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Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine has always seemed invincible in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The healing factor has always been one of his primary powers and helped him deal with dire circumstances. However, the latestX-Mencomics prove that the healing factor is beatable by one significant Marvel villain- High Evolutionary.
Spoilers forX-Men #30ahead!
The MCU fans must remember High Evolutionary’s recent appearance inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. The villain who appeared in the comics for the first time inThe Mighty Thor #134took to the latestX-Men #30to kill Wolverine’s daughter Laura Kinney. Like the Hugh Jackman superhero, Laura Kinney also had the healing factor, which was powerless before High Evolutionary.
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Can High Evolutionary beat Wolverine to death?
For several years, the fans considered Wolverine supreme for his healing factor. But the latestX-Men #30shows that another villain can beat Logan after Laura Kinney faced a brutal death at the hands of High Evolutionary. In the recent issue, when Wolverine’s daughter Talon, aka Laura Kinney, and Synch, aka Everett Thomas, track down Herbert Wyndham, Talon faces a brutal end.
Initially introduced as X-23, created through Wolverine’s DNA, Laura Kinney took the name of Talon inX-Men #19. However, when she, along with Synch, came face-to-face with High Evolutionary in the recent issue, the villain burned her to death after forcing her to impale herself. Like her father, she also had the healing factor, which proved powerless before Wyndham’s super technologies.
It is explained in the comics that Wolverine’s healing factor is generated from his bone marrow and circulated across his body through blood. However, it seems that if theHugh Jackmansuperhero is burned to death, his healing factor is powerless. We have seen it several times in the past. This makes High Evolutionary another prominent Marvel name that can kill Logan.
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Can High Evolutionary replace Kang in the MCU?
Critics and audiences appreciated Chukwudi Iwuji for his role as High Evolutionary in the MCU. Although ardent comic book fans noted that his character was nerfed inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, the villain was portrayed disturbingly and menacingly. After Jonathan Majors was embroiled in legal trouble for his actions, several fans pointed out that High Evolutionary could replace Kang in the MCU.
As Jonathan Majors is now officially fired from the MCU, there is a void in the Multiverse Saga. Many fans believe he can be introduced as a Kang variant in the MCU. Even the deleted scenes fromGotG 3revealed that the villain did not face his end. Now, it remains to be seen how Marvel deals with the Kang problem and if Iwuji proves to be a suitable replacement.
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With Hugh Jackman also entering the MCU withDeadpool 3, it will be interesting to see if we can see him coming face-to-face against High Evolutionary on-screen. On the other hand, the fans will also be excited to see if the MCU innovatively portrays Logan’s healing factor.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3can be streamed on Disney+, whileDeadpool 3will be released on June 16, 2025.
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
