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![]() Adam Warlock as depicted in Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 #17 (October 2009). Art by Mike Perkins. | |
Publication information | |
Publisher | Marvel Comics |
First appearance | As Him: Fantastic Four #66–67 (September–October 1967) As Adam Warlock: Marvel Premiere #1 (April 1972) |
Created by | Him: Stan Lee (writer) Jack Kirby (artist) Adam Warlock: Roy Thomas (writer) Gil Kane (artist) |
In-story information | |
Alter ego | Adam Warlock (current) Him (original) |
Species | Cosmic Entity |
Place of origin | Shard Island, Earth |
Team affiliations | Guardians of the Galaxy Infinity Watch Universal Church of Truth |
Partnerships | Gamora Pip the Troll |
Notable aliases | Adam Magus Master of All Souls Avatar of Life |
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Adam Warlock is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character first appeared in Fantastic Four #66–67 (cover-dates September 1967 and October 1967) created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, originally named Him. The character would later be significantly developed by Roy Thomas and Jim Starlin.[1] Debuting in the Silver Age of Comic Books, the character has appeared over several decades of Marvel publications, and starred in the titles Marvel Premiere and Strange Tales as well as five eponymous volumes and several related limited series.
The character 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, the being originally known only as "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 his evil counterpart, the Magus. He is also frequently the bearer of the Soul Stone, one of the fabled Infinity Gems (now called Infinity Stones). 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.
Adam Warlock has been adapted in various forms of media, including animated television series and video games, and was portrayed by Will Poulter in his live-action debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023).