Ant

Creation & Design

Ant was created by Erik Larsen as a part of the independent comic scene, showcasing a unique blend of superhero and insect themes.

Early Years

Ant made her debut in the mid-2010s, quickly gaining popularity for her distinctive powers and engaging storylines.

Character Development

Throughout her journey, Ant evolves from a solo hero to a team player, learning the value of collaboration and friendship.

Cultural Reception

Ant has been well-received in the indie comic community, praised for her relatable character and engaging storylines.

Character Details

Real Name:
Antoinette 'Ant' M. Mendez
Aliases:
Ant
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Ant Team, The Superhero Coalition
Abilities:
Super strength, Agility, Insect communication
Equipment:
Ant suit, Utility belt
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black

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Arcana Studio ⋅ 2004

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1st appearance of Ant

Foil ⋅ Arcana Studio ⋅ 2004

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Cover art by J Scott Campbell

Red foil edition

Arcana Studio ⋅ 2004

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Scarce, hard-to-find issue with art by J. Scott Campbell

Image ⋅ 2005

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Image begins publishing Ant

Image ⋅ 2005

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Cover art featuring Ant and Spawn

Copies ordered by retailers: 8,903

Image ⋅ 2006

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Variant cover art by Mario Gully

Cover art inspired by Spider-Man #1 (1990)

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Variant ⋅ Image ⋅ 2007

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Final issue, although an issue #12 was published in 2021 when Erik Larsen purchased the Ant property

Copies ordered by retailers: 4,805 (cover A and B combined)

Image ⋅ 2016

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Copies ordered by retailers: 15,927

1st appearance of King Spider

Cover art by Erik Larsen and Todd McFarlane

Story continues in The Savage Dragon #216

Image ⋅ 2016

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Team-up of Spawn, the Savage Dragon and Ant

Image ⋅ 2021

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Reintroduction and new origin of Ant

Erik Larsen begins publishing Ant comics after acquiring the rights from creator Mario Gully

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