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X-Men '97•Season 2•Episode 3

Rise of Apocalypse (1)

8.4/10 · 3,836 votesJul 1, 202629 min

Ranked #3 of 9 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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The plan to rescue the team from Ancient Egypt is turned upside-down by an unexpected visitor.

Directed byChase Conley

Written byBeau DeMayo, JB Ballard

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Seasons2

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Season 2 Episodes9

E1 8.2

Days of Past Future

E2 8.2

A Force to Be Reckoned With

E3 8.4Now viewing

Rise of Apocalypse (1)

E4 9.4

Rise of Apocalypse (2)

E5 7.7

Weapon X, Lies, and DVDs

E6 7.9

Danger.Exe

E7 7.9

Strange Land, Savage Heart

E8 8.3

The Dead Man's Hand

E9 8.5

Survival of the Fittest

Crew12

Beau DeMayo

Writer

Larry Hama

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John Romita Jr.

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John Romita Sr.

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Herb Trimpe

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Len Wein

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David Maximo

Assistant Director

Butch Guice

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Dave Cockrum

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Roy Thomas

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Michael Golden

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Joe Madureira

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Episode Summary

"Rise of Apocalypse (1)" is episode 3 of X-Men '97 season 2. It scored 8.4/10 from 3,836 votes, ranking #3 of 9 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Chase Conley and written by Beau DeMayo, JB Ballard, it aired on July 1, 2026.

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