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High Evolutionary
The High Evolutionary Ruler of Counter-Earth Super-genius intelligence Mass unethical experimentation
Full Name
Alias
Lord High Evolutionary
"God"Origin
Occupation
Creator of the Animen and New Men
Leader of the Knights of Wundagore
Leader of the Godpack
Oxford University student(formerly)Powers / Skills
Vast scientific knowledge
Leadership
Forced evolution/devolution
DNA manipulation
Exosuit
Superhuman strength
Superhuman durability
Matter manipulation
Energy manipulation
Energy projection
Cosmic awareness
Precognition
Telepathy
Telekinesis
Extra-dimensional travel
Size alterationGoals
Crimes
Torture
Mass murder
Attempted omnicide
Conspiracy
Kidnapping
Destruction
Attempted mundicide
War crimes
Animal cruelty
ForgeryType of Villain
| “ | The High Evolutionary intends to build a god fit for the twenty-first century. And you will be his raw materials. | „ |
| ~ The High Evolutionary |
| “ | How tempting to push the second - and bring sweet Oblivion to... But, no! I, the High Evolutionary, have given my Word -AND MY WORD IS MY BOND! | „ |
| ~ The High Evolutionary |
Doctor Herbert Edgar Wyndham, better known as theHigh Evolutionary, is a major antagonist in theMarvel Universe, serving as the secondary antagonist of the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, and a major antagonist in both the Mighty Thor and Avengers franchises.
He is a mad scientist wanting to make the perfect evolved human by mixing animal and human DNA together. He first appeared inThe Mighty Thor #133 in 1966, before steadily becoming one of the many foes towards the Guardians of the Galaxy and the Avengers. Despite this, he isn't a pure villain, as he genuienly wants to help humanity evolve.
Biography[]
Past[]
Dr. Herbert Edgar Wyndham was born in Manchester, England, to unnamed parents - whom moved to the countryside when he was young. Around the 1920s-1930s, Herbert studied at Oxford University in the field of genetics, having been inspired byNathaniel Essex (akaMr. Sinister). He started to attempt evolving rats with a machine he made called the "Genetic Accelerator", and later learned more about the genetic code from the Inhuman Phaeder. However, his experiments were exposed, causing him to be expelled from the university.
He later succeeds by his pet Dalmatian "Dempsey" with the brain of a chimpanzee and with a humanoid appearance. After being expelled, he joins a partnership with Johnathon Drew, whom was the father of Jessica. When Jonathan's daughter became ill from the Wundagore mountains' uranium, Herbert assisted Drew in saving her life with spider serum and his technology.
Becoming the High Evolutionary[]
At some point after creating the New Men, Wyndham became known as the High Evolutionary, and formed Knights of Wundagore to fight against the demon Chthon. While continuing his experiments, the evolutionary encountered the heroes Hulk and Thor, and fought against them. After his battles, Dr. Wyndham decided to leave the planet to outer space to continue his evolution, where he turned himself into an artificial intelligence. He later returned to Earth when Man-Beast was causing array in Wundagore, and managed to return to his original body with his powers.
Returning to space, the High Evolutionary used his technology to create a copy of Earth from alien material, which he then named "Counter Earth". His intention was to create another Earth that wasn't corrupted by humanity's evil, and discovered the cocoon that held Him, whom he later named "Adam Warlock" upon his rebirth. After naming his foster child, Dr. Wyndham gave Warlock the soul gem and tasked him to protect Counter-Earth form threats. The High Evolutionary's plans were later foiled upon the arrival of Galactus, whom defeated Herbert, and the Beyonder, who wanted Counter-Earth to be put into his museum. The scientist attempted to defeat the Beyonder, but after learning that the being was far more advanced than him, became depressed and lured the Hulk into seemingly killing him.
Though initially believed dead, the High Evolutionary's armor was damaged, causing him to devolve into goo until he was restored. Angered at the Beyonder for being advanced, the scientist turned his attention to creating a more advanced evolution of humankind to rival the cosmic being.
Appearance[]
As Dr. Wyndham, he is described to have brown eyes and hair. As the High Evolutionary, he dons a silver metallic bodysuit with purplish-red garments and armor worn over it, along with a protective helmet with yellow visors over his eyes.
Power and Abilities[]
The High Evolutionary holds vast knowledge of multiple fields of science such as biology, medicine, physics, etc.
He also possesses various superpowers such as superhuman strength and durability, manipulating matter at a subatomic level, energy manipulation and projection, cosmic awareness, precognition, telepathy, telekinesis, extra-dimensional travel, and size alteration.
Other Media[]
Film[]
Marvel Cinematic Universe[]
- Main article:High Evolutionary (Marvel Cinematic Universe)
The High Evolutionary debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe filmGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 as the main antagonist. He was portrayed byChukwudi Iwuji in his first villainous role.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- He was created by the late Stan Lee and the late Jack Kirby.
