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Creation & Design

The High Evolutionary was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, first appearing in the 1966 comic 'The Mighty Thor #134'. He was designed as a character who embodies the themes of evolution and genetic manipulation.

Early Years

Initially introduced as a villain, the High Evolutionary's complex motivations and philosophical views on evolution and humanity have led him to be portrayed in various roles, from antagonist to ally.

Character Development

Over the years, the High Evolutionary has evolved from a straightforward villain to a more nuanced character, grappling with the moral implications of his actions and the consequences of his quest for evolution.

Cultural Reception

The High Evolutionary has been received with mixed reviews, often praised for his depth and philosophical dilemmas but criticized for his sometimes convoluted storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Herbert Edgar Wyndham
First Appearance:
Thor #133
Aliases:
High Evolutionary, Man-Beast, The Evolutionary
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, X-Men, The Inhumans
Abilities:
Genetic manipulation, Superhuman intelligence, Telepathy
Equipment:
Evolutionary Chamber, Genetic accelerator
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Thor #133
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Thor #133
 
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1st full appearance of Ego the Living Planet

1st appearance of Count Tagar

2nd appearance of Hela

Cameo appearance of multiple unnamed Valkyries

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First mention of the High Evolutionary

Thor #134
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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Thor #134
 
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1st appearance of the High Evolutionary, a geneticist obsessed with evolutionary experimentation

1st appearance of Man-Beast, a wolf modified by the High Evolutionary

1st appearance of Fafnir, a dragon from the realm of Nastrond

Introduction of Wundagore Mountain

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[May 2023 - James Gunn tweeted in response to a question regarding the fate of the High Evolutionary that he is imprisoned on Knowhere]

Thor #135
Marvel ⋅ 1966
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First time Thor refers to his hammer as Mjolnir

2nd appearance and origin of the High Evolutionary

Tales to Astonish #96
Marvel ⋅ 1967
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Tales to Astonish #96
 
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The High Evolutionary evolves himself through his own technology and merges with the eternal cosmos returning to a physical form in Marvel Premiere #1 (1972)

Marvel Spectacular #5
Marvel ⋅ 1974
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Marvel Spectacular #5
 
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First reprint of the first appearance of the High Evolutionary from Thor #134

Fantastic Four #175
Marvel ⋅ 1976
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Fantastic Four #175
 
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Battle of Galactus vs the High Evolutionary

X-Men Annual #12
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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X-Men Annual #12
 
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1st official team appearance of the X-Babies, childlike clones created by Mojo

Previous appearance of the X-Babies were the actual X-Men de-aged by Mojo

Origin of the High Evolutionary

1st cameo appearance of Matthew Plunder as a baby, the son of Ka-Zar and Shanna the She-Devil

X-Factor Annual #3
Marvel ⋅ 1988
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X-Factor Annual #3
 
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Part one of the eleven-part Evolutionary War story, told as a back-up story throughout annuals published in 1988

Uncanny Avengers #3
Marvel ⋅ 2015
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Uncanny Avengers #3
 
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1st full appearance of Luminous, the product of the High Evolutionary's experimentation with genes from the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver

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