Progenitor

The Progenitor is a long-dead Celestial discovered buried within Earth, its corpse having seeded life on the planet millennia ago. Reactivated during the conflict between Eternals, mutants, and the Avengers, it assumes the role of cosmic judge, evaluating whether humanity deserves to survive.

Fresh from the Modern Age Marvel universe, Progenitor burst onto the scene in 2022 courtesy of the powerhouse creative duo of Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr., debuting in their acclaimed Amazing Spider-Man run. This is a character who moves in rarefied air from the very start — sharing pages with Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Iron Man while making a significant enough mark to cross over into the Avengers corner of the Marvel universe. With appearances across some of Marvel's most prominent titles in just a few years, Progenitor has quickly established themselves as a figure worth watching in contemporary comics storytelling. If you're following the cutting edge of the Marvel Modern Age, this is exactly the kind of character whose early appearances you'll want on your radar.