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Adam Warlock

Adam Warlock began as Him, an artificial perfect being grown in a cocoon by a group of scientists called the Enclave. Rejecting his makers, he was taken in by the High Evolutionary, named Warlock, and sent to defend Counter-Earth, where he acquired the Soul Gem. His greatest foe is the Magus, a corrupted future version of himself who leads the Universal Church of Truth. Warlock later wielded the Infinity Gauntlet, led the Infinity Watch, and joined the Guardians of the Galaxy, repeatedly dying and being reborn while guarding the cosmos.

Powers and abilities

  • Superhuman physique: strength, speed, stamina and durability far beyond human limits
  • Energy manipulation: can absorb and fire cosmic energy and manipulate matter
  • Regenerative cocoon: can heal or be reborn by entering a protective cocoon
  • Soul Gem: wields the Infinity Stone that can capture and manipulate souls
  • Quantum magic: uses a blend of science and sorcery to alter reality
  • Cosmic awareness: perceives threats and events across the universe
  • Flight: travels through space unaided
  • Immortality: repeatedly survives or returns from death
Real name
Adam Warlock
Current alias
Adam Warlock
Gender
Male
Identity
No Dual Identity
Citizenship
Technically stateless with no criminal record
Place of birth
The Beehive, Shard Island, Atlantic Ocean
First appearance
Fantastic Four #66 (September 1967)
Creators
Stan Lee; Jack Kirby
Also known as
Him, Warlock, Magus, Adam Magus, Master of All Souls, Avatar of Life, Mr. Smith
Occupation
Cosmic protector, leader of the Infinity Watch, philosopher, spiritual guide
Affiliations
Infinity Watch, Guardians of the Galaxy, Enclave, Universal Church of Truth, Counter-Earth
Relatives
High Evolutionary (creator figure), Kismet (gene-sister), Magus (future self), Gamora (companion), Pip the Troll (companion)

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