Is The High Evolutionary Dead? In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is one of the most popular and successful franchises in movie history.

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The High Evolutionary is a Marvel Comics character created by writer/artist Jack Kirby. He first appeared in The Mighty Thor #134 in 1966.

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He uses his scientific knowledge to create superhumans and mutants, including Adam Warlock and Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch.

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The High Evolutionary made his MCU debut in the mid-credit scene of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

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In the comics, the High Evolutionary is a major player in the Marvel Universe, often crossing paths with the Avengers and the X-Men.

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In the scene, Ayesha, the leader of the Sovereign race, creates a new being named Adam Warlock to take revenge on the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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She mentions that the High Evolutionary helped create Adam, suggesting that he is alive and well in the MCU.

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However, given his connection to Adam Warlock and the fact that Adam is set to appear in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, it seems likely that the High Evolutionary is still alive.

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Moreover, the High Evolutionary is a significant character in Marvel Comics, and it would be a shame not to see him play a more prominent role in the MCU.

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