Adam Warlock is the ultimate weapon of the Sovereign, created by Ayesha and High Evolutionary to kill the Guardians of the Galaxy. He was prematurely awakened by High Evolutionary, who tasked him with capturing Rocket Raccoon, only for Adam's efforts to be thwarted by the Guardians. Warlock joined his mother Ayesha on a trip to Counter-Earth to retrieve Rocket, although High Evolutionary destroyed the planet, killing Ayesha. Warlock eventually tried to attack High Evolutionary's ship but failed yet again and was rescued by the Guardians. Warlock later saved Star-Lord from dying in space and joined the new Guardians roster under Rocket's leadership.