The Wellington Comic Lover's Guide to... Ant-Man and the Wasp

Welcome to the Wellington Comic Lover’s (WCL) Guide, where we take you through the Wellington City Libraries’ collection of a comic book character. This post is about the Marvel Comics characters who grow and shrink with the power of Pym Particles: the Astonishing Ant-Man and the Wasp!

Who are Ant-Man and the Wasp?

Ant-Man is an identity adopted by a number of heroes (and one villain) based around the discoveries of Dr Hank Pym. Using the incredible 'Pym Particles' which can add or subtract mass, size, and strength to anything, Ant-Man can grow and shrink between human and insect size at will while maintaining his regular human strength.

The Wasp is an identity adopted by two heroines, fashion designer Janet van Dyne and teen prodigy Nadia van Dyne. Hank Pym also briefly donned the identity of the Wasp during a period where Janet was lost in the Microverse. Using Pym Particles, the Wasp can shrink to insect size, with the addition of having wings to fly and 'bio-electric stingers' to zap opponents.

Updated October 24, 2024
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Ant-Man and the Wasp adventures
Fullerton, Georgiana
Paper Book
Marvel's size-changing superstars in astonishing adventures! Meet scientist Hank Pym - and find out how he became the man in the anthill! Hank soon harnesses his shrinking prowess to become Ant-Man - joined by his partner-in-crime-fighting, Janet Van Dyne, the high-flying Wasp! And in an all-time...
Secret empire
Spencer, Nick
Paper Book
2017's most startling and unexpected comic book event! Captain America, Sentinel of Liberty, has been living a lie! The world's greatest hero is secretly a true believer in the cause of Hydra, brought up since childhood to pursue their mission of progress through authority and unity through...
The uncanny Avengers. Vol. 2., Unity. The man who fell to Earth
Duggan, Gerry
Paper Book
As Standoff unfolds, the Uncanny Avengers come to the aid of S.H.I.E.L.D. during a manhunt - and make a shocking discovery about an ally. But what does all that have to do with the mystery unfolding in Pleasant Hill? It was bound to happen with Deadpool in the ranks, but the team are about to lose...
Infinity countdown
Duggan, Gerry
Paper Book
As the Infinity Stones reappear around the cosmos, the ultimate race for power is on! Battles will be fought, blood will be spilled, lives will be lost... all as the greatest galactic heroes and villains vie for possession of the Power Stone, towering over a remote asteroid, somehow grown to the...
Ant-Man. Volume 1, Second chance man
Spencer, Nick
Paper Book
Scott Lang has never exactly been the world's best superhero. Heck, most people don't even think he's been the best Ant-Man - and the last guy invented Ultron and joined the Masters of Evil, so that's saying something. But when the Superior Iron Man calls with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Scott...
The astonishing Ant-Man. Vol. 2, Small-time criminal
Spencer, Nick
Paper Book
Scott Lang has his tiny hands full, from one former goliath-sized super hero to a brand new one! His daughter Cassie used to be a Young Avenger. Now, she's de-powered and her life is the worst. But she's about to find out what being a hero really means! Then, it's time for the All-New , All...
Ant-Man and the Wasp. Lost and found
Waid, Mark
Paper Book
Wasp was just trying to help Ant-Man get home to Earth to see his daughter... but a little problem got in the way. Very little. Subatomic, in fact, as Scott Lang was lost in the vast spaces between atoms! Now, Nadia is his only hope of rescue... if only he would listen long enough for her to save...
Secret Invasion
Slott, Dan
Paper Book
From fires to ghosts, and from flowers to surrealist apparitions, the bombsites of London were both unsettling and inspiring terrains. Yet throughout the years prior to the Second World War, British culture was already filled with ruins and fragments. They appeared as content, with visions of...
Secret Avengers. [Vol. 3]
Remender, Rick.
Paper Book
The rise of the Descendants! As Father launches his invasion, a terrible new Avengers foe is born: beware the bite of the Black Ant! Can the Marvel Universe survive the plague of contagious robotic evolution, merging the Descendants with all humanity? And how do you stop a plague that has already...
The amazing Spider-Man. Vol. 1, Back to basics
Spencer, Nick
Paper Book
An alien invasion attacks New York City and the only one who can stop it is...Spider-Man?! But that's far from all you'll find here - a revelation from the past puts Peter Parker's job, relationships and whole life in jeopardy! And if even that's not enough, you'll see a new roommate, new love...
The amazing Spider-Man. Volume 4, Hunted
Spencer, Nick
Paper Book
When Kraven returns, Spider-Man becomes the hunted! Sergei Kravinoff and his minions have been kidnapping animal-themed superhumans for months, and they need one more to complete the collection: the Spider. But what does Kraven want with all of them?! In Central Park, the prey is let loose, and the...
The Ultimates. Civil War II
Ewing, Al
Paper Book
Once he was the Devourer of Worlds - but now, at long last, his endless hunger has been cured. But is there a hidden price? What does it mean to wring new life from death? What does it mean to be Galactus?COLLECTING: ULTIMATES 6-11
Secret empire. Brave new world
Paper Book
The Marvel Universe is shaken by the discovery that the liberty's most dedicated defender, Steve Rogers, Captain America, is actually the leader of Hydra! As Steve seeks to bring peace to the planet - by any means necessary - the world's heroes are faced with two choices: stand and fight or fall in...
Agents Of Atlas: Pandemonium
Pak, Greg
Paper Book
Asia's greatest heroes unite! By popular demand, the New Agents of Atlas return as Amadeus Cho, Silk, Shang-Chi, Wave, Jimmy Woo and all your favorites defend the cross-Asian portal city of Pan against the science-magic threat of one of Marvel's classic villains! It's classic comic book action as...
Uncanny Avengers. The red shadow
Remender, Rick.
Paper Book
The Marvel Universe's greatest era starts now, as the all-new, all-different Avengers assemble. Captain America creates a sanctioned Avengers unit comprised of Avengers and X-Men, humans and mutants working togetherThe Red Skull has returned - straight out of the 1940s and full of hatred - and his...
Uncanny Avengers. 1, Counter-evolutionary
Remender, Rick
Paper Book
From the ashes of Axis an all-new all different Avengers assemble! The tragedy at the end of AXIS has left the Uncanny Avengers vulnerable, and someone is taking advantage of it. Plus, one of the Avengers oldest foes returns with a terrible secret that will shatter the lives of two members of the...
The unstoppable Wasp. Vol. 1, Unstoppable!
Whitley, Jeremy
Paper Book
Nadia spent the entire first half of her life a captive of The Red Room, but now this teenage super scientist is on her own for the first time, and she's ready to spread her wings! Hank Pym's daughter has a lot of time to make up for and she's determined to change the world. You know, if she can get...
The unstoppable Wasp. Vol. 2, Agents of G.I.R.L.
Whitley, Jeremy
Paper Book
Collects The Unstoppable Wasp #5-8, Tales to Astonish #44. This is it! The Red Room wants Nadia back, and they'll pull out all the stops to get her. The clock is ticking and both Nadia and her friend Ying's lives are in the balance. That means the geniuses of G.I.R.L. are up against their fi rst...
The unstoppable Wasp : G.I.R.L. power
Whitley, Jeremy
Paper Book
Nadia spent the entire first half of her life a captive of the Red Room, but now this teenage super scientist is spreading her wings! Hank Pym's daughter has a lot of time to make up for, and she's determined to change the world. With Jarvis at her side, she's on a mission to bring together the...
The Avengers. Vol. 1, Kang war one
Waid, Mark
Paper Book
The time has come! Their ranks shattered by Civil War II, their spirits weighed down by a toll both personal and spiritual, Earth's Mightiest Heroes must find the resolve to stand united one final time against their greatest foe! Captain America! Thor! The Vision! The Wasp! Spider-Man! Hercules!...
Champions. Vol. 3, Champion for a day
Waid, Mark
Paper Book
Following their staggering loss in their adventure with the Avengers, the Champions decide to double down on their mission to make the world a better place - but they know now they can't do it alone! That's right - it's time for a membership drive! Collecting: Champions 16-21
Champions. Vol. 4, Northern lights
Zub, Jim
Paper Book
Ironheart and The Unstoppable Wasp join the Champions at last! The team has grown but the mission stays the same - the Champions fight to make the world a better place for all! Writer Jim Zub (Avengers: No Surrender) and artist Sean Izaakse (Uncanny Avengers) reunite to push the Champions beyond...

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