12 Oldest Marvel Characters

By Ewan Paterson / April 7, 2019

11. Apocalypse - 5,000 Years Old

Apocalypse, surprisingly enough, is only the second oldest mutant going. Given he was around during the burgeoning moments of Ancient Egypt, that's a pretty big deal.

One of the X-Men's primary antagonists, Apocalypse is also one of Marvel Comics' most powerful characters. He's a master manipulator, a verified villain, and poses the kind of threat that convinces the X-Men and the Brotherhood to down their tools and work together every now and then.

He's not the oldest mutant going however. That honour goes to a more unlikely source...