As a leading figure in numerous cosmic crossovers, Adam Warlock will make for a massive addition to the MCU. With his rich history in the comics, his introduction will lend Marvel a great deal of storytelling potential it can exploit for years to come. Of course, exactly what role he’ll be playing will largely be determined by how Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 approaches his character. Since the movie hasn’t been released, so much about Poulter’s portrayal of him remains open to speculation. However, not everything pertaining to the MCU’s Adam Warlock is a secret. In fact, it’s become apparent that he’ll differ from his comic counterpart in at least four ways.
4 Adam Warlock's MCU Origin Is Different To Marvel Comics
Regardless of what happens in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, his origin won’t be the same as the one offered by the comics. That’s because the MCU already explored his creation, courtesy of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. It was revealed in one of the movie’s post-credits scenes that the golden-skinned aliens known as the Sovereigns – led by Ayesha – created Adam Warlock, who was meant to be the best of their species and their weapon against the Guardians. It’s true that Warlock is a genetically-engineered being, but this interpretation differs drastically from the source material.The comic book version of Adam Warlock was indeed born in a cocoon, but he’s not a member of a race called the Sovereigns, who exist as an invention of the MCU. Originally, Warlock was one of a kind, with Ayesha joining the Marvel Universe later. As for where Warlock came from, he was actually made by human scientists in a 1960s Fantastic Four comic, as opposed to aliens who look like him. A villainous group known as the Enclave envisioned him as the perfect human but soon discovered that he couldn’t be controlled.
3 Adam Warlock's MCU Costume Is Different To Marvel Comics
Another change to Adam Warlock relates to his design. He still has the gold skin and hair, but gone are his white, pupilless eyes, which have been replaced with eyes that look a bit more human. Plus, the costume itself has been significantly reworked as well. The original character sported a sleeveless look, complete with a yellow thunderbolt on the chest. He later added a red cloak with a skull-shaped clasp, which became a consistent part of his design. For the MCU, Marvel changed the cloak into a cape, but kept the skull clasp. The thunderbolt, though, has been dropped completely.Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 also adjusted his color scheme by darkening the red to crimson and removing the yellow altogether. Additionally, his costume is now made out of armor, whereas the comic hero wore a spandex suit. Now, the dominant color in his suit is gold, rather than red. One aspect of his look Marvel has elected to keep is the gem in the center of his forehead.
2 Adam Warlock's Powers Will Be Different (Because There's No Soul Stone)
Marvel’s decision to keep the gem is surprising, especially when considering the fact that it can’t be the one he has in his head in the comics. In the Marvel Universe, the gem in his forehead is none other than the Soul Stone. Since the MCU’s Soul Stone was destroyed by Thanos, Warlock will have to go without it, no matter how important it is to his powerset.
