X–Men Explorer v.02
Exodus

Exodus

Bennet du Paris

Created by Scott Lobdell & Joe Quesada
First Appearance
X-Factor #92 (1993)
Appearances
148
Primary Team
Acolytes
Debut Era
1990s

A medieval crusader transformed by Apocalypse into an omega-level mutant with vast telepathic and telekinetic power. Exodus served as Magneto's Acolyte and high priest, a fanatic whose devotion to mutant supremacy rivals even Magneto's. On Krakoa, he joined the Quiet Council and proved that even zealots can evolve (if only slightly).

Appearances Over Time

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Series

Most Appearances By Series

Immortal X-Men (2022) 27 issues

Issues #1 – #9

27 of 18 issues (150%)

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X-Men (2004) 12 issues

Issues #161 – #207

12 of 51 issues (24%)

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X-Men: Legacy (2008) 10 issues

Issues #208 – #263

10 of 69 issues (14%)

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X-Men (1991) 8 issues

Issues #25 – #86

8 of 118 issues (7%)

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X-Force (2020) 5 issues

Issues #27 – #45

5 of 50 issues (10%)

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X-Men: Forever (2024) 5 issues

Issues #1 – #4

5 of 4 issues (125%)

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A.X.E.: Judgment Day (2022) 5 issues

Issues #1 – #5

5 of 6 issues (83%)

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X-Men: Blue (2017) 5 issues

Issues #28 – #36

5 of 36 issues (14%)

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Rise of the Powers of X (2024) 4 issues

Issues #2 – #5

4 of 5 issues (80%)

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Magneto (1996) 4 issues

Issues #1 – #4

4 of 4 issues (100%)

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Events

Event Participation

First Appearance

X-Factor #92

1993

First Appearance

X-Factor #92

July 1993

Fan Sentiment

Exodus stands out as one of the Krakoa era's most compelling characters, with Kieron Gillen's *Immortal X-Men* run exploring his 12th-century origins and unwavering devotion to mutant supremacy in deeply nuanced ways. His fanatical loyalty and complex history with Apocalypse make him a polarizing figure (simultaneously principled and dangerous) whose steadfast beliefs haven't changed across nine centuries. Fans particularly appreciated his emotional depth in later Krakoa stories, where his convictions were tested in ways that revealed surprising vulnerability beneath the zealotry.

Real Name

Bennet du Paris

Teams
Created By

Scott Lobdell & Joe Quesada