Apocalypse Attacks
As the behind-the-scenes leader of the Alliance, the shape-shifting Apocalypse first appeared while X-Factor fought to defend a mutant the Alliance was attempting to abduct. As the battle raged, his plan for world domination was revealed - "Weed out the weak and insignificant in the mutant population and lead those strong enough to survive on a path of global conquest. "It's a goal he's tried to achieve ever since.