Marvel Premiere 1

"Yes, Golden One, I spoke of life. For, life the purpose of this second earth, even as it was of the first."

- High Evolutionary

"And Men Shall Call Him... Warlock!" is the title of the first issue of the Marvel Premiere ongoing comic book series published by Marvel Comics. The story was written by Roy Thomas with artwork by Gil Kane and inks by Dan Adkins. It was lettered by Sam Rosen and edited by Stan Lee. This issue shipped with an April, 1972 cover date and carries a cover price of .20 cents per copy.

Appearances

 * Warlock, Adam Warlock


 * High Evolutionary, Herbert Wyndham
 * Sir Raam


 * Man-Beast


 * Adolf Hitler
 * Alicia Masters
 * David Carter
 * Ellie Roberts
 * Hulk, Bruce Banner
 * Human Torch, Johnny Storm
 * Kohbra
 * Jason Grey
 * Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
 * The Thing, Ben Grimm
 * Thor Odinson


 * Fantastic Four
 * New-Men


 * Asgardians


 * Outer space
 * Counter-Earth


 * Hammer
 * Mjolnir
 * Robots
 * Scorpitron


 * Space ship


 * Energy projection
 * Mental blast
 * Superhuman strength


 * Asteroid
 * Evolution
 * Laser weapons
 * Scientific experimentation
 * Warriors

Notes & Trivia

 * The tagline to this issue is "A Man-God Reborn!"


 * Adam Warlock was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, and was originally introduced as just "Him" in the pages of Fantastic Four #66 in September, 1967.


 * This is the first appearance of Counter-Earth, which is created in this issue. This becomes the new home for the New-Men with this issue.


 * Adam Warlock evolves from his previous "Him" state into a cosmic being, aided by the Soul Stone in this issue. He is dubbed Adam Warlock in this issue.


 * This is the first appearance of the Soul Stone. It is one of six such pieces that comprise the Infinity Gems.


 * This is the first appearance of David Carter. He becomes an ally of Adam Warlock in future stories.


 * This is the first appearance of Ellie Roberts. She becomes an ally of Adam Warlock in future stories.


 * This is the first appearance of Jason Grey. He becomes an ally of Adam Warlock in future stories.

Recommended Reading

 * Warlock Vol 1
 * Warlock Vol 2
 * Warlock Vol 3