhuman physical attributes, energy and
matter manipulation, flight, immortality, invulnerability, telekinesis, teleportation,
telepathy, technopathy
Equipment/Tools: Advanced technology from various eras
Relationships
Allies: Mister Sinister, Ozymandias
Enemies: X-Men, X-Factor, various superheroes
Romantic Interests: Not widely explored
Mentors: None known
Proteges: His Horsemen, to some extent
Story Arcs
Notable Events: His numerous attempts to cull humanity and force mutant
evolution
Character Development: From a ruthless warlord to a complex character
sometimes cooperating with former enemies
Challenges/Conflicts: Constantly battles the X-Men and other forces that oppose
his vision for the world
Quotes
Catchphrases: None specified
Notable Dialogue: “I am the rocks of the eternal shore. Crash against me and be
broken!”
Trivia
Interesting Facts: Apocalypse is one of the first mutants and is considered one of
the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.
Influences: Represents the concept of ‘survival of the fittest’ taken to an extreme
Cultural Impact: A major villain in the X-Men series, influencing storylines across
multiple media
Probable Death Battle Victor
Vs Marty McFly: Apocalypse (Vastly superior powers and immortality)
Vs Robin Hood: Apocalypse (Superhuman abilities far exceed human capabilities)
Vs T-800 Terminator: Apocalypse (Ability to manipulate energy and matter would
likely overcome the T-800)
Vs The Master Chief: Apocalypse (While Master Chief has advanced technology,
Apocalypse’s powers are on a different scale)
Vs Wonder Woman: Wonder Woman (Her divine origin and powers might rival
Apocalypse’s own abilities)
References
First Appearance: X-Factor #5 (June 1986)
Creators: Louise Simonson, Jackson Guice
Portrayed by (if applicable): Oscar Isaac in “X-Men: Apocalypse”