Is Warlock strong enough to beat Thanos, Wanda, Thor, and Superman?

Adam Warlock is one of the most powerful characters in the Marvel Universe, with a vast array of abilities and powers that make him a formidable force to be reckoned with.

Adam Warlock will soon be introduced in the MCU with the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3. We’ve decided to use this opportunity to give you a complete overview of the character.

1. Adam Warlock’s Powers

Superhuman Physiology

As I’ve mentioned, Adam Warlock was created artificially as the pinnacle of human evolution. The being turned out to be more advanced than the creators ever imagined. As he was later named, Adam has vast superhuman strength, speed, stamina, agility, reflexes, and durability.

He’s strong enough to match Thor physically. Warlock’s stamina is much higher than any human being, capable of maximum physical exertion for hours before feeling any fatigue. Also, he’s swift – which is only amplified further by his ability to teleport.

Immortality

While Adam Warlock can be killed, he never really dies. Instead, Warlock always comes back, reborn, new, and improved. You see, in Strange Tales #178, we learn that Adam’s soul is so strong that not even Death herself can claim it. That’s partially due to his genetic perfection but primarily due to his long symbiotic bond with the Soul Gem.

Also, it’s pretty challenging to harm Adam with physical damage, psychic attacks, or energy blasts. Even if he gets hurt, the cellular regeneration Adam Warlock possesses is incredible. 

When he’s beaten to the brink of death, his life essence gets enclosed into a regenerative cocoon, revitalizing and subconsciously improving his body, making Warlock even more powerful. Adam is the literal interpretation of the phrase: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.

Mental Powers

Adam Warlock has insanely mental solid capabilities besides physical powers and attributes. He possesses Ultra Senses, granted to him after he took the memories of Magus, gaining some of his abilities in the process. He could locate cosmic anomalies, such as black holes, timeline shifts, etc. 

Also, after several rebirths, Warlock could see the auras of others, their souls, the genetic structures of all living things, and much more. Those powers are all a part of the Cosmic Awareness Warlock possesses, knowing precisely what’s going on anywhere in the universe – and his teleportation powers allow him to be omnipresent.

His telepathy is the only power that grew weaker after his cocoon rebirths – it was the strongest when Adam was still Him. However, it’s unknown how powerful his telepathy is – all we know is that his telepathic defense is solid.

Energy Projection & Manipulation

These powers also grew more robust over time, especially after each rebirth, and reached a point where his most significant powers were his energy manipulation, projection, and control.

He can manipulate energy and matter on a molecular level, absorb and project cosmic energy at will, create objects and other constructs from pure energy, and use magic and mystical power in numerous ways (be it spells, portal creation, time travel, the resurrection of other beings, astral projection, body transmutation, etc.).

Warlock has incredibly strong pyrokinesis and can summon magical lightning, force fields, energy blasts, etc. It came to a point where it was more complex to name all the things Adam could do than those he couldn’t.

And I haven’t even mentioned his powers related to the symbiotic bond with the Soul Gem because I don’t think those can connect to the MCU.

2. Can Warlock beat Thor?

A battle between Adam Warlock and Thor will be interesting on the big screen, especially when you know they are both powerful cosmic beings. We might have to wait a while before we can see them in action, and that’s why the best thing we can do now is to look at the factors that would decide a battle between Adam Warlock and Thor.

Thor will most likely win a fight against Adam Warlock because of his superior physical capabilities. Adam Warlock may be more innovative and versatile than Thor. 

Still, the god of thunder equals him in almost any other aspect and outclasses him in strength, speed, and combat abilities.

However, even when Warlock couldn’t defeat his opponents using his physical abilities and powers, he might be able to think of a way to defeat them because of his intelligence. That said, he is a brilliant character who can outsmart other beings in the galaxy.

Thor might have the basic knowledge of Asgardian science, but he was never really the most shining superhero ever shown onscreen, and there are even times when he is portrayed to be somewhat dumb.

The fact that he isn’t the most intelligent character out there is what balances out his crazy physical capabilities, and that only seems fair if you think about how dangerous a genius Thor could be.

Thor isn’t stupid, but he doesn’t seem very bright when you compare him to a genius like Adam Warlock. In that case, despite Thor trumping him in physical capabilities, Adam might find a way to defeat him by using his superior intelligence.

3. Can Warlock defeat Captain Marvel?

When you talk about the most potent characters who appeared so far in the MCU, it’s usually a tossup between Scarlet Witch and Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel. However, a new competition arrives as Adam Warlock when Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 premieres. So, if Adam Warlock and Captain Marvel were to fight, who would win and why?

Adam Warlock would win against Captain Marvel almost every time. Carol Danvers recently became much more potent in the comics but still needs to be more to compete with Warlock, who is virtually omnipotent.

Captain Marvel is tough to hurt. Without much damage, she can take a punch from Hulk, Thanos, and other Marvel powerhouse characters. Her aging process is so slow that Carol is practically immortal. 

However, even when Captain Marvel gets hurt, her manipulation abilities over various forms of energy allow her to heal herself much faster than an average human, even from the most complex injuries. 

Sum that up, and you see that Captain Marvel is highly durable. However, she CAN die.

The same can’t be said for Adam Warlock. He is just as durable as Carol in terms of sustaining physical damage. The guy ate a direct blast from Galactus and didn’t flinch. He’s also self-sustenance, immune to diseases, and doesn’t age.

Again, just like Carol, Warlock can also die. However, there’s a catch.

In Strange Tales #178, we learn that Adam’s soul is so strong that not even Death herself can claim it. So, instead of dying, Adam Warlock is in a cocoon, regenerating before returning to life. Therefore, Adam Warlock can never really die – he will always return, even if Captain Marvel finds a way to kill him.

Adam Warlock, though, is a product of perfect genetic engineering, capable of unimaginable things. He can do everything Captain Marvel can, but on a larger scale, perform magic, teleport anywhere in space, and be practically immortal. But do you want to hear the craziest part?

After a short while, Adam Warlock has been merged with the Soul Gem (known as the Soul Stone in the MCU). It allows Warlock to unlock more potential power, including incredible telepathy skills, clairvoyance, mystic senses, magic, reading, taking others’ souls, and much more.

Captain Marvel might be one of the most potent Avengers ever, but Adam Warlock is one of the most powerful beings in the entire universe. He gets the point here, and it’s not even close.

4. Can Adam Warlock defeat Superman?

Adam Warlock would win most fights against Superman. Although Supes is much stronger physically, Warlock is more versatile and has powers that match perfectly against Superman’s weaknesses. Even if Superman kills him, Adam Warlock will always come back.

Adam Warlock has cosmic-level powers, including teleportation, cosmic awareness, and super-powerful magic. As strong as Superman is, I’m unsure how he could cope. Now, that doesn’t mean Kal-El would have no chance against Warlock. Let’s explore this fictional matchup a bit further.

Superman can fly at incredible speeds and has almost unbreakable durability. No amount of damage can harm him, be it high-caliber weapons, lasers, energy beams, or entire mountain ranges falling on top of him. Superman has specific weaknesses, but durability isn’t one of them.

Clark Kent has numerous ocular abilities, including powerful heat/laser vision, infrared vision, X-Ray vision, microscopic/macroscopic vision, etc. His powers also include hurricane and freeze breath, strong enough to freeze the Great Lakes. Supes is also telepathically resistant.

When it comes to Adam Warlock, though, there’s not much he can’t do. First of all, he’s virtually immortal. Even if Adam dies, his soul is considered too powerful even for Death herself to claim it. So, he comes back to life. Also, as mentioned earlier, Adam can regenerate and improve by entering a cocoon state, where his body recoups, and powers exponentially grow.

That’s only the start. Warlock has matter & energy manipulation, projection, absorption, and control, down to the molecular level. He also has thermal vision, pyrokinesis, time manipulation, teleportation, cosmic awareness, and potent magic, which he is skilled at.

As powerful and versatile as Superman, he couldn’t even dream of doing something that comes to Adam Warlock naturally like breathing. When it comes to additional powers, Warlock trumps Supes, and it’s not even close.

5. Can Adam Warlock defeat Wanda?

In the comics and the MCU, Adam Warlock would prove victorious in a fight against Scarlet Witch. Even though Darkhold currently empowers Wanda, Adam Warlock is still more intelligent, faster, durable, and stronger than Wanda. This, paired with his potent powers, would prove deadly for Scarlet Witch and her glass cannon nature.

And while we have yet to determine the exact of Adam’s powers in the MCU, if we assume that his character will have at least a portion of his powers from the comics, it’s a sure win for him.

Due to his unique physiology, he can access superhuman strength and superhuman stamina reserves. He doesn’t get tired as quickly and functions at his peak form for a few hours before he gets tired.

In terms of strength, in his base form, he is listed as class 4. Enhanced, he can reach class 40. Scarlet Witch cannot come near this.

Adam Warlock wins this in both the comics and the MCU. Scarlet Witch might have some new and flashy powers that are more versatile than what Adam currently has at his disposal. Still, it remains that Adam Warlock outclasses her in every other aspect. He is more robust, faster, and durable, can never be killed, and is brighter. 

6. Can Adam Warlock defeat Thanos?

Warlock and Thanos are incredibly different in terms of origin and power. Thanos’ forces include Hulk-level strength, invulnerability, telepathy, flight, and energy projection, but these pale in comparison to his intellect.

Although neglecting many of Thanos’ abilities, the MCU demonstrates how rarely he resorts to personal physical combat. The Mad Titan uses his mind to procure sources of power (like the Infinity Stones) that dwarf his natural abilities.

This is more of a compliment to Thanos’ intellect than a slight to his strength. This Titan has gone toe-to-toe with the Hulk, the Silver Surfer, Black Bolt, and Galactus. In Thanos’ first appearance in Iron Man #55 by Jim Starlin, Mike Friedrich, and Mike Esposito, the Mad Titan destroys an entire planet in a fistfight with Drax.

Adam Warlock is one of the most powerful heroes in the Marvel universe. While he has also wielded the Infinity Stones on several occasions, his powers are incredibly vast without them. This is partly due to his permanent connection to the Soul Gem, granting him powers unknown.

Even without the Stone, his abilities include all of Thanos’, plus clairvoyance, energy constructs, resurrection, time travel, quantum magic, time manipulation, illusion casting, and energy consumption. As his skill set indicates, Adam Warlock generally has the edge over his nemesis.

Although Warlock and Thanos have fought several times, Adam has exhibited greater raw power. In their most one-sided battle, Adam truly humiliated Thanos. Marvel Two-In-One Annual #2 shows Warlock turning Thanos into granite.

 On some occasions Thanos has bested Warlock, it has been due to clever planning to secure help from an outside source, including a future version of Adam Warlock himself.

The excellent Adam Warlock is more powerful than Thanos in the grand scheme. Adam Warlock will surely defeat Thanos in a fight.

7. About Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is an upcoming American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

The High Evolutionary, Rocket’s creator, emerges to reclaim his creation threatening to destroy the Guardians to get what he wants. Star-Lord must lead his team and protect one of their own while dealing with his emotional turmoil over Gamora. The stakes are even higher as Adam Warlock hunts the team on the orders of The Sovereign’s leader, Ayesha.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 is set to hit theaters on May 5, 2023. Previous cast members will reprise their roles, including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Karen Gillan, Sean Gunn, and Pom Klementieff. Will Poulter and Chukwudi Iwuji will join the cast as Adam Warlock and The High Evolutionary.