Continuing from exactly where the previous episode left off, the X-Men and Magneto's acolytes are still trapped in a pyramid in Egypt and are attacked by giant statues of ancient Egyptian gods. The statues manage to divide the heroes into separate teams, trying to survive and find a way out of the pyramid.Xavier, Magneto and Beast manage to stay together, and Beast deciphers some of the hieroglyphs and learns the origin of En Sabah Nur, the Apocalypse. Xavier declares that his X-Men have been trained for exactly this day, when they will have to fight on their own, but he admits he is worried about them. Apocalypse's origin story is explained in full in this episode, and the animation, as always looks great. The fight scenes are impressive as well, and the scenes featuring Eye of Ages looks amazing. Meanwhile, Wolverine and the others catch up to Mesmero and his "servants". Mesmero admits both Rogue and Mystique are needed to revive the Apocalypse. Mystique has to morph into a snake and enter another room, where she must place her hand on a stone to open the door. What Mesmero didn't mention was that Mystique will be turned to stone if she does so. The door opens, and Mesmero and Rogue walk besides a stone statue of Mystique. Neither of them seem to care, though.
Back in Egypt, the teams are reunited, but the giant robot statues have not been defeated yet. Beast learns how to activate the Eye of Ages, and teleport everyone out of the pyramid before it's too late. In Tibet, Rogue approaches a coffin, inside of which a weak body (En Sabah Nur) lies. He suddenly opens his eyes and touches Rogue. Unexpectedly, she does not absorb his powers. No, it's the other way around: Apocalypse absorbs all of Rogue's powers (and if you remember, she absorbed almost everyone's powers in the previous episode), and is finally resurrected. He gets out of the coffin and floats out of the room. Wolverine tries to attack him, but it is enough for Apocalypse to only look at him and Wolverine is thrown into a wall. The Eye of Ages suddenly appears in front of Apocalypse and the other X-men and Magneto and his acolytes come out. They prepare to attack, seeing Apocalypse, but without success. Though the scenes are impressive, it would have been nice if they weren't in slow motion. That kind of ruined the moment for me. Apocalypse then enters the Eye of Ages and leaves. Xavier is afraid to admit it, but they have failed.
Overall this was a superb episode, even though it only served as a prologue to the entire Apocalypse saga. It was obvious that they couldn't have defeated Apocalypse in only one episode. That is why I consider the next (and sadly last) season the best. However, the next episode is totally unrelated to this major arc.moreless
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The heroes and villains continue their battle against Mesmero, only to come face-to-face with Apocalypse.
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Eric "Magneto" Magnus Lehnsherr
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Scott "Cyclops" Summers
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ADD QUOTES- Beast: (about Apocalypse) He saw the power in the child and took him as his own. He named him En Sabah Nur, which means "The First One"... Nur became a powerful warrior. His speed and strength were without equal. No one could touch him. He was unnatural... Since nothing could withstand his wraith, En Sabah Nur took the name Apocalypse. Edit
- Shadowcat: Why don't you go up and join the Professor. I'll look for the others. Nightcrawler: And leave you alone with "steel face"? Forget it! He shouldn't be trusted. Shadowcat: Aw, he's not that bad. Kind of a softie if you ask me, he's just so quiet. (Colossus punches down a wall and comes clomping up noisily) Colossus: I... I grew concerned. Edit
- Cyclops: Nobody move. Okay nice, and slowly, lets find us a way out of here. Quicksilver: You got it!!! (Runs with his super speed) Edit
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