The Origin And History Of Adam Warlock
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Күн бұрынAn in-depth look at the radical changes made to the Marvel Comics character Adam Warlock from his conception in 1967 until 2019 miniseries Infinity Wars.
0:00 - Introduction
0:41 - Part 01: Objectively Him!
3:44 - Part 02: Superhero, The Musical
5:44 - Part 03: 11 Issues And 1,000 Clowns
10:53 - Part 04: Approaching Infinity
13:40 - Part 05: Running The Infinite Gauntlet
17:18 - Part 06: Spooky Action At A Distance
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CREDITS:
Script, research, narration and editing by Allan Casavettes.
SOURCES:
“A Failure To Communicate: Part Four,” by Mike Gartland. Jack Kirby Collector, issue #24. TwoMorrows Publishing. 1999.
“Lee & Kirby: The Wonder Years,” by Mark Alexander. Jack Kirby Collector, issue #58. TwoMorrows Publishing. 2011.
“Jim Starlin Interview,” by David Smay. Amazing Heroes, issue #98. July 1986.
“Starlin’s Cosmic Books,” by Jon B. Cooke. Comic Book Artist, issue #2. TwoMorrows Publishing. 1998.
“The Life And Death (And Life And Death) Of Adam Warlock,” by Karen Walker. Back Issue #34, June 2009.
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@winstonblakely3846 2 жыл бұрын
This was a beautiful and complete history of Adam Warlock. At the time I found out about this character I had just about given up reading comic books but he was so unique that he brought me back in to reading comic books and beyond such as heavy-metal magazine and underground comics that steer away from the usual superhero adventures. Jim Starlin is always amazing on Adam Warlock. His storytelling and layouts always pull you in to want to see and read more. I hope that this hero continues to be a major part of the Marvel universe.
@mercurywoodrose 2 жыл бұрын
htey cast a brilliantt actor to play him. james gunn is insane enough to bring us a fully realized warlock, even if they vary from any of the comics storylines.
@paulakroy2635 Жыл бұрын
@@mercurywoodrose James Gunn barely adapts shit from the comic. Look at drax
@AlienIOIandroktone 2 жыл бұрын
It is a shame that characters like Warlock, and a lot of legacy characters at DC, go unused and just exist in a state of uncertainty in those universes for long stretches of time
@samwill7259 2 жыл бұрын
But isn't that the beauty of the medium? These continuities where characters can exist in the background until the next creator comes along and adds the next step of the ladder onto their stories? Warlock will never really be gone, and his fans need only wait until the guardian of the soul stone comes roaring back into the spotlight. It'll be something to see at the very least.
@uncannydcmarvelous5732 2 жыл бұрын
@@samwill7259 Yeah, months before the GOTG Vol. 3 movie gets released Adam will become relevant in the comics again.
@fengusburnt 2 жыл бұрын
That was kind of a bummer description of the Infinity Gauntlet. I think there's a real story in that book about the clashing worldviews of Warlock, Silver Surfer and Thanos.
@KingfisherTalkingPictures Жыл бұрын
I was a huge fan of the initial Starlin run. The idea of him as a brooding anti-hero who murdered so many and saved so much reminds me of another popular character of the time. Michael Moorcock’s Elric. It wouldn’t surprise me if Starlin read those books as well.
@johnswift376 2 жыл бұрын
Always loved Warlock, the FF story is one of my faves. Thankfully, I still have all the Starlin comics which completely blew me away in the 70's.
@Dappis Жыл бұрын
criminally underrated channel
@lanternsown3525 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome Back! I love seeing your work.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! As always, more to come...
@sonofsound 2 жыл бұрын
what he said
@darielmmedinacolon 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid! Adam Warlock is one of my favorite characters. I find fascinating that construction and descontruction have become a somewhat intrinsic to his character. I really think his character needs to be carefully writen when in a panel.
@sfoxhound 2 жыл бұрын
loved this. I like how you never tell someone what to think about a series, character, storyline or creator but give enough information to make us think and question.
@samwill7259 2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if Vision was used as something of a Warlock stand in for the MCU's Infinity Saga. I know we're still waiting on Adam to get his proper MCU introduction after the stinger from GotG 2 but having the soul stone inset in his forehead and the small connection with thanos that give him, it gives me shades of our gold plates messiah.
@rodchanas461 3 ай бұрын
Starlin’s original run on Warlock always put me in mind of Michael Moorcock’s Eternal Champion stories.
@paulmiller996 Жыл бұрын
Huge fan of this channel and of Adam Warlock. Was so interested in this video when posted that I put it off for a long time. Finally watched it and it's great stuff. Really nice upload.
@jamilfrost6217 2 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you uploading videos again. I love watching your content.
@thetimturnershow2883 2 жыл бұрын
Adam Warlock is a very intriguing character to me. I wonder if anyone on the Independent Comic scene has tried to creat a character and a narrative similar to what Warlock had started.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
I'd be interested to read that. Offhand, I can't think of anything similar.
@thetimturnershow2883 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts I’m currently working on my first ever comic. Maybe for my next story I could tackle a character and scenarios like Adam Warlock. Offhand, I’d be honored if you review these stories whenever I release them.
@Archeopteryxman421 2 жыл бұрын
Godland by Joe Casey and Tom Scioli has a very Starlin Warlock feeling to it.
@GKinslayer 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts Well I think the case could be made that Matt Wagner did that with Grendel. From a story of a criminal to something vastly more with stories about faith and politics. Wagner's Mage is also a truly epic tale with the evolution of a character with an interesting storyline and ideas explored.
@Gootie29 2 жыл бұрын
I have a fondness for the character but I haven't read much of his adventures since the 90s. Thanks for posting this
@mannyc19 2 жыл бұрын
Adam Warlock is one of my favorites,along with Jean Grae,SPAWN and IRONMAN. Great video as usual ! Love that OG intro !
@nothanksbro4525 2 жыл бұрын
What do you think of the Sentry? He's a rather unique concept for his time and another example of wasted potential tossed around to writers using him only as a plot device. I would love to see you cover his origin, the hoax behind it, and his rise and fall from popularity going from his first two volumes exploring his inner psyche to just being Mr. Plotdevice, purposelessly serving whoever shows up next to be the big bad.
@mechmaster315 5 ай бұрын
One interesting fact about Adam Warlock’s story in Strange Tales is that it features the first appearance of Gamora
@ctbinary42 2 жыл бұрын
Well done. I enjoy how you dig into the deep corners of all the comics. My favorite place to find the oddballs I love
@williamjackson6705 2 жыл бұрын
I`ve followed the saga of Warlock since I was 10 years old. I`m turning 65 this year & the character remains of My favorite comics creations. In fact, I just purchased the Gallery edition of Starlin`s run to re-read. Beautiful book. Maybe we`ll get the earlier stories as well since the character will make a live action appearance in the next Guardian`s film. I loved this video history & look forward to more. Thanks so much for doing this.
@unrulysimian3897 2 жыл бұрын
Love that honking huge tome. ☮️
@rickytoddbotelho9555 2 жыл бұрын
Truly a one of the greatest origins of any character. Truly outstanding review 😝 I hope you will address the issue of the predator series moving over to marvel. This is very disturbing to the force because of the way dark horse is seemingly having to give up all it's in-house gems. Essentially leaving nothing but grendel, concrete and crap. I'm really worried because forever dark horse has essentially published things that the big houses would have nothing to do with. And now it would be as thou all the great ideas would be brushed aside, just like with star wars, and things like predator 2 and avp will be mashed together by the insane Disney corp. And will lead to an apocalyptic, world ending nightmare.😝
@derekshropshire2513 2 ай бұрын
Nice deep dive on my favorite hero. Crazy how so many of the major creators in comics had a hand in his creation and stories. I like that he's a little lesser known except for those that are fans as Starlin especially has more freedom with him.
@dantecrottogini529 2 жыл бұрын
Have you done a video about Jim Starlin's work? Specially those Ininity OGNs he did not too long ago. That'd be an interesting video
@leavonfletcher4197 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool video but this one has 25% less Rupert Holmes than the other video you did. I also like that the old intro is back.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
Believe me...it hurt cutting those bits. But the Copyright Police are very strict nowadays.
@leavonfletcher4197 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts Very much so. Somebody should tell them "You just weakened a video! Good luck sleeping."
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
If only they'd listen to reason! It was a tasteful sample, in my opinion. Well, maybe one day I'll be able to afford the licensing fee and can add it back in. :)
@DCMarvelMultiverse 2 жыл бұрын
Been wanting a more concise account since deciding to use him and the Enclave for a project. Great vid.
@therussiancomicbookgeek 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome as always bro
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
Not as awesome as you, man. You crush it more often than me.
@therussiancomicbookgeek 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts you got that chill professor thing going on bro 😎
@person14876 2 жыл бұрын
After a long time an unsung hero has returned
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
Would that be me or Adam Warlock? Heh.
@person14876 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts you
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
You are too kind. Thank you and I hope you enjoy the video.
@samhoward8573 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding review!! Your videos are tremendously published and excellent work. Always loved the character and the crazy ride of his origins, deaths, and resurrections. Thank you!!
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! And thank you for watching.
@mercurywoodrose 2 жыл бұрын
when he wakes up in the soul gem, and finds peace, that was a mystical experience for me. one of the stones on the pathway to a spiritual awakening. thanks jim starlin, i would be less of a person without you.
@KnightofDuroch 2 жыл бұрын
INFINITY WAR was one of my first big crossover events as a new fan. Reading it as an adult, it sure looks great (props to Ron Lim) but it reads so...hollow. There's a strange running gag that stood out to me that finds several characters staring at viewscreens or into space and rattling off strings of techno-babble followed by "GOOD LORD!" (Seriously, this happens like once an issue). It's evident that Jim Starlin had said pretty much all he wanted to say with GAUNTLET, and might've even preferred to leave it at that if there weren't such a need to feed that summer crossover beast for the next few years.
@alexauclair1 2 жыл бұрын
Wow happy to see you’re back !
@cghirardo5951 2 жыл бұрын
Another well done vid. Nice job!
@greyspeight8776 2 жыл бұрын
The only drop everything and watch channel I follow. Gotta throw in some instant likes for every vid too.
@urosvelickovic6311 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, as always!
@carloscrecelius9597 Жыл бұрын
Another great video, guy. Looking forward to the next one. 👍👍👍
@jacob_ian_decoursey_the_author 2 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! I like the character but I didn’t know his full history until now. Thanks again for an excellent vid, and excellent work as usual!
@leonidasnoble6939 2 жыл бұрын
Well done. I enjoyed it very much.
@williamwatson4354 2 жыл бұрын
Good video, but you got one thing wrong. Warlock was the champion of life, as directed by Chaos and Order. Thanos was the champion of Death, not Chaos.
@Choochificational 2 жыл бұрын
always great to see you post, heres one for the algo
@MikaylaJLaird 11 ай бұрын
I think my uncle was in a Marlene Dietrich film, now I have visions of Adam being played by him. I have the Warlock by Starlin collection on the side to read, so that's going to be interesting.
@warwolf6359 6 ай бұрын
That was a good video. However not to be too picky but the forces of Chaos and Order chose Warlock as their champion who would represent the forces of Life to Thanos being the champion of Death. To me this was a very interesting distinction since Chaos is often associated with Death but in this instance is merely another aspect of Life / existence. To the 12 year old kid that I was reading this it was a profound detail.
@danielg.w5733 2 жыл бұрын
Always happy when I see a new video from you in my notifications. Out of curiosity, is this a re-release of a prior video? I could have sworn I heard talk about Adam warlock before.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a complete remake with a lot of additional information. The original video I pulled about a year ago.
@fedupN 2 жыл бұрын
What a ride. Sometimes editorial meddling helps, other times makes things go screwy. I very much enjoyed the Adam Warlock and Thanos of the 90s. Seeing both have introspective moments and sharing their unique cosmic experiences was actually really cool. Thus I enjoyed the 90s Infinity arcs and actually really enjoyed the Warlock Chronicles. Very trippy. Didn't care much for the Annihilation Wave era stuff with Warlock and fell off after that. Side not: have not enjoyed the latest Thanos stuff where they essentially reverse the introspective growth of Thanos to just being kiddie pool nihilism evil.
@tompuce84 2 жыл бұрын
yaaay! love the show !!
@brentsummers6666 2 жыл бұрын
I so look forward to your latest work. Much appreciated once more. Wondering if you've ever read Nexus by Baron and Rude. Love to hear your take. Thanks again!
@TheBeird 2 жыл бұрын
My first introduction to the character was the recent Guardians of the Galaxy game, which appears to have adapted the Universal Church story from the comics. Quite liked the character in that, and am intrigued to see what James Gunn will do with him - sorry, Him - for his third Guardians flick. Especially post Infinity War
@Mr.Mavericke 2 жыл бұрын
My favourite comic book digest.
@warpedspeed4517 2 жыл бұрын
I am unsure whether or not the actual caricature booklets are written as well as this presentation, but I am quite curious to know now! Very fascinating videos, this one and the others prior. 🖖
@Someguywithalotoftism 2 жыл бұрын
Love Adam in the guardians game too that game was sick
@therussiancomicbookgeek Жыл бұрын
Everything leads back to the fantastic four
@walterhoward5512 2 жыл бұрын
What is with the early Marvel bullpen and objectivism? Ditko, Lee and Kirby were all familiar with it. What was the appeal? Hmm, I wonder if it was objectivism that pushed Stan and jack apart. The focus on individualism over collectivism and an unwillingness to compromise on one's own artistic vision that characterizes objectivist thought would go a long way towards explaining why the Marvel method no longer worked for Kirby.
@unrulysimian3897 2 жыл бұрын
I understand the unwillingness to compromise one's artistic vision bit - but I trust Kirby didn't buy into the rest of it.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
Objectivism was quite popular in the late 50's and 60's. Especially in the New York area, where I believe Ayn Rand was based (not positive about that last point). It's really not too surprising that it permeates a lot of popular culture from that time. It definitely wasn't a philosophy that pushed Stan and Jack apart. In nutshell, Jack wasn't getting his due respect, credit or reward, while Stan was giving speeches, getting accolades and doing financially well. One will never know how hard Stan tried to get Jack what he deserved. But the publisher (Martin Goodman) would have none of it. That's a very, very short version of my understanding.
@walterhoward5512 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts I don't think those explanations go against my objectivism theory, but it's impossible to know. This is an unpopular opinion, but I don't think Kirby was treated unfairly. As I understand it he rejected Lee's offer of a staff position and as a freelancer he was paid fairly well. He didn't get the copyright to any of his creations, but neither did Lee. That's the way the business worked back then. I don't know, I've always felt the Lee/Kirby feud among fans was overblown.
@ishotmyboss 2 жыл бұрын
Please do a video on DNAgents.
@ianfontanet4230 2 жыл бұрын
I remember reading Fantastic Four and Thor comics where Adam Warlock was in(the original 1960s). I heard that he will be in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
@autobotlaserbolt2128 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think you could do a video about Ken Penders and Archie Comics's Sonic The Hedgehog?
@Stallone7484 2 жыл бұрын
I like the other video of Adam Warlock "Him🎶🎵him ..him🎶🎵🎵
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
I know, I know...if I could afford it I'd license that song just to add that bit back in.
@duelmastershideout278 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do an video on The Archie Sonic lawsuit
@davidano1 2 жыл бұрын
Completely unrelated... But how about the video about the old Gold Key Comics characters (Solar, Magnus, Turak, etc.) history and moves to Valiant, then Dark Horse, and then Dynamite. Are they all the same story, did they get rebooted into new universes, any behind the scenes stories, or bitter creator comments ... ?
@99Michael 2 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Adam Warlock along with Loki, and Thor papered in the Malibu Comics universe. it isa shame marvel never utilized some of the excellent characters when that bought out Malibu. Starlin's Warlock run in strange tales was the best version of Adam Warlock and the coloring was far superior to the comics of the day and especially to the washed out monochromes use today.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
I did sidestep the whole Malibu/Rune taking all the Infinity Stones portion. It's a convoluted mess and, I admit, I wanted to save it for another video. It was too hard to summarize in a reasonable amount of time and was a bit off topic. 100% agree. Starlin's Strange Tales were a high point. 1,000 Clowns is a classic.
@99Michael 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts I understand you reasons and agree it was a messy situation with Marvel buying Malibu just for its printing presses. It was jarring to see Thor and Adam show up in the Malibu Universe.Rune along with Pumpkin Head were great characters as well as Hardcore. It is a shame Marvel never used the characters.
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
The prevailing rumour is that Marvel bought it for their computer colouring division. However, from what I've read, it's very likely Marvel bought Malibu just so DC couldn't.
@Ozzy_2014 Жыл бұрын
I loved the reprints of strange tales. 1000 clowns pretty much is exactly where I stole the ideas and quotes I started my social media presence with in 2014. That and the famed quote by Mythbuster Adam Savage, "I reject your reality and substitute my own. My views shaped by reading those books in my mid teens. Fast forward 30 years and some psychological asessments and I know why I see the people in charge as clowns, hate authouritu, refuse to fit in and long ago 30 years back decided to " Embrace my own inner madness monster and walk through the doorway to insanity. If the world is "Sane" I was most definitely NOT. Nor did I wish to be. Upshot being I now know I am INFJ miggs breyer personality and borderline for Aperrger's which somewhat contradicts but mainly reinforce eachother. No wonder this square peg never fit in the round hole society would try to have me fit. All my life I have been the outsider. Perhaps a bit of a hermit. Benefit being I no longer care about trying to fit in. I am me. I am kind. I am smart. That is good. I have my ethical framework on life sorted and just try to get by as best I can. Thank you Jim Starlin
@TevyaSmolka 2 жыл бұрын
Adam warlock origin is very interesting
@liamschulzrules Жыл бұрын
Who did it first? Adam Warlock or Lone Sloane?
@morganhanam9522 Жыл бұрын
What if... Adam Warlocks soul gem was... made originally at the big bang from... his own soul in the previous universe? This is why he was so proficient with the gem and why it granted him such Magickal power; the previous gem was the complete boiling down of his Oversoul into a gigantic planet sized GREEN Oval geosynchronously locked emerald soulgem at the end of the universe. it survived the big crunch/bang but needs a host due to its multi-versal quantum reality signature being out of synch with our reality. It is able to siphon soul force from a host to sustain itself.
@caincha 2 жыл бұрын
I don't know why but I always thought Warlock - or rather 'Him' - was created by AIM. Perhaps 'She' was created by AIM and that led me to believe 'Him' was created by AIM too..? I do remember I liked Infinity Gauntlet when first released though in hindsight yeah it was pretty obvious there was nothing at stake there... the huge number of characters involved was quite cool for teenage me admittedly. The other ones on the other hand were clear cash-grab and I didn't even know there were more Infinity stories after Infinity War and Infinity Crusade. Anyway great video as always. Thanks for that.
@Ozzy_2014 Жыл бұрын
Last I saw HER took the name Kismet and was seen in the Qusar books in the 90s. No idea what became of that character afterwords.
@cliffwoodbury5319 Жыл бұрын
if his life is looped maybe warlock is far stronger than one thinks (a god or entity) and thanos is an extension of adam warlock - that would be crazy - or warlock is below a god and thanos below him.....
@unrulysimian3897 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I knew nothing beyond the Starlin 70s. I certainly did not know about his (however slight) congruence with “Objectivism.” {Even typing that word is distasteful} OF COURSE it was editorial nonsense that had him book hopping early on. ☮️
@StrangeBrainParts 2 жыл бұрын
I had to do a lot of digging to find out why the first appearance was a tad lacklustre and discovered the Objectivism angle Kirby intended to explore. I genuinely do not know how many times I've mentioned Objectivism in prior videos, but it seems like a topic that comes up a lot.
@unrulysimian3897 2 жыл бұрын
@@StrangeBrainParts - Well.... we are comic aficionados. Arrested development and all that would apply to creators too. 🕶
@edward2962 2 жыл бұрын
Jim Starlin...smoked a lot of pot in the 70's.
@micpar2 Жыл бұрын
Oh BBBEEEEEEHHHHAAAVVVEEEEE!!!
@douglasbriel6103 2 жыл бұрын
Starlin's entire career is a railing against organized religion. But oddly not anti God.
@vasp99 2 жыл бұрын
Adam Warlock's origin is yet another example of Stan Lee stepping in and saving Kirby from a truly stupid story . Objectivism is a nasty , petty and vicious cult that had then and hopefully still has no place in Marvel Comics unless the characters committed to it are obviously evil .
@unrulysimian3897 2 жыл бұрын
👊🏻 Evil or just very, very dim.
@paulakroy2635 Жыл бұрын
Shut up. Lee dumb down Kirby’s idea at every turn. Kirby would have used it to deconstruct the idea of the perfect man
@vasp99 Жыл бұрын
@@paulakroy2635 Your mommy says Kirby used the same idea over and over and , romance comics aside , lacked artistry in his story telling .
@Purespirit777 2 жыл бұрын
A warning about mental health issues being in the topic? OMG gosh
@uranuslad9855 2 жыл бұрын
Calling a character "Him" , a male pronoun, and doing so without apology, would be a radical move in the current era.
@Janzer_ 2 жыл бұрын
we apparently need a trigger warning for normal human things that we think and do, and some even find certain words "distasteful" like objectivism... weak society :)
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