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Creation & Design

Hank Pym was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in 'Tales to Astonish' as a scientist who discovers a way to shrink himself and communicate with ants.

Early Years

Initially, Pym was a solo hero, but he later joined the Avengers and became a key member of the team, often struggling with his identity and the consequences of his scientific experiments.

Character Development

Throughout his history, Hank Pym has evolved from a solo hero to a complex character dealing with personal demons, relationships, and the consequences of his scientific endeavors.

Cultural Reception

Hank Pym has been a polarizing character, often criticized for his portrayal in various storylines, yet he remains a beloved figure in the Marvel Universe.

Character Details

Real Name:
Hank Pym
Aliases:
Giant-Man, Yellowjacket, The Wasp
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., The Ultimates
Abilities:
Size manipulation, Expert scientist, Martial arts
Equipment:
Pym Particles, Ant-Man suit, Giant-Man suit
Weight:
180lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Tales to Astonish #27

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Tales to Astonish #27
 
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1st appearance and origin of Hank Pym, later becomes Ant-Man, Goliath, Giant-Man and Yellowjacket

Tales to Astonish #35

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Tales to Astonish #35
 
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1st appearance of Hank Pym as Ant-Man

2nd appearance of Hank Pym

Tales to Astonish #36

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Tales to Astonish #36
 
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2nd appearance of Ant-Man in costume

Tales to Astonish #37

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Tales to Astonish #37
 
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3rd appearance of Ant-Man

Tales to Astonish #38

Marvel ⋅ 1962

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Tales to Astonish #38
 
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1st appearance of Egghead, an atomic scientist

4th appearance of Ant-Man

Tales to Astonish #44

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Tales to Astonish #44
 
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1st appearance and origin of the Wasp

Fantastic Four #16

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Fantastic Four #16
 
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4th appearance of Doctor Doom

3rd appearance of the Wasp

First appearance of Ant-Man outside of the Tales to Astonish title

Avengers, The #1

Marvel ⋅ 1963

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Avengers, The #1
 
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1st team appearance and origin of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Wasp, Thor, Ant-Man

Marvel Feature #4

Marvel ⋅ 1972

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Marvel Feature #4
 
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1st appearance of Michael Stockton, later becomes Dr. Nemesis

Hank Pym becomes Ant-Man again

Marvel Feature #8

Marvel ⋅ 1973

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Marvel Feature #8
 
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Origin of Ant-Man and Wasp retold

West Coast Avengers #23

Marvel ⋅ 1987

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West Coast Avengers #23
 
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Moon Knight, Espirita and Hank Pym join the West Coast Avengers

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