Ant-Man / Giant-Man: Growing Pains #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis 2018 collection traces the evolution of Hank Pym's superhero identities, from Ant-Man to Giant-Man and beyond, as he grapples with the legacy of his shrinking and growing technologies. Featuring classic Silver Age tales alongside modern retellings, the volume explores Pym's scientific breakthroughs, his tumultuous partnership with Janet Van Dyne, and the rise of other size-changing heroes like Scott Lang and Bill Foster. Key storylines delve into the creation of Ultron, the introduction of Yellowjacket, and the cosmic threats posed by figures like Korvac and the Living Tribunal, offering a comprehensive look at one of Marvel's most complex inventors.
In "The Birth of Giant-Man!", Henry Pym pushes the limits of his scientific genius, risking everything to master the power to grow giant—only to be captured by the Eraser and dragged into the harsh realm of Dimension Z. Forced to build weapons for his captors, Pym must harness his new size and ingenuity to break free and save the other scientists trapped with him.
In "Prescription: Violence!", Jo finds herself trapped in a hospital coma while Whirlwind makes a dangerous move—targeting the Wasp. With Yellowjacket on high alert, a sudden realization begins to unravel the mystery behind Whirlwind’s elusive past.
In "It's Them Again!!," Hank grapples with a sudden surge of giant ants gone rogue, while Janet, mid-session with her therapist, suddenly collapses. As Hank and Bill race to uncover the source, they learn that more giant insects are wreaking havoc in New Mexico—forcing Giant-Man into action before the chaos spreads further.
In "The Incredible Shrinking Giant-Man," Hank Pym finds himself shrinking uncontrollably after a battle with energy-draining insects, leaving him disoriented and struggling to regain control. Meanwhile, back at Project B.I.G., Scott and Bill try to stay ahead of Atlas and Minerva, while Janet’s frantic efforts to reach Hank are complicated by her patient’s sudden, alarming growth.
When Jan unexpectedly grows to giant size and begins wreaking havoc, Captain America steps in to rescue Hank Pym from the military before calling in help. As heroes exposed to Pym Particles struggle with painful side effects, Tigra faces the mysterious source behind the transformation—before the full truth is revealed.
In "Hank the Giant Killer," Giant-Man faces off against the invading Kosmosians, confronting both alien forces and the lingering effects of Pym Particles on his friends. With an unexpected assist from a familiar foe, he fights to reclaim what’s been lost and restore those caught in the aftermath.
In "Always on My Mind," Hank Pym steps back into the Giant-Man suit, facing off against the Absorbing Man in a clash that tests both his strength and resolve. Amid the fight, he shares quiet moments with Tigra, opening up about his past and the daughter he never knew—Jo—while continuing his relentless research to bring his late wife, Jan, back to life.
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