Lost but not forgotten: Hank Pym Appreciation 2022

[Phoenixx9]

Oh thanks!

I never heard of these retellings but will have to check them out.

The panel lists 2015 as the date, so maybe yet another retelling of the story?

[Nomads1]

Loved Casey's Earth Mightiest Heroes, even with some of the more modern retcons being inserted, such as hints about Hank being abusive in the vol. 01, and even the one related to the "wedding" of Hank and Jan, both of which I'm not much a fan of. The first volume, with art by Scott Kolins seems more eventful (Kolins was at the top of his game then, and quite a hot commodity). Will Rosado does a competent job, however, he lacked that super-star quality. Still, I love the story itself, with the line-up of Goliath, Wasp, Hawkeye, Black Panther and Vision, a line-up that we barely had a chance to see in action in the original run. They were good books, filling in gaps between the issues of the original series. It dealt a lot with the issues of leadership in those early days, something that was never as much in evidence. The first volume shows how difficult it was for Iron Man to hold the team together, and how it was the arrival of Captain America that finally made things gel. The second deals with the pressure Hank was in to keep the team going minus it's mainstays. Both are, IMHO, great reads, and I wouldn't mind seeing more of these kind of stories.

Peace

[K7P5V]

Oh thanks!

I never heard of these retellings but will have to check them out.

You're welcome, Phoenixx9! Believe me, you won't regret the decision.

The panel lists 2015 as the date, so maybe yet another retelling of the story?

Dunno about the new date, so I'm assuming it's possibly from a collected edition?

Loved Casey's Earth Mightiest Heroes, even with some of the more modern retcons being inserted, such as hints about Hank being abusive in the vol. 01, and even the one related to the "wedding" of Hank and Jan, both of which I'm not much a fan of. The first volume, with art by Scott Kolins seems more eventful (Kolins was at the top of his game then, and quite a hot commodity). Will Rosado does a competent job, however, he lacked that super-star quality. Still, I love the story itself, with the line-up of Goliath, Wasp, Hawkeye, Black Panther and Vision, a line-up that we barely had a chance to see in action in the original run. They were good books, filling in gaps between the issues of the original series. It dealt a lot with the issues of leadership in those early days, something that was never as much in evidence. The first volume shows how difficult it was for Iron Man to hold the team together, and how it was the arrival of Captain America that finally made things gel. The second deals with the pressure Hank was in to keep the team going minus it's mainstays. Both are, IMHO, great reads, and I wouldn't mind seeing more of these kind of stories.

Peace

All things considered, I enjoyed these "Untold Tales of... "-type of stories.
They definitely had their moments (especially, the 1st volume with Kolins' lovely artwork):

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

I picked up today's issue of Ewing's Ant-man miniseries and I liked it.

[Chris0013]

Those 2 cameos were fun...but might have been a little much.

[Dreaded Porcupine]

I liked it. Those were some obscure villains. I was hoping Egghead and the Porcupine would be featured. They were two of Hanks biggest villains in the early days. It’s kind of cool how Ewing is going to tie all four issues together.

[chamber-music]

Cool seeing spoilers:

Teenage O'Grady and thief era Scott Lang cameo

end of spoilers

Protector was the only one I remembered from Ant-Man's old sixties villains.

[Triniking1234]

I kinda wish this was a weekly or at least bi-weekly series. #1 was pretty fun. Really hope Al separates Hank and Ultron after all this.

[Celtic1967]

I like Trago. Honestly kind of surprised he was such a one-off villain, he had an interesting gimmick. I liked the '60s style narration in the story.

[Commissioner Wayne]

Really hope Al separates Hank and Ultron after all this.

AMEN!! Although I'm not gonna hold my breath...

[the illustrious mr. kenway]

It would be cool if Ewing does another 50-issue epic with Hank.

[Celtic1967]

It would be cool if Ewing does another 50-issue epic with Hank.

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[jwatson]

So i just read antman and i have to say it took me through a myriad of emotions.

First i find the MAVL narrative experience to be a true joy. I found the idea of it absolutely hilarious but at the same time i think it works for the overthinkers and the underthinkers to pace you like "yes, i'm aware, but there is more." so while some may have foujnd it offensive or talking down to them, and i feel maybe a small percentage might which is why i am mentioning it it felt more like allowing you to enjoy the story. Like playing mario kart with the safety controls on, something i wouldn't do but definitely benefits many. lol.

So from a bit of funny to i actually felt myself getting sad for hank and actually felt like he was stuck in time. I mean there is no doubt Hank Pym has done some good things but in a lot of ways he is the absolute worst qualities of a man at that time, perhaps a man of this time, but there is just something there that makes you want to root for him. I mean it was telling that even though Wasp just wanted to watch a movie he had so much machismo or gall that he just couldn't let it go, he "derserved" to go after someone and at that point are you really a hero. I mean you can be anti, you can be whatever but you can't be hank in the way i think people see him or in the way Jan use to see him and perhaps that hit is what took it to the next level by brining it to the forefront and it just went rock bottom from there but i do think for hank to move on and i could be wrong what i felt this issue was saying in how simplistic and straight forward and dated on purpose it was was that in order for hank to ever be any kind of hero we really have to see what sort of putz it is but if it's going to be dragged out then it's time to answer the question is he hero or is he villain because he can't just always be a victim of tragic circumstances when his actions are what leads to them in some cases.

the Wasp and Scott lang scene was cute. Really enjoyed the art and pacing and again the narration was fun.

I have a lot of thoughts spinning in my head from this issue but i'll stop there and wait for more. Looking forward to issue 2 and if Hank will not be necessarily redeemed because no one can make up for the past but will he be a better person rather than a better sacrifice or martyr in limbo.

[Dreaded Porcupine]

It would be cool if Ewing does another 50-issue epic with Hank.

That would be awesome! He needs to put his foot down and demand that Marvel lets him. Ewing is one of the few good writers Marvel has left. He has power over these editors and can basically get what he wants. I know DC would love to have Ewing.

[Commissioner Wayne]

Did I miss something? When Hank first comes to after being captured, he makes a big deal out of trying to keep his captors occupied so they don’t focus on learning his secret ID. But on the very next page, The Protector openly calls him “Pym” in front of everyone (even while the Window Washer still seems to be pondering it!) and not a mention is made of it…