12 Oldest Marvel Characters

11. Apocalypse - 5,000 Years Old

Apocalypse Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics

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...

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