Ep 10. Come the Apocalypse

In X-Men: The Animated Series season 1 episode 10, titled "Come the Apocalypse," the X-Men face their toughest challenge yet when the ancient mutant Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant, rises from his slumber with a plan to cleanse the world of humans and create a new civilization in his own image.

The episode begins with Apocalypse's awakening from his long slumber in Egypt. He recruits his four horsemen, mutants he has brainwashed and transformed into his loyal followers, to help him in his mission. The horsemen include Pestilence, War, Famine, and Death, each with their own unique mutant abilities.

Meanwhile, the X-Men are dealing with their own problems, including tensions within their team and the threat of Senator Kelly's anti-mutant legislation. However, their peaceful existence is soon disrupted by the arrival of Apocalypse and his horsemen, who launch a series of attacks on the humans in the area.

The X-Men quickly realize the threat that Apocalypse poses and decide to face him head-on. They engage in a battle with the horsemen, each putting up an impressive fight. However, Apocalypse's power is too great, and he is able to overpower the X-Men one by one.

As if things couldn't get any worse, Apocalypse kidnaps Professor Xavier and uses his telepathic powers to control the minds of all humans in the world, effectively enslaving them to serve his cause.

The X-Men are left with only one option: they must seek out an ancient artifact, the M'Kraan Crystal, which may hold the key to defeating Apocalypse and his horsemen. While this plan seems risky, the X-Men know that they are the only hope humanity has.

The episode culminates in a final showdown between the X-Men and the horsemen, with Apocalypse looming over them all. The epic showdown brings some of the most exciting action of the series so far and features some of the most impressive animation of the season.

"Come the Apocalypse" is an exciting and action-packed episode that raises the stakes for the X-Men. It sets up the season's overarching storyline, which is essential viewing for fans of the series. With its memorable characters and unique storylines, X-Men: The Animated Series season 1 stands as a classic of the animated superhero genre.