High Evolutionary
| High Evolutionary | |
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| Publication information | |
| Publisher | Marvel Comics |
| First appearance | Mentioned: The Mighty Thor #133 (October 1966) Full appearance: The Mighty Thor #134 (November 1966) |
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| In-story information | |
| Full name | Herbert Edgar Wyndham |
| Species | Human mutate/cyborg |
| Team affiliations | New Men/Knights of Wundagore |
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The High Evolutionary (Herbert Edgar Wyndham) is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is depicted as a scientist who seeks to evolve different life forms such as the New Men. The High Evolutionary's goals have often put him at odds with different superheroes.
Originally introduced as an antagonist in the Thor comics, the High Evolutionary would go on to feature prominently in storylines involving the Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer. His backstory was later connected to the X-Men villain Mister Sinister, while the High Evolutonary became integral to the origin stories of the Avengers heroes Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver, and Spider-Woman.
Chukwudi Iwuji portrays the High Evolutionary in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023). Additionally, Richard Newman, Jonathan Frakes, Corey Burton, and Nolan North have voiced the character in animation.