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Creation & Design

Scott Lang was created by writer Roy Thomas and artist John Buscema as a new character to take on the mantle of Ant-Man, originally held by Hank Pym.

Early Years

Scott Lang was introduced as a reformed thief who stole the Ant-Man suit to save his daughter, Cassie Lang, from a life-threatening condition. His character quickly became a fan favorite due to his relatable struggles and heroic intentions.

Character Development

Over the years, Scott Lang has evolved from a petty thief to a dedicated hero, often struggling with his past while striving to be a good father and a reliable member of the superhero community.

Cultural Reception

Scott Lang's portrayal in the Marvel Cinematic Universe has garnered positive reception, highlighting his humor and relatability.

Character Details

Real Name:
Scott Lang
Aliases:
Ant-Man, Giant-Man, The Thief
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Size manipulation, Expert thief, Genius-level intellect
Equipment:
Pym Particles, Ant-Man Suit, Communicator with ants
Weight:
150lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Avengers, The #181

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Avengers, The #181
 
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1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man

New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp

Marvel Premiere #47

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Marvel Premiere #47
 
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1st appearance of Scott Lang as Ant-Man, in costume

1st appearance of Cassie Lang, daughter of Scott Lang, later becomes Stature and then Stinger

[January 2023 - Cassie Lang expected to appear in a Young Avengers project]

1st appearance of Darren Cross, later becomes Yellowjacket

Marvel Premiere #48

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Marvel Premiere #48
 
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2nd appearance and origin of Ant-Man, Scott Lang in costume

2nd appearance of Cassie Lang

Iron Man #125

Marvel ⋅ 1979

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Iron Man #125
 
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1st cover appearance of James Rhodes

3rd appearance of Ant-Man in costume

"Demon in a Bottle" part 6

Avengers, The #223

Marvel ⋅ 1982

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Avengers, The #223
 
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Iconic cover art by Ed Hannigan

Avengers #62

Marvel ⋅ 2003

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Avengers #62
 
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Ant-Man, Scott Lang, joins The Avengers

In Avengers #57, Captain America offered Lang a spot on the team but he did not accept until this issue

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