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APRIL 8, 2017 BY DAVE 3 COMMENTS
I love Jim Starlin cosmic comics, although I’ll admit more often than not I think of Thanos and the
dark side of Marvel cosmic. If you’re going to enjoy Starlin’s 70’s, 90’s and 2000’s space opera,
though, inevitably that means an affection and respect for the cosmic embodiment of good to
Thanos’ evil: Adam Warlock.
Warlock (not to be confused with the later New Mutants alien, Warlock) is heady 70’s philosophy
and expanding consciousness come to life on the page. Within his first years Warlock comics
deliver a clear Jesus allegory and have him tackle organized religion and the nature of the soul.
Conceptually, Adam Warlock wants it all.
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Below you’ll find a proper reading order for Adam Warlock comics, including his Jim Starlin stories,
as well as the comics that come before and after.
Related Reading Orders:
Thanos
Guardians of the Galaxy
Marvel Cosmic
Adam Warlock Comics Reading Order
Adam Warlock Origins
Warlock: Him
Collects: Fantastic Four #66 to #67, Thor #165
In one of the absolute weirdest Marvel historical oddities, Adam Warlock technically debuts in the
pages of the Fantastic Four as the entitty “Him.” No really: “Him.” Jack and Stan’s “The Coming of
Galactus” this ain’t,” but for true Adam Warlock heads it all begins here. Honestly, “Him,” doesn’t
represent the shape Adam Warlock would take really at all, so you could easily skip ahead.
Marvel Masterworks: Warlock Volume 1
Collects: Marvel Premiere (1972) 12, Warlock (1972) 18, Incredible Hulk (1968) 176178
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Although most frequently tied to Marvel Cosmic new
god Jim Starlin, Warlock’s official 1972 debut comes
from the pen of Marvel’s Roy Thomas. If you’re most
intested in the Starlin era and Warlock’s connection to
Thanos, you could skip these issues, although they will
be referenced repeatedly in the coming stories.
Jim Starlin’s 70’s Marvel Cosmic to 90’s Infinity Trilogy
Warlock by Jim Starlin: The Complete Collection
Collects: Strange Tales 178181, Warlock 915, Avengers Annual 7, Marvel TwoInOne Annual 2
This is where the most well known Adam Warlock elements begin, with Jim Starlin introducin Pip
the Troll, Gamora, the Magus, and the very special connection between Adam Warlock and
Thanos. Some of the best 70’s Marvel Cosmic comics this side of Captain Marvel.
Infinity Gauntlet Omnibus
Collects: Silver Surfer (1987) 3438, 40, 4460; Thanos Quest 12; Infinity Gauntlet 16; Cloak &
Dagger (1988) 18; SpiderMan (1990) 17; Incredible Hulk 383385; Dr. Strange, Sorceror Supreme
3136; Quasar 2627; Sleepwalker 7
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The 1990’s return of Thanos in Infinity Gauntlet is one of my favorite Marvel events, and in many
ways it’s Adam Warlock’s strongest showing. Warlock unites the Marvel Universe in a way no other
hero can, and comes away with allnew purpose in Warlock and the Infinity Watch.
Infinity Gauntlet Aftermath
Collects: Silver Surfer (1987) 6066, Dr. Strange : Sorcerer Supreme 36, Warlock & The Infinity
Watch 16, Material From Silver Surfer Annual 5
Adam Warlock forms the Infinity Watch, comprising a core unit of Drax the Destroyer, Gamora, Pip
the Troll, Moondragon, and of course a mysterious sixth person.
Infinity War
Collects: Collects Infinity War #16, Warlock And The Infinity Watch #710 & Marvel Comics
Presents #108111
Infinity War somehow gets even more Warlock heavy featuring Warlock’s evil alterego The Magus
as the main Marvel Universe villain. Infinity War gets overshadowed by the admittedly superior
Gauntlet, but is still well worth your time.
Infinity War Aftermath
Collects: Warlock & The Infinity Watch 1117, Silver Surfer/Warlock: Resurrection 14, Quasar 41
43; Material From Marvel Comics Presents (1988) 112, Marvel Holiday Special 2, Marvel Swimsuit
Special 2
Infinity Crusade, Vol. 1
Collects: Infinity Crusade #13, Warlock Chronicles #13 & Warlock And The Infinity Watch #1819
If the Magus is the manifestation of Adam Warlock’s “evil,” what does his “good” side look like?
That’s the question asked by Infinity Crusade, the conclusion to Starlin’s 90’s Infinity trilogy.
Infinity Crusade – Volume 2
Collects: Infinity Crusade #46, Warlock Chronicles #45 & Warlock And The Infinity Watch #2022
Infinity Watch Vol. 1
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Collects: Infinity Watch #1 To #22
Note that all twentytwo issues of Infinity Watch are included in various Infinity Gauntlt through
Infinity Crusade trades listed above. Nonetheless, if you want the pure Watch, you can start here.
Thor: Blood & Thunder
Collects: Thor #468–471, Silver Surfer #86–88, Warlock Chronicles #6–8, Warlock And The Infinity
Watch #23–25
Infinity Watch Vol. 2
Collects: Warlock Chronicles 6, Warlock And The Infinity Watch 2642
2000’s Return of Thanos and Warlock
Thanos: Infinity Abyss
Collects: Infinity Abyss #16
The next three stories consist of Starlin’s 2000’s return to Thanos, and as you might expect,
concentrate more directly on ol’ purple puss. Nonetheless, Warlock cameos throughout.
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Marvel Universe: The End
Collects: Marvel Universe : The End 16
Thanos: Redemption
Collects: Thanos 112
Warlock by Greg Pak and Charlie Adlard
Collects: Warlock #1 To #4
The rarest of birds in the Marvel Universe to date: An Adam Warlock series from a writer other
than Jim Starlin!
Annihilation to the New Infinity Saga
Annihilation: Conquest Book 1
Collects: Annihilation: Conquest – Quasar #1 To #4
Honestly, if you’re going to read these Annihilation Conquest tieins, I highly recommend you read
the full Comic Book Herald guide to Marvel Cosmic. Annihilation through The Thanos Imperative
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include varying degrees of Adam Warlock, as the character becomes more and more essential
through the excellent 2000’s cosmic narrative.
Guardians of the Galaxy by Abnett & Lanning: The Complete Collection Volume 1
Collects: Guardians Of The Galaxy (2008) 112
The fast track approach through Adam Warlock’s Marvel Cosmic appearances would be to simply
read the Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning run through Guardians of the Galaxy, concluding with
Thanos Imperative.
Guardians of the Galaxy by Abnett & Lanning: The Complete Collection Volume 2
Collects: Guardians Of The Galaxy (2008) 1325
The Thanos Imperative
Collects: Thanos Imperative #1 To #6
Thanos Annual #1
Collects: Thanos Annual #1
Thanos: The Infinity Revelation
Collects: Original Graphic Novel
Although Starlin’s mid2000’s return to Thanos graphic novels is titled as a Mad Titan feature,
Adam Warlock is as central to these stories as he was to the 90’s Infinity trilogy. Must reads for
Warlock fans who may have missed the first time around.
Thanos: The Infinity Relativity
Collects: Original Graphic Novel
The Infinity Entity
Collects: Original Graphic Novel
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While It’s My Least Favorite Of The Jim Starlin Thanos And Warlock Graphic Novels, Infinity Entity
Results In The Greatest Major Developments For Adam Warlock’S Place In The Marvel Universe.
Thanos: The Infinity Finale
Collects: Original Graphic Novel
FILED UNDER: FEATURED, MARVEL CHARACTERS
TAGGED WITH: ADAM WARLOCK
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COMMENTS
James says
April 9, 2017 at 6:55 pm
This is awesome, Adam Warlock is one of my favourite characters (mostly because of his
involvement with the Infinity trilogy and the 2008 Guardians series). However I never read
any of his solo series, nor did I read Warlock and the Infinity Watch. Though that was
mainly because the issues weren’t available on Marvel Unlimited, which they are now
(except for Infinity Watch 2342). This is one of the reading orders I’ll follow after I finish
reading 2015 Secret Wars.
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