3000 BCE
Birth of En Sabah Nur
En Sabah Nur is born in Akkaba, Egypt, as a mutant with immense potential. He is abandoned and raised by the desert tribes. #marvel #xmen )
Chronological Storyline (33 Milestones)
2980 BCE
Bonding with Celestial Technology
En Sabah Nur discovers an ancient Celestial ship and bonds with its technology, gaining immense power and immortality. He adopts the name Apocalypse. #marvel #celestials )
2950 BCE
Rise as Pharaoh
Apocalypse defeats the time-traveling Pharaoh Rama-Tut and establishes his rule over Egypt, shaping its culture around survival. #marvel #ancientegypt )
1859 CE
Manipulation of Nathaniel Essex
Apocalypse inspires Nathaniel Essex to become Mr. Sinister, using him as a tool to further mutant evolution and create perfect mutants. #marvel #xmen
1897 CE
Encounter with Dracula
Apocalypse battles Count Dracula in Egypt in a conflict that would later be explored in the limited series 'Apocalypse vs. Dracula'. #marvel #vampires
1914 CE
World War I Manipulations
Apocalypse subtly influences global conflicts to cull the weak and strengthen humanity, including involvement in World War I. #marvel #history )
Aug 1, 1986 CE
First Comic Appearance
Apocalypse makes his first full appearance in X-Factor #5, written by Bob Layton and Louise Simonson, where he reveals himself to the original X-Men. #marvel #comics )
1987 CE
First Horsemen Introduced
Apocalypse creates his first Four Horsemen: Death (Caliban), Famine (Autumn Rolfson), Pestilence (Ivan), and War (Deadbolt) in X-Factor #6. #marvel #horsemen )
Dec 1, 1991 CE
X-Cutioner's Song Begins
Apocalypse frames Cable for the attempted assassination of Professor X, triggering a crossover event that pits X-Men against X-Men. #marvel #xmen
1992 CE
Revelation of Celestial Connection
Apocalypse's origins as a Celestial host are further explored, revealing that his ship is part of a Celestial's body. #marvel #celestials )
Mar 1, 1995 CE
Age of Apocalypse Begins
The reality-altering event 'Age of Apocalypse' is launched, where a time-travel mistake creates a timeline in which Apocalypse rules the world. #marvel #alternatereality
Jun 1, 1995 CE
Age of Apocalypse Ends
The Age of Apocalypse timeline is undone when Bishop and others travel back to correct the timeline, but the story has lasting repercussions. #marvel #xmen
1999 CE
The Twelve Prophecy
Apocalypse seeks twelve powerful mutants to fuel his evolution, leading to the 'Apocalypse: The Twelve' storyline in X-Men. #marvel #mutants
2000 CE
Possessing Cyclops
Apocalypse temporarily possesses Cyclops as part of the 'Search for Cyclops' storyline, but is ultimately defeated by the X-Men. #marvel #xmen )
2002 CE
Apocalypse vs. Dracula
A four-issue limited series pits Apocalypse against Dracula in a battle spanning centuries. #marvel #vampires
2005 CE
House of M Aftermath
After the 'House of M' event, Apocalypse attempts to exploit the reduced mutant population to enact his survival-of-the-fittest plans. #marvel #xmen
2008 CE
Messiah Complex Involvement
Apocalypse plays a role in the 'Messiah Complex' crossover, seeking the first new mutant after M-Day to further his goals. #marvel #mutants
2009 CE
Utopia and Genesis
Apocalypse's son, Genesis (Evan Sabahnur), is introduced as a clone, and Apocalypse's legacy continues through the Utopia era. #marvel #xmen )
2010 CE
Second Coming
Apocalypse's machinations are part of the 'Second Coming' storyline, where Cable and Hope Summers fight for the future of mutantkind. #marvel #xmen
2011 CE
Age of X Reality
In the 'Age of X' event, an alternate reality is created where Apocalypse never rose, but his influence is still felt. #marvel #alternatereality
2012 CE
Uncanny X-Force: The Dark Angel Saga
Apocalypse returns in the 'Dark Angel Saga' of Uncanny X-Force, targeting the life seed to resurrect himself. #marvel #xforce
2013 CE
Uncanny Avengers: Apocalypse Twins
Apocalypse's twins, Uriel and Eimin, take center stage in the 'Avenge the Earth' storyline, manipulating events to create a new Age of Apocalypse. #marvel #uncannyavengers
2014 CE
Death of Wolverine Aftermath
After the 'Death of Wolverine', Apocalypse's legacy is tied to the weaponization of mutants, including the creation of X-23 as a potential Horseman. #marvel #xmen
2015 CE
Secret Wars: Apocalypse Dominion
In the 'Secret Wars' event, Apocalypse rules a domain on Battleworld called the 'Kingdom of Manhattan', but is killed by the Ultimate Reed Richards. #marvel #secrettwars )
2016 CE
Apocalypse Wars in Extraordinary X-Men
The 'Apocalypse Wars' storyline sees the X-Men transported to a future where Apocalypse rules, and they must prevent the timeline from happening. #marvel #xmen
2017 CE
Return of the Four Horsemen
Apocalypse revives his Four Horsemen with new members, including classic X-Men villains, to challenge the X-Men in 'X-Men: Gold'. #marvel #horsemen
2018 CE
Extermination Crossover
Apocalypse manipulates young Cable and the time-displaced original X-Men in the 'Extermination' storyline, seeking to reshape reality. #marvel #xmen )
Jul 1, 2019 CE
House of X and Powers of X
In the 'House of X/Powers of X' relaunch, Apocalypse becomes the High Priest of Krakoa, using his knowledge to help establish the mutant nation. #marvel #krakoa
Sep 1, 2020 CE
X of Swords Tournament
Apocalypse leads Krakoa in a tournament against the otherworld Arakko, challenging the Four Horsemen and revealing his secrets. #marvel #xmen
2021 CE
Reign of X - Mission to Arakko
Apocalypse leaves Krakoa to live on Arakko, fulfilling his role as a leader and mentor to the mutant society there. #marvel #krakoa
Jul 1, 2022 CE
A.X.E.: Judgment Day
Apocalypse returns from Arakko to confront the Celestials during the 'Judgment Day' event, playing a key role in the conflict. #marvel #celestials
2023 CE
Fall of X - Siege of Krakoa
During the 'Fall of X', Apocalypse sides with the mutants against Orchis, using his ancient powers to defend Krakoa. #marvel #xmen
2024 CE
Rise of the Powers of X
Apocalypse orchestrates a new plan to ensure mutantkind's survival, revealing his long-term machinations in the post-Krakoa era. #marvel #mutants