4, #1–4 (November 1998 – February 1999), by writer-penciler Tom Lyle. ", Thomas, Roy (w), Kane, Gil (p), Adkins, Dan (i). Even with the Magus storyline, the idea here is that Adam will be an entity whose purpose is primarily to destroy the Guardians of the Galaxy. [57], In the 2007-2008 "Annihilation: Conquest" storyline, Moondragon and Phyla-Vell later seek Warlock's help to free the alien Kree from the invading Phalanx. [78], 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 (e.g., creating a cocoon for self-preservation and regeneration), and immortality (although he can be killed, he cannot truly die as Death cannot claim his soul). The remainder of the artwork was lost in a New York City taxicab in 1976. [12], Artist Alan Weiss recalled in a 2006 interview there was a "lost" Adam Warlock story, which if completed would have been reminiscent of the Jonathan Swift novel Gulliver's Travels. Adam Warlock and Thanos, the already established main antagonist of Avengers 3 and 4, have a long history together. Adam Warlock was then able to resurrect the original version of himself, and proceeded to become the new Living Tribunal as part of the deal he struck with the One-Above-All. 2 with lots of Easter eggs and references, along with no less than five post-credit scenes, to bits and bobs from throughout Marvel lore to fuel fan speculation for what to expect from Vol. Adam Warlock appeared in after-credits in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Abnett, Dan; Lanning, Andy (w), Tan, Eng Huat (p), Hennessy, Andrew (i). "Epiphany", Starlin, Jim (w), Lim, Ron (p), Milgrom, Al (i). He is also a member of the guardians of the galaxy. [68], In Thanos: The Infinity Conflict, when Adam senses that something isn't right, he and Pip go to confront Thanos who then kills Adam in the blink of an eye. ", Starlin, Jim (w), Pérez, George (p), Rubinstein, Joe (i). Finally, on Thanos' request, the "new" Living Tribunal resurrects the original Adam Warlock from the point he was killed moments before the convergence took place. [35] Warlock then continues his journeys, knowing he has seen his own death but not knowing exactly when it will happen. Adam Warlock is a cosmic entity that possesses powers that can destroy reality. When the Stranger attempts to steal Warlock's Soul Gem, Warlock learns about five other related gems. 6 (November 2004 – February 2005), by writer Greg Pak and artist Charles Adlard. It's his dark side Magnus that's a very nasty villain. Following the events of The Infinity Gauntlet, Warlock and several compatriots starred in the series Warlock and the Infinity Watch. [44] The cosmic Living Tribunal (whose power and authority exceeds Warlock's) decides that Warlock cannot be trusted to keep the Infinity Gauntlet and instructs him to divide the gems among other beings of Warlock's choosing. After Devondra is defeated, Adam Warlock grabs the Time Gem, freezes time, and states that the Infinity Gems must decide the outcome. [19] The character was featured in the intercompany crossovers between Marvel Comics and the Malibu Comics "Ultraverse" in the one-shot Rune / Silver Surfer (April 1995 in indicia, June 1995 on cover); Rune vol. [34] Warlock chooses to alter his timeline by visiting himself a few months into the future and steals his own soul to prevent the Magus from ever existing. [13] Portions of it were printed in the second volume of Marvel Masterworks: Warlock. "The Final Confrontation", Starlin, Jim (w), Medina, Angel (p), Austin, Terry (i). Escaping the Soul World, Warlock emerged from his cocoon in the world of the living, where he was greeted by Kang the Conqueror. [65], Thanos enhances Pip's abilities to teleport the ship to Annihilus' empire to stop Annihilus once and for all, but are overwhelmed by Annihilus, who teleports Thanos into limbo and takes Adam prisoner (by placing a neural disruptor on him), forcing the Guardians to retreat. "Death Watch! 2's broader character development, and he and Groot are now the only ones without an extensive back-story. When Adam Warlock is introduced in the MCU will he be a superhero or a villain? When they threaten the universe, Warlock defeats them with the aid of the Watch and other superheroes, absorbing them into the Soul Gem. 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. Adam Warlock can manipulate both matter and energy. Teased at the end of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. Finding himself outside everything Adam was rescued by Kang and informed the Conqueror on what had transpired.