The X-Men have a horde of colorful adversaries, which isn't much of a surprise considering their defining characteristic is being mutant. Apocalypse makes his big-screen debut today in "X-Men: Apocalypse" and can easily be counted among the most dangerous of the X-Men's foes.
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Oscar Isaac in "X-Men: Apocalypse" |
Narrowing a list down to 10 is a tricky task, but we gave it a whirl anyway. We had to omit some interesting, longtime baddies, like Stryfe, Omega Red and the Blob. But we think we've identified pretty much the worst of the worst.
Firstly though, in honor of Apocalypse's cinematic first appearance, here are a few Apocalypse collectibles you can snag without conquering the world.
X-Factor #6 (1986)
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X-Factor #6 |
Apocalypse made his first appearance in this early issue of X-Factor. He has since troubled the various X-groups many times over, including in the popular "Age of Apocalypse" series. Track a copy down online or at a local comic shop.
Marvel Legends Apocalypse figure, Toy Biz (2004)
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Marvel Legends Apocalypse figure by Toy Biz |
Toy Biz produced this impressive version of En Sabah Nur in series 7 of its Marvel Legends line. A bit hard to find these days and goes for around $75-$100.
Apocalypse statue, Bowen Designs (2007)
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Apocalypse statue by Bowen Designs |
During a long span of producing Marvel statues, Bowen Designs often outdid themselves. Check out this killer Apocalypse statue, which stands 15.5" tall, is limited to 2,000 pieces, and features an interchangeable canon hand. Can go for upwards of $800 on eBay.
OK folks, On to our...
Top 10 X-Villains
10. Mojo
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Mojo in Uncanny X-Men #461 |
This creepy tyrant of the sadistic Mojoverse first appeared in Longshot #3 (1985).
9. Sebastian Shaw
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Sebastian Shaw in Uncanny X-Men #132 |
The Hellfire Club's power-hungry Black King first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #129 (1980)
8. The Shadow King
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The Shadow King in X-Men #78 |
This telepathic psychopath also goes by the name Amahl Farouk and first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #117 (1979).
7. The White Queen
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The White Queen in Uncanny X-Men #131 |
Another telepath, Emma Frost has played both sides and made her first appearance alongside Sebastian Shaw in Uncanny X-Men #129 (1980).
6. Mystique
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Mystique in X-Factor #108 |
Raven Darkholme, the shape-shipping member of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, first appeared in Ms. Marvel #16 (1978).
5. Mister Sinister
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Mister Sinister in Uncanny X-Men #243 |
The diabolical mutant geneticist known as Nathiel Essex first appeared in Uncanny X-Men #221 (1987).
4. Sabretooth
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Sabretooth in Uncanny X-Men #213 |
Vicious and violent Wolverine rival Victor Creed directed his anger at the X-Men after first appearing in Iron Fist #14 (1977).
3. The Juggernaut
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The Juggernaut in Uncanny X-Men #32 |
The unstoppable, hot-tempered half-brother of Professor X has been bulldozing the X-Men since the early days, first appearing in X-Men #12 (1965).
2. Apocalypse
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Apocalypse in X-Factor #25 |
En Sabah Nur, the world's oldest mutant, has been harassing the X-Men since he first appeared in X-Factor #6 (1986).
1. Magneto
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Magneto in X-Men #1 |
The master of magnetism, Erik Lehnsherr, has acted as the X-Men's top threat since the very beginning, when he first appeared in X-Men #1 (1963).
Who did we miss? Let us know, and see y'all on Monday for our "Game of Thrones" recap. Have an eXciting weekend!
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