Other Marvel Comics Versions
In the Marvel Comics Universe all subsequent iterations of Set (such as the Egyptian Set and Greek Learnean Hydra mentioned above) are said to be legends largely inspired by the original ancient serpent god Set.
There are two exceptions to this where characters have misrepresented themselves as Set. "Seth", Marvel's version of the god from the Egyptian pantheon and a more accurate version of the real Egyptian mythological Set (appearing in human form, being the son of Osiris, etc.). In Marvel continuity this character adopted the name to make use of the "original" Set's fearsome reputation.
There was also En Sabah Nur ("Apocalypse"), a mutant who, when he first emerged in ancient Egypt, was mistaken for Set (or perhaps the above "Seth", though probably both as they are all parts of the same legend in the Marvel Universe). The character did not correct this error and instead used it to his advantage during his early activities in that era.
Read more about this topic: Father Set
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