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Dr. Henry Jonathan Pym is a character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by penciller Jack Kirby, editor-plotter Stan Lee and writer Larry Lieber, Pym debuted in Tales to Astonish #27 (January 1962). He returned several issues later as the original iteration of Ant-Man, a superhero with the power to shrink to the size of an ant. He later assumed other superhero identities, including the size-changing Giant-Man and Goliath; the insect-themed Yellowjacket; and briefly, the Wasp. He is a founding member of the Avengers superhero team, and the creator of the robotic villain Ultron. He is also the ex-husband of Janet van Dyne, the first Wasp, and the father of Nadia van Dyne, his daughter by his first wife, Maria Pym.

Since his earliest appearances in the Silver Age of Comic Books, Pym has been featured in various Marvel-endorsed products including animated films, video games, television series, and feature films. Michael Douglas plays Pym in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Ant-Man (2015), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), Avengers: Endgame (2019), and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023). Douglas also voiced alternate-timeline versions of Pym in the Disney+ animated series What If...? (2021–2023).

Publication historyEdit

Hank Pym debuted in a seven-page solo cover story, "The Man in the Ant Hill", about a character who tests shrinking technology on himself, in the science fiction/fantasy anthology Tales to Astonish #27 (cover date January 1962). The story was created by editor-plotter Stan Lee, writer Larry Lieber, penciller Jack Kirby, and inker Dick Ayers. In a 2008 interview, Lee said: "I did one comic book called 'The Man in the Ant Hill' about a guy who shrunk down and there were ants or bees chasing him. That sold so well that I thought making him into a superhero might be fun."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

As a result, Pym was revived eight issues later as the costumed superhero Ant-Man who starred in the 13-page, the three-chapter story "Return of the Ant-Man/An Army of Ants/The Ant-Man's Revenge" in Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962). His adventures became an ongoing feature in the title. Issue #44 (June 1963) featured the debut of his socialite girlfriend and lab assistant Janet van Dyne, who adopted the costumed identity of the Wasp. She co-starred in Pym's subsequent appearances, and was a framing-sequence host for backup stories in the series. In September 1963, Lee and Kirby created the superhero title The Avengers, and Ant-Man and Wasp were established in issue #1 as founding members of the eponymous team.

Decades later, Lee theorized as to why "Ant-Man never became one of our top sellers or had his own book":

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I loved Ant-Man, but the stories were never really successful. In order for Ant-Man to be successful, he had to be drawn this small next to big things and you would be getting pictures that were visually interesting. The artists who drew him, no matter how much I kept reminding them, they kept forgetting that fact. They would draw him standing on a tabletop and they would draw a heroic-looking guy. I would say, 'Draw a matchbook cover next to him, so we see the difference in size.' But they kept forgetting. So when you would look at the panels, you thought you were looking at a normal guy wearing an underwear costume like all of them. It didn't have the interest.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>{{#if:|{{#if:|}}

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Pym began a continuous shift of superhero identities in Tales to Astonish, first becoming the Template:Convert Giant-Man in issue #49 (November 1963). Pym and van Dyne continued to costar in the title until issue #69 (July 1965), while simultaneously appearing in The Avengers until issue #15 (April 1965), after which they temporarily left the team.

Next Pym rejoined the Avengers and adopted the new identity Goliath in Avengers #28 (May 1966). Gradually falling to mental strain, he adopted the fourth superhero identity Yellowjacket in issue #59 (December 1968).<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> He reappeared as Ant-Man in Avengers #93 (November 1971); and for issues #4–10 starred in the lead story of the first volume of Marvel Feature (July 1972Template:SpndJuly 1973). During this run, he appeared in a redesigned costume with a nail as a weapon.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> After appearing occasionally as Yellowjacket in the 1980s and battling mental and emotional issues, he temporarily abandoned costumed personas altogether, joining the West Coast Avengers as a scientist and inventor in West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #21 (June 1987). Writer Steve Englehart explained, "I've been using him as he asked to be used. In the Egghead story, where he bombed out as Yellowjacket, he said that he would never be a superhero again, so I took him at his word."<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>

Pym returned to the Avengers as Giant-Man in The Avengers vol. 3, #1 (February 1998). When the team disbanded after a series of tragedies, Pym, as Yellowjacket, took a leave of absence beginning with vol. 3, #85 (September 2004).<ref>The issue was alternately numbered #500 (of the first volume) in an anniversary return to the original series numbering.</ref>

Following van Dyne's death, a grieving Pym took on yet another identity as a new iteration of Wasp, in tribute to the woman he had married and divorced, in the one-shot publication Secret Invasion: Requiem (January 2009). Giant-Man appeared as a supporting character in Avengers Academy from issue #1 (August 2010) through its final issue #39 (January 2013). Pym returned as the Wasp in the mini-series Ant-Man & The Wasp (January 2011) and as a regular character in the 2010-2013 Secret Avengers series from issue #22 (April 2012) through its final issue #37 (March 2013).

After Secret Avengers, Pym joined the Avengers A.I. after beating his creation Ultron. He then appeared in many comics including Daredevil (Vol. 3 and 4) and the graphic novel Rage of Ultron.

Fictional character biographyEdit

1960sEdit

Biochemist Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym discovers an unusual set of subatomic particles he labels "Pym particles". Entrapping them within two separate serums, he creates a size-altering formula and a reversal formula, testing them on himself. Reduced to the size of an insect, he becomes trapped in an anthill before he eventually escapes and uses the reversal formula to return to normal size. Deciding the serums are too dangerous, he destroys them.<ref name="Origin">Tales to Astonish #27 (January 1962). Marvel Comics.</ref> He later reconsiders his decision and recreates his serums. Pym's experience in the anthill inspires him to study ants, and he builds a cybernetic helmet that lets him communicate with and control them. He designs a costume made of unstable molecules to prevent bites or scratches from the ants and reinvents himself as the superhero Ant-Man.<ref>Tales to Astonish #35 (September 1962). Marvel Comics.</ref>

After several adventures, Pym is contacted by Vernon van Dyne, who asks for his help contacting alien life. Pym refuses, but is attracted to Vernon's socialite daughter Janet van Dyne. When Vernon is killed by an alien criminal who teleports to Earth, Janet asks for Pym's help avenging his death. Pym reveals his secret identity to Janet and uses Pym particles to graft wasp wings beneath her shoulders, which appear when Janet shrinks. She assumes the alias of the Wasp, and together they find and defeat Vernon's killer.<ref name="Tales to Astonish #44">Tales To Astonish #44 (June 1963). Marvel Comics.</ref> They become founding members of the superhero team the Avengers.<ref>The Avengers #1 (September 1963). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Pym eventually adopts his first alternate identity as the 12-foot-tall Giant-Man.<ref name="Tales to Astonish #49">Tales to Astonish #49 (November 1963). Marvel Comics.</ref> (Three decades later, a flashback shows him adopting the identity out of feelings of inadequacy when compared to powerful teammates Iron Man and Thor.<ref>Avengers Forever #1-12 (December 1998Template:SpndFebruary 2000). Marvel Comics.</ref>) Pym and the Wasp begin a romantic relationship,<ref>Tales to Astonish #63 (January 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref> and soon take a leave of absence from the Avengers.<ref>The Avengers #15 (April 1965). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Returning to the Avengers, Pym adopts a new superhero identity, Goliath.<ref>Avengers #28 (May 1966). Marvel Comics.</ref> A mishap traps him in giant form for several issues and affects his self-esteem.<ref>Avengers #28-35 (May–December 1966). Marvel Comics.</ref> After recovering his size-shifting powers, he creates the robot Ultron that unexpectedly achieves sentience and becomes one of the Avengers's greatest foes.<ref name="Ultron">First appearance: The Avengers #54 (July 1968); origin: The Avengers (November 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref> During a botched experiment, Pym inhales chemicals that affect his mind, and he reappears at Avengers Mansion in the cocky new persona of Yellowjacket, claiming to have disposed of Pym. The Wasp secretly realizes he is Pym, however, and accepts his offer of marriage. At their wedding, a battle with the Circus of Crime erupts; in the ensuing conflict, the chemicals lose their effect on him and his identity is restored.<ref>The Avengers #59-60 (December 1968Template:SpndJanuary 1969). Marvel Comics.</ref>

1970sEdit

Template:Multiple image After several adventures with the Avengers, including another encounter with Ultron,<ref>Avengers #66-68 (July–August 1968). Marvel Comics.</ref> the pair take another leave of absence.<ref>The Avengers #74 (March 1970)</ref> The heroes re-encounter Hank Pym at the beginning of the Kree-Skrull War,<ref>Avengers #90 (July 1971). Marvel Comics.</ref> and once again as the Ant-Man persona and has a series of solo adventures.<ref>Marvel Feature #4-10 (July 1972Template:SpndJuly 1973). Marvel Comics.</ref>

After aiding fellow superhero team known as the Defenders<ref>Defenders #23-25 (May–July 1975). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>Giant-Size Avengers #4 (May 1975). Marvel Comics.</ref> as Yellowjacket, Pym returns to the Avengers.<ref>The Avengers #137 (July 1975). Marvel Comics.</ref> He is eventually captured by an upgraded Ultron that brainwashes his creator, causing the character to regress to his original Ant-Man costume and personality — arriving at Avengers Mansion, thinking it to be the very first meeting of the team. Seeing several unfamiliar members, Pym attacks the team until stopped by the Wasp.<ref>The Avengers #161Template:Spnd162 (July–August 1977). Marvel Comics.</ref> After Ultron's brainwashing is reversed, Pym rejoins the Avengers as Yellowjacket.<ref>The Avengers #170 (April 1978). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym is forced to briefly leave the team when the roster is restructured by government liaison Henry Peter Gyrich.<ref>The Avengers #181 (March 1979). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Also at this time, he noticed Scott Lang's theft of the Ant-Man suit. After Darren Cross's defeat and aware of Lang's use of the stolen goods, Pym let Lang keep the equipment, albeit only to uphold the law.<ref>Marvel Premiere #47-48. Marvel Comics.</ref>

1980sEdit

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Hank Pym strikes his wife Janet van Dyne in Avengers #213 (November 1981). Art by Bob Hall.

Returning 14 issues later,<ref>Avengers #195 (May 1980)</ref> Hank Pym participates in several missions until, after demonstrating hostile behavior toward Janet van Dyne, he attacks a foe from behind once the opponent had ceased fighting. Captain America suspends Yellowjacket from Avengers duty pending the verdict of a court-martial.

Pym suffers a mental breakdown and concocts a plan to salvage his credibility. He plans to build a robot and program it to launch an attack on the Avengers; Pym will then counter the false flag attack at a critical moment using his knowledge of the robot's weaknesses, thereby presenting himself as the other Avengers' savior. The Wasp discovers the plan and begs Pym to stop, whereupon he strikes her.<ref name="av212213">The Avengers #212-213 (October–November 1981). Marvel Comics.</ref>Template:NoteTag

Pym is subsequently expelled from the Avengers,<ref name="av212213" /> and Janet divorces him.<ref>The Avengers #214 (December 1981). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Left penniless, Pym is manipulated by an old foe, the presumed-dead Egghead, who tricks Pym into stealing the national reserve of the metal adamantium. Pym is confronted by the Avengers and blamed for the theft, as Egghead erases all evidence of his own involvement. Pym, in turn, blames Egghead, a criminal still believed dead by the other Avengers. This is taken by Pym's former teammates as further proof of his madness, and he is incarcerated.<ref>The Avengers #217 (March 1982). Marvel Comics.</ref> During Pym's imprisonment, Janet has a brief relationship with Tony Stark.<ref>The Avengers #224 (October 1982). Marvel Comics.</ref> Egghead later attempts to kill Pym but is himself accidentally killed by Hawkeye. With the perpetrator of the original theft now exposed, Pym is cleared of all charges. After bidding farewell to Janet and his teammates, Pym leaves to devote himself full-time to research.<ref>The Avengers #228-230 (February–April 1983). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Pym reappears as a member of the West Coast Avengers, first in an advisory role,<ref>West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #1 (October 1985). Marvel Comics.</ref> then as a full member. He answers to "Doctor Pym" in the field, using none of the names or costumes associated with his previous superhero identities.<ref name=":0">West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #21 (June 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref> He begins a short relationship with teammate Tigra.<ref>West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #16 (January 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref> After being taunted by old foe Whirlwind, Pym contemplates suicide, but is stopped by Firebird.<ref>West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #17 (February 1987). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym and Janet eventually resume a romantic relationship.<ref>West Coast Avengers vol. 2, #42 (March 1989). Marvel Comics.</ref>

1990sEdit

The character returns to the Avengers, joining the East Coast team as Giant-Man.<ref>Avengers #368 (November 1993). Marvel Comics.</ref> The pair, together with many of the other Avengers, apparently sacrifice themselves to stop the villain Onslaught, but actually exist in a pocket universe for a year before returning to the mainstream Marvel Universe.<ref>The Avengers vol. 2, #1Template:Spnd13 (November 1996Template:SpndNovember 1997). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Hank Pym returns and aids the team as Giant-Man,<ref>Avengers vol. 3, #1 (February 1998)</ref> and makes a significant contribution by defeating criminal mastermind Imus Champion<ref>Avengers/Squadron Supreme Annual 98 (September 1998). Marvel Comics.</ref> and his flawed creation Ultron, simultaneously overcoming his old issues of guilt over Ultron's crimes.<ref>The Avengers vol. 3, #19Template:Spnd22 (August–October 1999). Marvel Comics.</ref>

2000sEdit

During the Destiny War between Kang the Conqueror and Immortus, two versions of Hank Pym are drawn in: Giant-Man of the present and Yellowjacket immediately prior to his marriage to Janet van Dyne.<ref>Avengers Forever #2. Marvel Comics.</ref> Yellowjacket briefly betrays the team to Immortus and the powerful Time-Keepers try to create a timeline where he will not turn back into Pym,<ref>Avengers Forever #7. Marvel Comics.</ref> but he rejects this decision in time to help his allies.<ref>Avengers Forever #10. Marvel Comics.</ref> Observing the final battle, Libra—who brought the team together by using the Destiny Force to tap into his subconscious awareness of the cosmic balance—reflects that both Pyms were necessary so that Yellowjacket's betrayal could bring the team into the right position to attack the Time-Keepers, while Pym's presence as Giant-Man both provided a stable support and irritated Yellowjacket to provoke his own actions.<ref>Avengers Forever #11. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Back in the present, an encounter with Kulan Gath results in Pym being split into his two personas of Pym and Yellowjacket, after a spell cast by Gath temporarily transforms Pym into a swashbuckler-style Yellowjacket, followed by the Yellowjacket persona manifesting a physical presence from the extradimensional bio-mass Pym uses to grow. Yellowjacket's stability deteriorates in a confrontation with Diablo. The two personalities are restored when the Wasp helps the two halves realize they need each other.<ref>Avengers Annual 2001 (September 2001). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym is eventually able to resolve his problems and adopts his Yellowjacket persona again.<ref>The Avengers vol. 3, #41Template:Spnd55 (June 2001Template:SpndAugust 2002). Marvel Comics.</ref>

After the events of the "Avengers Disassembled" storyline, Pym takes a leave of absence,<ref>The Avengers vol. 3, #85 (September 2004). Marvel Comics.</ref> and in the one-shot Avengers: Finale, he and Janet leave for England to rekindle their relationship.<ref>Avengers Finale #1 (November 2004). Marvel Comics.</ref>

As Yellowjacket, Pym is a central character in the Civil War storyline, joining those heroes that support the Superhuman Registration Act. At the conclusion of the Civil War, Pym is named "Man of the Year" by Time magazine for his role in freeing several captive anti-registration heroes.<ref>Civil War #1-7 (June 2006Template:SpndJanuary 2007). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym becomes one of the administrators at Camp Hammond, a U.S. military base in Stamford, Connecticut, for the training of registered superheroes in the government program The Initiative.<ref>Avengers: The Initiative #14 (August 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym and Janet's relationship fails, and Pym again begins a romantic relationship with teammate Tigra.

Following the publication of Civil War, Marvel's Secret Invasion storyline uses flashbacks to present the then-current version of the character as an impostor who replaced the real Pym at some point in the books' fictional history prior to the events of Civil War. This impostor is an extraterrestrial of the shape-shifting Skrull race participating in a covert invasion of Earth; Pym's experiences throughout the Civil War series and related series are retold in brief from the perspective of the impostor and its allies.<ref>Mighty Avengers #15 (August 2008); Secret Invasion #1-8 (June 2008Template:SpndJanuary 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref> The impostor is exposed and defeated by the hero Crusader.<ref>Avengers: The Initiative #19 (January 2009)</ref> After the final battle between Earth's heroes and the Skrulls, Pym is found with other "replaced" heroes in a Skrull vessel. When Janet is seemingly killed in battle,<ref>Secret Invasion #8 (December 2008). Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym takes on a new superhero persona, the Wasp, in tribute to her.<ref>Secret Invasion: Requiem (January 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref> He rejoins the Avengers<ref name="Mighty Avengers' 2009">Mighty Avengers #21 (February 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref> and eventually leads the team.<ref>Mighty Avengers #23 (May 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>

The cosmic entity Eternity reveals to Pym that he is Earth's "Scientist Supreme", the scientific counterpart to Earth's Sorcerer Supreme.<ref>Mighty Avengers #30 (December 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref> The Norse trickster-god Loki later claims to have been posing as Eternity to manipulate Pym.<ref>Mighty Avengers #34. Marvel Comics.</ref>

2010sEdit

Template:Overly detailed Template:In-universe Hank Pym creates Avengers Academy, a program to help train young people with newly acquired superpowers.<ref>Avengers Academy #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> He returns to his Giant-Man identity,<ref>Avengers Academy #7</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and later joins the superhero team: Secret Avengers.<ref>Bendis, Brian Michael (w). Secret Avengers #22. Marvel Comics.</ref> In the "Age of Ultron" storyline, Pym travels through time to destroy his robot, Ultron, who had managed to conquer the world.<ref>Age of Ultron #5-10 (June- ?? 2013). Marvel Comics.</ref>

In another adventure, Pym and Monica Chang, A.I. Division Chief of the espionage agency S.H.I.E.L.D., assemble a new team called the Avengers A.I.<ref>Bendis, Brian Michael (w). Avengers A.I. #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> A few months later, Pym, using his Yellowjacket identity, is shown as a member of the Illuminati.<ref>The Avengers vol. 5, #35. Marvel Comics.</ref> At one point, Pym is presumed dead and a funeral service is held in his honor.<ref name="Rage">Avengers: Rage of Ultron #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> Scott Lang receives one of Pym's labs according to the will.<ref>Ant-Man Annual vol. 2, #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Pym resurfaces in a space adventure before rejoining the Avengers on Earth, though it becomes clear that Ultron is actually controlling Hank's body.<ref>Uncanny Avengers vol. 3 #9-10. Marvel Comics.</ref> The Avengers defeat the hybrid robot, but both Hank and Ultron survive and continue to do battle with one another internally.<ref>Uncanny Avengers vol. 3 #12. Marvel Comics.</ref> Later in this period, Hank's daughter Nadia is introduced.<ref>All-New, All-Different Avengers #9. Marvel Comics.</ref> It is also revealed that Hank has bipolar disorder,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> which he has been monitoring on his own to predict when and how often his mood swings may occur.<ref>Avengers A.I. #6. Marvel Comics.</ref>

During the "Secret Empire" storyline, Pym sets up a base in Alaska and is forced to work through some family issues and relationship strife within the Avengers team.<ref>Secret Empire #4. Marvel Comics.</ref> Pym later goes on a journey to collect all the Infinity Stones.<ref>Guardians of the Galaxy #150. Marvel Comics.</ref> During this storyline, a piece of Hank's soul gets stuck in an alternate realm and eventually devoured.<ref>Infinity Countdown #5. Marvel Comics.</ref> In another storyline, Hank is portrayed as a villain in a battle against the Silver Surfer.<ref>Infinity Countdown #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In "The Ultron Agenda" storyline, Hank attempts to merge all robots with humans. Iron Man and Machine Man interfere with his plans<ref>Tony Stark: Iron Man #16-17. Marvel Comics.</ref> and Pym attempts to take revenge.<ref>Tony Stark: Iron Man #18. Marvel Comics.</ref> At the end of this storyline, it is revealed that Hank's human side has been dead since he first merged with Ultron.<ref>Tony Stark: Iron Man #19. Marvel Comics.</ref>

2020sEdit

The Ant-Man miniseries released in 2022 depicts an early Hank Pym being pulled into the future, along with Eric O'Grady and Scott Lang, in an attempt to assist the Ant-Man of the 25th century, Zayn Asghar. Ultron is ultimately defeated and the other Ant-Men are returned to the past.<ref>Ant-Man (vol. 3) #4. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Sometime later, an old man claiming to be Hank Pym places an artificial personality in Whirlwind's corpse called "Victor Shade".<ref>Avengers Inc. #1. Marvel Comics.</ref> It was later revealed that a fragment of Hank's conscious had separated from All-Father Ultron when he was defeated. The fragment recreated his body which appeared older and he was still paranoid from being Ultron's "meat puppet". What he did to Whirlwind was part of an experiment involving killing and reviving villains into becoming members of his Lethal Legion with help from Black Ant. To his surprise later by the time Wasp and Moon Knight find him, the "Victor Shade" persona ended up being hijacked by Ultron-12 by the time Wasp learned the truth on what happened to Hank as Ultron-12 knocks him out. As Wasp remembers Ultron-12 as the "good Ultron", Ultron-12 stated to Wasp that he went through a soft reboot to protect Hank as Ultron takes over the Lethal Legion. Hank regained consciousness and reunited with Nadia when Ant-Man, Mayor Luke Cage, Stinger, Valkyrie, and Vision arrived as he claims to Nadia that Ultron's no longer in him. He gives Nadia the code for the nano-tech from the future to use while Ultron is distracted as she's got to think big which Ultron-12 agrees with him on. After Ultron was defeated and the nanos reconstructed themselves into a new body for Ultron-12, Hank states that Ultron is not gone for good as the recovering Lethal Legion agree with him on it. Hank then leaves with the Lethal Legion to Sub-Atomica to regroup and prepare for Ultron's return as part of Protocol S.<ref>Avengers Inc. #2-5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Powers and abilitiesEdit

Template:More citations needed section Template:In-universe Hank Pym is a scientific genius with PhDs in biochemistry and nanotechnology and expertise in the fields of quantum physics, robotics/cybernetics, artificial intelligence, and entomology. Pym discovered the subatomic "Pym particles" that enable mass to be shunted or gained from an alternate dimension, thereby changing the size of himself or other beings or objects.<ref name="Origin"/> Pym is the creator of the robot Ultron, whom he created as an experiment after examining Dragon Man, showing his knack for AI and cybernetics.<ref name="Ultron" />

After constant experimentation with size-changing via ingested capsules and particle-filled gas, Pym is eventually able to change size at will,Template:Volume needed and mentally generate Pym particles to change the sizes of other living beings or inanimate objects.Template:Volume needed Pym retains his normal strength when "ant" size, and possesses greatly increased strength and stamina when in "giant" form, courtesy of the increased mass. Pym's costume is synthetic stretch fabric composed of unstable molecules and automatically adapts to his shifting sizes.

Pym also uses a cybernetic helmet he created for achieving rudimentary communication with ants and other higher order insects. As Yellowjacket, then later as Wasp, Pym wears artificial wings and has bio-blasters called "stingers" built into his gloves. He took up the Wasp mantle in memory of Janet, who was believed to be dead at the time.<ref name="Mighty Avengers' 2009"/>

Pym also carries a variety of weaponry, provisions, and scientific instruments, which are shrunken to the size of microchips and stored in the pockets of his uniform.<ref>Beyond! #2 (2007)</ref> An experienced superhero, Pym is a skilled hand-to-hand fighter. In his first appearance, he claimed to be a master of judo,<ref name="Origin" /> is skilled in wrestling<ref>Marvel Monsters: Monsters on the Prowl #1 (December 2005)</ref> and karate<ref>Tales to Astonish #62 (December 1964)</ref> and has since been seen in combat with opponents of both his own size and radically larger than himself (as a result of his size-changing abilities).

During his stay with the West Coast Avengers, Pym constructed a one-man vehicle with artificial intelligence named Rover.<ref name=":0" /> Rover is able to communicate with Pym and is capable of flight and discharging energy and acid.

Back with the Avengers main team, he built a second Rover, resembling an Avengers Quinjet.Template:Volume needed

After fusing with Ultron, he now contains all of his creation's abilities when he is in control.<ref name="Rage"/>

SuccessorsEdit

There are a number of characters in the Marvel universe that have also used the "Pym particles" to effect size changing. These include Janet van Dyne,<ref>Tales to Astonish #44 (June 1963). Marvel Comics.</ref> Clint Barton,<ref>Goliath in Avengers #63–97 (April 1969Template:SpndMarch 1972); Avengers #345 (March 1992) to Captain America #401 (June 1992). Marvel Comics.</ref> Bill Foster,<ref>Power Man #24 (April 1975). Marvel Comics.</ref> Scott Lang,<ref>Marvel Premiere #47 (April 1979)</ref> Erik Josten,<ref>Goliath in Iron Man Annual #7 (October 1984). Marvel Comics.</ref> Rita DeMara,<ref>Avengers #264 (February 1986). Marvel Comics.</ref> Cassandra "Cassie" Lang,<ref>Stature in Young Avengers #6 (September 2005). Marvel Comics.</ref> Eric O'Grady,<ref>The Irredeemable Ant-Man #1 (September 2006). Marvel Comics.</ref> Tom Foster,<ref>Goliath in Black Panther vol. 3, #23 (February 2007)</ref> Shang-Chi,<ref>Avengers World #14</ref> Raz Malhotra,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and Nadia Pym.Template:Volume needed Although they do not use their powers for altering their size, both Wonder Man and Vision derive their powers from Pym particles.<ref>FF #16 (January 2014). Marvel Comics.</ref>

EnemiesEdit

Template:Expand section The following are the known enemies of Hank Pym in any of his aliases:

  • Absorbing Man - A powerful enemy that can absorb the properties of everything he touches.<ref>Avengers Academy #7. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • A.I.M. - A scientific community that tried to recruit and kill Hank Pym in different occasions.<ref>Ant-Man & Wasp #1/3. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Alkhema - an artificial intelligence born to be the second wife of Ultron. She has the brain patterns of the Avenger Mockingbird.<ref>Avengers West Coast #90. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Atlas - Erik Josten is a supervillain that can shrink or grow his own size. He also used the Goliath persona during his permanence in the Masters of Evil.<ref>Iron Man Annual #7. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Black Knight - A scientist who made knight-based technology after being denied the Ebony Blade.<ref>Tales to Astonish #52. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Dimitrios - A supervillain artificial intelligence created by Pym himself to destroy Ultron only to take a life of its own afterwards.<ref>Avengers A.I. #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Doctor Nemesis - A supervillain with the ability to shrink and grow in size just like Ant-Man.<ref>Marvel Feature #9. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Egghead - A mad scientist with an egg-shaped head.<ref>Tales to Astonish #38. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Hijacker - An armored car company owner who became a car thief.<ref>Tales to Astonish #40. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Kraglin - An A-Chiltarian that assisted his kind in controlling a Cyclops robot to capture some human specimens.<ref>Tales to Astonish #46. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Kulla - The dictator of the dimension of Dehnock.<ref>Tales to Astonish #41. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Liso Trago - A jazz musician from India who uses a special trumpet to control people. Ant-Man and Wasp turned his music against him causing Trago to forget his criminal intention and resume his career as a jazz musician.<ref>Tales to Astonish #47. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Living Eraser - An alien from Dimension Z whose Dimensionizer can transport anything to Dimension Z.<ref name="Tales to Astonish #49"/>
  • Magician - A stage magician who used his stage acts in his crimes.<ref>Tales to Astonish #56. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • MODAM - An alternate female version of MODOK who was originally supposed to be a revived Maria Trovaya.<ref>West Coast Avengers #36. Marvel Comics.</ref> She is later revealed to be the mother of Hank's daughter Nadia prior to becoming MODAM.
  • People's Defense Force - A team of Eastern European super-powered beings who had fought Hank Pym individually before coming together.<ref>West Coast Avengers #33. Marvel Comics.</ref>
    • Beasts of Berlin - A group of western lowland gorillas mutated to human intelligence by Communist scientists and speech. They operate as a team.<ref>Tales to Astonish #60. Marvel Comics.</ref>
    • El Toro - El Toro is Cuba's first super agent and an early opponent of Henry Pym.<ref>Tales to Astonish #54. Marvel Comics.</ref>
    • Madame X - Madame X is a patriot and spy for the communist Hungarian government.<ref>Tales to Astonish #36. Marvel Comics.</ref>
    • Scarlet Beetles - The Scarlet Beetles are normal beetles that have been mutated to a size of 10-feet and given human intelligence and speech.<ref>Tales to Astonish #39. Marvel Comics.</ref>
    • Voice - A supervillain whose voice enables him to control anyone.<ref>Tales to Astonish #42. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Pilai - A Kosmonian criminal that was accidentally brought to Earth by Vernon van Dyne.<ref name="Tales to Astonish #44"/>
  • Porcupine - A porcupine-themed villain.<ref>Tales to Astonish #48. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Protector - A jewelry store owner who adopted the Protector alias to extort his rivals.<ref>Tales to Astonish #37. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Time Master - Elias Weems is an elderly scientist who made an aging ray after having been fired from the Modern Scientific Research Company. After being defeated by Ant-Man when he realized that his visiting grandson Tommy was in the crowd that he aged, Weems was exonerated after Ant-Man and the Modern Scientific Research Company's owner persuaded the judge to waive the charges. Afterwards, Weems got his job back and showed Tommy around his place of work.<ref>Tales to Astonish #43. Marvel Comics.</ref>
  • Ultron - A robot created by Hank Pym that obtained sentience.<ref name="Ultron"/>
  • Whirlwind - A mutant that can spin at supersonic speeds.<ref>Tales to Astonish #50. Marvel Comics.</ref>

ReceptionEdit

AccoladesEdit

  • In 2011, IGN ranked Hank Pym 67th in their "Top 100 Comic Book Heroes" list.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • In 2011, Wizard Magazine ranked Hank Pym 93rd in their "Top 200 Comic book Characters" list.<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref>
  • In 2015, IGN ranked Hank Pym 16th in their "Top 50 Avengers" list.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • In 2020, Comic Book Resources (CBR) ranked Hank Pym 4th in their "10 Most Powerful Members Of The Pym Family" list<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • In 2022, Newsarama ranked Hank Pym 11th in their "Best Avengers members of all time" list.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • In 2022, Screen Rant included Hank Pym in their "9 Strongest West Coast Avengers" list.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • In 2022, CBR ranked Hank Pym 5th in their "10 Smartest Marvel Scientists" list<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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Other versionsEdit

Earth-5012Edit

In this reality, Hank Pym is an intelligent, Hulk-like brute.<ref>Marvel Team-Up vol. 3. #4. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>Marvel Team-Up vol. 3 #13. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Heroes Reborn (2021)Edit

In the 2021 Heroes Reborn reality, Hank Pym is a scientist and a devoted Christian who is a former friend and sidekick of Hyperion. After being possessed by Ultron, Pym is banished to the Negative Zone and eventually dismantled by Hyperion.<ref>Heroes Reborn Vol. 2 #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Marvel 1602Edit

An alternate universe variant of Hank Pym, philosopher Henri le Pym from Earth-311, appears in Marvel 1602.<ref>Spider-Man 1602 #1 (December 2009). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Marvel AdventuresEdit

Hank Pym appears in issue 13 of Marvel Adventures: The Avengers as a scientist working for Janet's father with no superhero identity, and was the one who gave his wife superpowers. He is visited by Spider-Man and Storm when Janet van Dyne (Giant-Girl in this continuity) falls under insect mind-control. He tells them how to free her (severing the antennae on her mask), gives her a new costume, and uses an insect telepathy helmet (identical to his Earth-616 Ant-Man helmet) to create an illusion of several giant-sized people, scaring the insects away.Template:Volume needed He returns in issue 20, becoming Ant-Man. He not only joins the team, but begins a relationship with Janet.

Marvel ApesEdit

An alternate universe gorilla variant of Hank Pym from Earth-8101, known as Gro-Rilla, appears in Marvel Apes.Template:Volume needed

Marvel ZombiesEdit

A zombified alternate universe variant of Hank Pym from Earth-2149 appears in Marvel Zombies.<ref>Marvel Zombies #2</ref><ref>Marvel Zombies Return #1</ref><ref>Marvel Zombies Return #4</ref><ref>Marvel Zombies Return #5</ref>

MC2Edit

The MC2 imprint title A-Next, set in a futuristic alternate universe, features Hank Pym and Janet Pym's twin children (Hope Pym and Henry Pym Jr.), who have turned into the supervillains Red Queen and Big Man respectively.<ref>Avengers Next #1-5 (January–March 2007; biweekly). Marvel Comics.</ref>

Old Man LoganEdit

In the post-apocalyptic Old Man Logan storyline, which takes place on Earth-807128, Hank Pym (as Giant-Man) is killed by the Red Skull's army of villains. Decades later, a settlement called "Pym Falls" is built around his corpse.<ref>Millar, Mark (w), McNiven, Steve (p), Vines, Dexter (i). "Old Man Logan", Part 6. Wolverine #70 (2009). Marvel Comics.</ref> In addition, his Ant-Man helmet is shown in the possession of a young boy named Dwight, who uses it to command an army of ants to enforce the payment of tolls across a bridge.<ref>Millar, Mark (w), McNiven, Steve (p), Vines, Dexter (i). "Old Man Logan", Part 5. Wolverine #70 (2009). Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>Old Man Logan Vol. 2 #8. Marvel Comics.</ref>

The Last Avengers StoryEdit

In an alternate future in the miniseries The Last Avengers Story #1-2 (November 1995), Ultron wishes for a decisive victory over the Avengers. After eliminating the team, he has Hank Pym gather a new group. After recruiting other heroes and mercenaries, Pym leads them to victory though fatalities are heavy on both sides.Template:Volume needed

Ultimate MarvelEdit

An alternate universe variant of Hank Pym from Earth-1610 appears in Ultimate Marvel. This version is a former member of the Ultimates who gained his abilities from experimenting on his wife Janet van Dyne.<ref>Ultimates #1-7 (MarchTemplate:SpndSeptember 2002); #8 (November 2002); #9 (April 2003); #10 (July 2003); #11 (September 2003); #12 (November 2003); #13 (April 2004); Ultimates 2 #1Template:Spnd6 (FebruaryTemplate:SpndJuly 2005); #7 (September 2005); #8 (November 2005); #9 (January 2006); #10 (March 2006); #11Template:Spnd12 (JulyTemplate:SpndAugust 2006); #13 (February 2007) and Ultimates 3 #1Template:Spnd4 (FebruaryTemplate:SpndMay 2008); #5 (November 2008)</ref><ref>Ultimate Comics: Ultimates #11-12 (MayTemplate:SpndJune 2012); #15-16 (NovTemplate:SpndDecember 2012) and Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #18 (February 2013). Marvel Comics.</ref> He is later killed by the Multiple Man before being resurrected by the Maker and High Evolutionary.<ref>Ultimates 2 Vol. 2 #9. Marvel Comics.</ref><ref>Spider-Men II #5. Marvel Comics.</ref>

Ultimate UniverseEdit

During the "Ultimate Invasion" storyline, Maker traveled to Earth-6160 and remade it into his own image, creating a new world order ruled by himself and his Council. The Maker's memory log states that Hank Pym is inactive.<ref>Ultimate Invasion #2. Marvel Comics.</ref>

It is later stated the Maker ruined Pym's experiments with Pym Particles, which left him with brain damage enough that he doesn't remember doing them or the occurring of his impairing. Hank and Janet operate a extermination service as a couple where they deal with an infestation at a Hoboken restaurant. They find a family of Moloids as they recommend to its owner to enlist a relocation service for them. Afterwards, they are confronted by the Ultimates. They assume the alias of Giant-Man and Wasp when the Ultimates are attacked by Henri Duggary of Maker's Council and his army where most of them are stepped on by Giant-Man. Both of them join the Ultimates afterwards.<ref>Ultimates Vol. 4 #1. Marvel Comics.</ref>

In other mediaEdit

TelevisionEdit

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FilmEdit

Marvel Cinematic UniverseEdit

Template:See also Hank Pym appears in media set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), portrayed by Michael Douglas,<ref name="Douglas">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> with Dax Griffin and John Michael Morris serving as body doubles in flashback sequences.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="PressKit">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> This version originally operated as Ant-Man and an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. decades earlier until his wife Janet van Dyne / Wasp seemingly died during one of their missions and he discovered S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attempts to recreate his Pym Particle formula and resigned. In the present, he recruits Scott Lang to become the new Ant-Man, helps his daughter Hope van Dyne become the new Wasp, rescues Janet from the Quantum Realm, and becomes a victim of the Blip. Pym is introduced in the live-action film Ant-Man (2015),<ref name="ReedMcKay">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and makes subsequent appearances in the live-action films Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018),<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> Avengers: Endgame (2019),<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023).<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Additionally, Douglas voices alternate timeline variants of Pym in the Disney+ animated series What If...?,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="BTVA" /> with one appearing as Ant-Man and another as Yellowjacket.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Video gamesEdit

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  • Hank Pym as Giant-Man, Ant-Man, and Yellowjacket appear as separate playable characters in Lego Marvel Super Heroes 2, voiced by Dar Dash.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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  • Hank Pym appears in Marvel Future Revolution, voiced again by Wally Wingert. This version is a scientist for Omega Flight. Additionally, an alternate reality version of Pym as Yellowjacket makes an appearance.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation

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MiscellaneousEdit

Collected editionsEdit

Title Material collected Published date ISBN
Essential Astonishing Ant-Man, Vol. 1 Tales to Astonish #27, 35–69 March 2002 Template:ISBNT
Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man/Giant-Man Vol. 1 Tales to Astonish #27; 35–52 August 2009 Template:ISBNT
Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man/Giant-Man Vol. 2 Tales to Astonish #53-69 August 2009 Template:ISBNT
Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man/Giant-Man Vol. 3 Marvel Feature #4-10, Power Man #24-25, Black Goliath #1-5, Champions #11-13, Marvel Premiere #47-48 and material from Iron Man (1968) #44 June 2018 Template:ISBNT
Ant-Man/Giant-Man Epic Collection: The Man in the Ant Hill Tales to Astonish #27, 35–59 July 2015 Template:ISBNT
Avengers: The Many Faces of Henry Pym Tales to Astonish #27, 35, 49, Avengers (vol. 1) #28, 59–60, West Coast Avengers #21, Avengers Annual 2001, Secret Invasion: Requiem June 2012 Template:ISBNT
Ant-Man/Giant-Man: Growing Pains Avengers (vol. 1) #28, 139, Avengers Academy #7, material from Tales to Astonish #49, Marvel Double Feature: Avengers/Giant-Man #379-382 July 2018 Template:ISBNT
Avengers: The Trial of Yellowjacket The Avengers #212-230 August 2012 Template:ISBNT
Ant-Man: Astonishing Origins Ant-Man: Season One, Ant-Man (vol. 1) #1 June 2018 Template:ISBNT
Avengers Origins Avengers Origins: Ant-Man & Wasp and Avengers Origins: Luke Cage, Avengers Origins: Quicksilver & The Scarlet Witch, Avengers Origins: Thor, Avengers Origins: Vision April 2012 Template:ISBNT
Ant-Man & Wasp: Small World Ant-Man & Wasp #1-3 June 2011 Template:ISBNT
Ant-Man: Ant-Niversary Ant-Man (vol. 3) #1-4 and material from Tales To Astonish #37, 43 January 2023 Template:ISBNT

NotesEdit

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ReferencesEdit

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