History ComicBook / Warlock1967

A cocoon similar in design to his one in the comics featured in the background of the Collector's collection in ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld'', and again in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy2014''. By the end of ''Guardians'', [[MeaningfulBackgroundEvent it's been cracked open and is empty]] -- though WordOfGod is that in spite of the similar design, it wasn't his cocoon. Adam Warlock was originally considered for an appearance in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2'', but his role was cut as the script was revised -- while his sister, Ayesha, serves as the film's secondary antagonist. A cocoon different from the one in the first movie is later seen in one of the stingers, which Ayesha refers to as 'Adam'. He finallyed appear in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol3'', portrayed by Creator/WillPoulter.

A cocoon similar in design to his one in the comics featured in the background of the Collector's collection in ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld'', and again in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy2014''. By the end of ''Guardians'', [[MeaningfulBackgroundEvent it's been cracked open and is empty]] -- though WordOfGod is that in spite of the similar design, it wasn't his cocoon. Adam Warlock was originally considered for an appearance in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2'', but his role was cut as the script was revised -- while his sister, Ayesha, serves as the film's secondary antagonist. A cocoon different from the one in the first movie is later seen in one of the stingers, which Ayesha refers to as 'Adam'. He will finally appear in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'', portrayed by Creator/WillPoulter.

A cocoon similar in design to his one in the comics featured in the background of the Collector's collection in ''Film/ThorTheDarkWorld'', and again in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxy''. By the end of ''Guardians'', [[MeaningfulBackgroundEvent it's been cracked open and is empty]] -- though WordOfGod is that in spite of the similar design, it wasn't his cocoon. Adam Warlock was originally considered for an appearance in ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2'', but his role was cut as the script was revised -- while his sister, Ayesha, serves as the film's secondary antagonist. A cocoon different from the one in the first movie is later seen in one of the stingers, which Ayesha refers to as 'Adam'. He will finally appear in ''Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3'', portrayed by Creator/WillPoulter.

* FullyAbsorbedFinale: After Marvel cancelled ''Warlock'' in the middle of an epic story arc involving [[spoiler:Warlock killing himself so that he would not become the Magus, his future/past evil self]] and Comicbook/{{Thanos}} preparing to commit a cosmic genocide, Jim Starlin was invited to wrap up the storyline by writing and drawing the ''Avengers Annual'' and ''ComicBook/MarvelTwoInOne Annual'', where he [[spoiler:killed off most of the characters he had created.]]

* FullyAbsorbedFinale: After Marvel cancelled ''Warlock'' in the middle of an epic story arc involving [[spoiler:Warlock killing himself so that he would not become the Magus, his future/past evil self]] and Comicbook/{{Thanos}} preparing to commit a cosmic genocide, Jim Starlin finished up in whatever books he could get his hands on, including a few issues of ''Strange Tales'', the ''Marvel Team-Up Annual'', ''ComicBook/MarvelTwoInOne Annual'', and the ''Avengers Annual''.

''Warlock'' is a comic series by Creator/MarvelComics starring Adam Warlock, written by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton.

''Warlock'' is a comic series by Creator/MarvelComics starring [[Characters/MarvelComicsAdamWarlock Adam Warlock]], written by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton.

Although a short series, it has been critically acclaimed for the ground breaking work Jim Starlin did in these comics.

''Warlock'' is a comic series by Creator/MarvelComics starring [[Characters/MarvelComicsAdamWarlock Adam Warlock]], written by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton. Later on Jim

* FullyAbsorbedFinale: After Warlock's series was canceled, Starlin was invited to write and draw the Annuals for ''ComicBook/TheAvengers'' and ''ComicBook/MarvelTwoInOne'', where he wrapped up the storylines from ''Warlock'' and [[spoiler:seemingly killed off most of his own characters]].

Nevertheless, he never really took off until a new writer got his hands on him - [[MyRealDaddy Jim Starlin]]. It was under him that Adam became the [[WarriorPoet philosopher-hero]] that he is best known to be today, as well as the ArchEnemy of Thanos. Starlin also introduced the rest of his supporting cast including Pip the Troll (his best friend, a drunken space satyr) and Gamora, his love interest, Thanos' former personal assassin.

Adam Warlock has been teased as a part of the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse since ''Film/GuardiansOfTheGalaxyVol2'', with a modified origin. It was eventually revealed that he will be portrayed by Creator/WillPoulter in ''Vol. 3''.

''Warlock'' is a comic series by Creator/MarvelComics staring [[Characters/MarvelComicsAdamWarlock Adam Warlock]], written by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton. Later on Jim

''Warlock'' is a comic series by Creator/MarvelComics staring Characters/MarvelComicsAdamWarlock, written by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Sutton. Later on Jim

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->Not to be confused with ''ComicBook/AdamWarlock'' from Creator/MarvelComics's other same named comic. For other uses, see {{Warlock}}.

Warlock, a techno-organic alien originally created for ComicBook/NewMutants by Creator/ChrisClaremont and Bill Sienkiewicz also had a nine issue miniseries of his own in 1999, written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry.
The series takes place after Warlock's death and reanimation as Douglock (originally thought to be the combination of previously killed New Mutant Douglas Ramsey and Warlock) and after his departure from Comicbook/{{Excalibur}}.

The series follows Warlock, who after learning that he is only Warlock with Doug's memories and part of his being, tries to put an end to the Phalanx infestation he accidentally brought to Earth as well as get a grip of what he has become.
While infiltrating a science facility where Phalanx material is experimented on, he meets Hope, young girl with immunity to the techno-organic virus as well as the ability to infect others by touch. Despite knowing that Hope is incredibly dangerous, he can't bring himself to kill her and after they get attacked by guard robots and a group called Psi-cops, Warlock and Hope escape together, along with Hope's infected pet monkey, Chi-Chee.

This starts a journey to keep Hope safe from a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent named Mainspring who originally kidnapped Hope and experimented on her and teach Hope how to control her abilities and somehow find a way to get rid of the Phalanx before it sends a beacon to Warlock's own race, the Technarchs to come and cleanse the Phalanx infestation and destroy Earth along it.

!!Warlock (the character) and the mini-series provide examples of:

* AbusiveAlienParents
* ArentYouGoingToRavishMe: Hope's first reaction to Warlock, thinking he's a Phalanx who only wants to infect and absorb everything living.
* AttackOfThe50FootWhatever
* BackFromTheDead
* BaldOfAwesome: Psimon (as well as everyone in psi-cops). Warlock may also apply since in his main form, the shape of his head is bald, though he's capable of creating a form that resembles hair.
* BlackBossLady: Psiren
* ChickMagnet: Looks like Doug's charm got transferred to him, as he's still in very friendly terms with Shadowcat and Wolfsbane, which gets Hope jealous.
* {{Filler}}: You could pretty much ignore the issues with Mole Man and Psycho-Man since very little concerning the actual plot happens in them.
* WhatHaveIBecome: Both Warlock and Hope have their bouts of this.
* ImMelting: Every time Warlock has used up all of his energy.
* IncrediblyLamePun
* LivingShip: And a blimp and a taxi and a bed, and...
* LossOfIdentity
* MachineWorship: Mainspring sought to transform into as much robot as he could and tried to use the Phalanx to save Earth from the errors of humanity.
* MechaMook: Mainspring's Gatekeepers and other robotic servants.
* PsychicLink: Hope has a connection with everyone who she has infected.
* PsychicPowers: The Psi-cops, who's members all are born with some specific psychic ability.
* ShapeshifterBaggage
* ThatsAllFolks
* ViralTransformation
* WellIntentionedExtremist: Psiren's and the psi-cop's goal is to save the world from the techno-organic virus. Unfortunately this means killing Warlock, Hope and Chi-Chee in cold blood.

Warlock, a techno-organic alien originally created for NewMutants by Creator/ChrisClaremont and Bill Sienkiewicz also had a nine issue miniseries of his own in 1999, written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry.

Warlock, a techno-organic alien originally created for NewMutants by ChrisClaremont and Bill Sienkiewicz also had a nine issue miniseries of his own in 1999, written by Louise Simonson and illustrated by Pasqual Ferry.