Evil_Ash
Harbinger of Dur
Originally posted by Evil_Ash
First of all, I have never seen Apocalypse draw energy from outside energy sources to increase his strength on panel.Second of all, neither have I ever seen Apocalypse increase his strength in any other way...
However, in his first appearance he did say he could make himself as strong as he wishes through molecular control.
Frenzy, who has superhuman strength and steel hard skin (invulnerability) is heavily amped here by a mutant, and she becomes stronger than ever. However, Apocalypse still one-shots her with ease, and says:
"Kneel before your master -- and know that if he chose it, Apocalypse could destroy you! For I control my body -- re-arrange and restructure its molecules as it suits me! Your strength -- your invulnerability, are nothing compared to the power Apocalypse can summon!"
Note as I said before that this is also Apocalypse's first full appearance, and he right away explains what his powers are and what he can do.
It would explain why he can punch guys like Cable and not destroy him when he also dukes it out with Prime Eternal Ikaris and drags Hulk through the desert.
Fluctuating levels and such.
An example of Apocalypse increasing his strength and durability level.
These scans are from The Rise of Apocalypse, so it's when Apocalypse has just learned his powers.
A giant snake attacks Apocalypse, who at first is seemingly helpless against it. However, he uses his molecular control to increase his strength and rips it apart.
As you can see in the last panel, a simple spear is able to penetrate Apocalypse's body, so he's not particular durable. However, when he discovers a friend of his dead, he becomes furious, and again uses his molecular control to grow in mass and size, thus, becoming more durable.
"I am stronger than your spears, Ozymandias!"
He also grows ridiculously large here.
