nobody wants to talk things out anymore
disappointing well we’ll do things the
hard way then he’s the smallest member
of the Avengers welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we will explore the comic book
origins of dr. Henry Pym otherwise known
as ant-man as with most comic book
characters they’re often reimagining and
different versions to a character’s past
we’ve chosen to primarily follow the
storyline which unfolded in 1962 s tales
to astonish issue number 27 which was
then expanded upon in issue number 35 in
his debut comic appearance dr. Henry
Hank Pym was introduced as a man who had
discovered how to make objects shrink
somewhat of a mad scientist his research
was done to not only benefit mankind but
also to prove his worth within the
scientific community having successfully
shrunk and re-expanded a chair
Hank perfected his serum with the goal
of using it to revolutionize
transportation by reducing the cost of
shipping people and things around the
world requiring a living test subject
Hank decided to test the experimental
serum on himself by placing a drop on
his arm instantaneously he shrank down
to much smaller than expected having
accidentally left the antidote on the
window ledge he ventured outside crying
for help even though no one could hear
him he caught the attention of a colony
of ants surrounded by the insects Hank
decided to take cover by hiding inside
their anthill falling into a pit of
honey he was lucky enough to have been
saved by a friendly ant before using his
knowledge of Judo on the other
not-so-friendly ants to escape fleeing
he used his kindly ant friend to ride up
the wall to his laboratory window there
he used the antidote to finally return
to normal terrified from his experience
he destroyed his work to prevent such a
situation from arising ever again
however weeks later he realized that he
had acted irrationally and decided to
recreate his serums he also became
infatuated with ants studying them in an
attempt to learn how they communicate
discovering that the key was an
electronic wavelength trans
through their antenna he created a
cybernetic helmet and a suit capable of
resisting insect stings and bites hank
was soon forced to test his recreated
serum and new outfit when armed
communists broke into his lab in search
of an anti-radiation formula that Hank
had created for the American government
shrinking he journeyed back to the
anthill there he attempted to use his
helmet to tame the ants at first he
encountered resistance from the largest
ant with the resulting fight revealing
that the serum had reduced his physical
size but not his strength but even at
ant size subjects exposed to Pym
particles will maintain strength and
speed levels relative to being
full-sized using this his outfit and his
knowledge of judo he eventually gained
control and recruited an army of ants
returning to the lab he snuck in and
untied his assistance while commanding
the insects to attack with the ants
causing a distraction and plugging the
enemy guns with honey his lab assistants
managed to fight off their assailants
before it was all over
Hank returned to his office and
reenlarge himself continuing to use his
powers as ant-man
Hank went on to solve countless
mysteries and fight various threats
along the way he shared his discoveries
with his girlfriend Janet who became his
miniature partner but wasp together they
became two of the first five founding
members of the Avengers working
alongside Iron Man Thor and the Hulk
over the years Hank used his ingenuity
to develop other crime-fighting
identities these included transforming
into giant man and yellowjacket
set to make his live-action film debut
in 2015
ant-man will spearhead Marvel’s phase
three this will finally have him take
his place amongst his fellow members of
the Avengers are you a fan of the size
changing insect loving superhero for
more top 10s be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com jan I’m fine
oh but I do need a favor there’s a
couple of mercenaries out on the beach I
shrank them down can you just make sure
the ants don’t eat them thanks
you
disappointing well we’ll do things the
hard way then he’s the smallest member
of the Avengers welcome to watchmojo.com
and today we will explore the comic book
origins of dr. Henry Pym otherwise known
as ant-man as with most comic book
characters they’re often reimagining and
different versions to a character’s past
we’ve chosen to primarily follow the
storyline which unfolded in 1962 s tales
to astonish issue number 27 which was
then expanded upon in issue number 35 in
his debut comic appearance dr. Henry
Hank Pym was introduced as a man who had
discovered how to make objects shrink
somewhat of a mad scientist his research
was done to not only benefit mankind but
also to prove his worth within the
scientific community having successfully
shrunk and re-expanded a chair
Hank perfected his serum with the goal
of using it to revolutionize
transportation by reducing the cost of
shipping people and things around the
world requiring a living test subject
Hank decided to test the experimental
serum on himself by placing a drop on
his arm instantaneously he shrank down
to much smaller than expected having
accidentally left the antidote on the
window ledge he ventured outside crying
for help even though no one could hear
him he caught the attention of a colony
of ants surrounded by the insects Hank
decided to take cover by hiding inside
their anthill falling into a pit of
honey he was lucky enough to have been
saved by a friendly ant before using his
knowledge of Judo on the other
not-so-friendly ants to escape fleeing
he used his kindly ant friend to ride up
the wall to his laboratory window there
he used the antidote to finally return
to normal terrified from his experience
he destroyed his work to prevent such a
situation from arising ever again
however weeks later he realized that he
had acted irrationally and decided to
recreate his serums he also became
infatuated with ants studying them in an
attempt to learn how they communicate
discovering that the key was an
electronic wavelength trans
through their antenna he created a
cybernetic helmet and a suit capable of
resisting insect stings and bites hank
was soon forced to test his recreated
serum and new outfit when armed
communists broke into his lab in search
of an anti-radiation formula that Hank
had created for the American government
shrinking he journeyed back to the
anthill there he attempted to use his
helmet to tame the ants at first he
encountered resistance from the largest
ant with the resulting fight revealing
that the serum had reduced his physical
size but not his strength but even at
ant size subjects exposed to Pym
particles will maintain strength and
speed levels relative to being
full-sized using this his outfit and his
knowledge of judo he eventually gained
control and recruited an army of ants
returning to the lab he snuck in and
untied his assistance while commanding
the insects to attack with the ants
causing a distraction and plugging the
enemy guns with honey his lab assistants
managed to fight off their assailants
before it was all over
Hank returned to his office and
reenlarge himself continuing to use his
powers as ant-man
Hank went on to solve countless
mysteries and fight various threats
along the way he shared his discoveries
with his girlfriend Janet who became his
miniature partner but wasp together they
became two of the first five founding
members of the Avengers working
alongside Iron Man Thor and the Hulk
over the years Hank used his ingenuity
to develop other crime-fighting
identities these included transforming
into giant man and yellowjacket
set to make his live-action film debut
in 2015
ant-man will spearhead Marvel’s phase
three this will finally have him take
his place amongst his fellow members of
the Avengers are you a fan of the size
changing insect loving superhero for
more top 10s be sure to subscribe to
watchmojo.com jan I’m fine
oh but I do need a favor there’s a
couple of mercenaries out on the beach I
shrank them down can you just make sure
the ants don’t eat them thanks
you
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