Introduction
Adam Warlock is a cosmic being artificially created on Earth by the Enclave, genetically engineered to be perfect and the next evolution of humanity. Privy to their intentions, Him rebelled against his creators and sought a new destiny. Eventually coming across the High Evolutionary, the rechristened Adam Warlock eventually is recognized as a hero of the universe, chiefly protecting it from threats such as Thanos, the Universal Church of Truth, and the Magus (who is his evil counterpart).
He is also frequently the bearer of the Soul Stone, one of the fabled Infinity Stones (then-called Infinity Gems). The character also serves as the leader of the Infinity Watch and a member of the Guardians of the Galaxy, specializing as the group’s cosmic sorcerer and occult expert in the latter.
Publication
The character’s origin was shown in Fantastic Four #66 (September 1967) in a story written by Stan Lee and pencilled and co-plotted by Jack Kirby. The character also appeared in Fantastic Four #67 (October 1967) and Thor #163–166 (April–July 1969). Because his role in the Fantastic Four story was minor, sources disagree on which issue is the character’s true first appearance. Writer and then editor-in-chief Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane significantly revamped Him as the allegorical Messiah Adam Warlock in Marvel Premiere #1 (April 1972).
Biography
Created by the Enclave to be part of a race of super humans who would abolish war, illness, and crime, Adam Warlock is a unique being who uses his immense and formidable powers to safeguard the universe.
In all of his incarnations, the character possessed superhuman strength, speed, durability, stamina, agility, and the ability to manipulate cosmic energy for energy projection, flight, recuperation, and immortality (although he can be killed, he cannot truly die as Death cannot claim his soul).
For a time, Warlock (during his Him incarnation) sacrificed the majority of these powers by prematurely emerging from his cocoon in order to defend the High Evolutionary. In compensation, the High Evolutionary gave Him the Soul Gem. According to Thanos, Adam is also a unique being like himself and is described to be apart of the “cosmic norm”.
During his time as the Magus, the Xandarian Worldmind stated that Adam’s power was beyond Dark Quasar and labelled him being powerful to a degree that made it impossible for it to measure against Richard Rider, who was a Nova-Prime.
Film & Reception
Adam was briefly mentioned in the 2018 Marvel film “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” and is expected to have a role in future Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. Will Poulter stars as Adam Warlock in “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023).
He is considered a popular and iconic character within the Marvel Comics universe, and his unique abilities and backstory have been well received by audiences.
In 2018, CBR.com ranked Adam Warlock 3rd in their “25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe” list.
Reception of his character by audiences and critics has been largely positive, with fans anticipating his future appearances in the MCU.
In 2018, CBR.com ranked Adam Warlock 3rd in their “25 Fastest Characters In The Marvel Universe” list.
20 Warlock Facts
For Fanboys and Fangirls who want to know all they can about Adam Warlock. We’ve put together a list of 20 facts fans probably don’t know about this awesome character.
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References: Wikipedia
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