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Apocalypse

Apocalypse

17 appearances · Copper/Modern Age · 1997–2025
Who is Apocalypse?

This is the German-language edition's version of Apocalypse, the ancient mutant villain En Sabah Nur, appearing in Panini Deutschland's Marvel DC Crossover series and associated X-Men titles published for German-speaking readers.

Meet the Apocalypse who made their mark in the pages of Panini Deutschland's catalog, debuting in Marvel DC Crossover #3 in 1997 courtesy of creators Tony Verdini and Reinhard Schweizer. This Copper/Modern Age figure has maintained a presence across a remarkable 28 years, surfacing most frequently in X-Men, Wolverine, and Die furchtlosen X-Men — that last title alone hinting at the distinctly German-language publishing world this version calls home. With 17 catalogued appearances, they share the stage with heavy-hitters like Wolverine, Cyclops, and Logan, making for some electrifying company across the decades. A fascinating corner of comics history for collectors who love to explore how Marvel's most iconic concepts traveled across borders and publishing partnerships.

Marvel DC Crossover
#3
★ First appearance
Marvel DC Crossover #3
Sep 1997

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Appearances

Marvel DC Crossover (1997)
#3
Spider-Man (1997)
#8
X-Men (1997)
Wolverine (1997)
Marvel Special (1997)
#7
Die unsterblichen X-Men (2023)
#4
Die furchtlosen X-Men (2022)
Marvel Babys: Neue Abenteuer (2025)
Aliens vs. Avengers (2025)