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Cover: Jack Kirby & Dick Ayers

Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1

Nov 2013 · Marvel · 24.99 USD; 27.99 CAD
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"The Man in the Ant Hill!" kicks off Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1 with a classic tale of science gone rogue, as Professor Garrett—fleeing arrest by Giant-Man—embarks on a daring genetic experiment in Europe, transforming horses and eagles into a winged steed. With a deadly lance forged and a new identity as the Black Knight, he returns for vengeance, leading to a high-stakes clash with Giant-Man that ends in a narrow defeat—but not a final one. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Dick Ayers (pencils and inks), and lettered by Artie Simek, the issue’s cover by Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers adds a timeless, dramatic flair to this early Ant-Man adventure.

Contains 27 stories
The Man in the Ant Hill!
7 pp · Science Fiction
Henry Pym [Ant-Man (later)] (first appearance, origin)

In "The Man in the Ant Hill!", Henry Pym’s groundbreaking shrinking serum leads to an unexpected ordeal when he’s accidentally reduced to ant size and trapped in an ant hill. As he faces a swarm of tiny but fierce insects, one of them unexpectedly aids his escape—only for Pym to realize the true danger lies not in the ants, but in the power he’s created.

Return of the Ant-Man, Part 1
5 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym] (origin, first appearance as Ant-Man)

In "Return of the Ant-Man, Part 1," Henry Pym’s latest invention—a revolutionary anti-radiation gas—draws the unwanted attention of communist spies, forcing him to rely on his shrinking technology to escape. With his scientific genius under threat, Pym must outwit his pursuers using only his wits and the power of his size-changing suit.

[Return of the Ant-Man], Part 2: An Army of Ants!
5 pp · Superhero
Ant Man [Henry Pym]
[Return of the Ant-Man], Part 3: The Ant-Man's Revenge!
3 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]

In "Return of the Ant-Man, Part 3: The Ant-Man's Revenge!", Henry Pym’s invention of an anti-radiation gas draws the dangerous interest of communist spies, forcing him to shrink once more to outwit them. With his scientific mind and shrinking abilities on full display, Pym’s latest escape is as clever as it is tense.

The Challenge of Comrade X!
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Comrade X [Nina Vladimirovna Tsiolkovsky] (first appearance)

In "The Challenge of Comrade X!", Ant-Man finds himself on the run from a relentless Soviet agent, only to be warned by a mysterious woman whose motives are far from clear. As the chase intensifies, Ant-Man must unravel the truth behind her sudden alliance—before he's outmaneuvered by a foe who's been playing both sides all along.

Trapped by the Protecter! [Part 1]
5 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Protector [Gerald Marsh]
Part 2 Face-to-Face with the Protector!
8 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Protector [Gerald Marsh]
Betrayed by the Ants!!
10 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Egghead [Elihas Starr] (first appearance, origin)
The Vengeance of the Scarlet Beetle!
10 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Scarlet Beetle (first appearance, origin)
The Day Ant-Man Failed!
11 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Hijacker [Howard Mitchell] (first appearance)
Prisoner of the Slave World!
10 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]KullaEd Marion ('window washer', named in Marvel Legacy: The 1960s Handbook)Ben CarterPaul

In "Prisoner of the Slave World!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1, Henry Pym finds himself captured alongside other scientists, forced to construct a super-weapon for a tyrant ruling a brutal dimension. With only his wits and the power of his shrinking technology, he slips away and transforms into Ant-Man to fight back.

The Voice of Doom!
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Voice [Jason Cragg] (first appearance, origin)

In "The Voice of Doom!", Ant-Man faces a bizarre threat when a radio announcer gains a hypnotic voice from radiation and sets out to turn the city against him. With his power over minds, the Voice traps Ant-Man and forces him to the edge of a pier, but the hero’s trusty ants come to the rescue—turning the tide in a showdown that leaves the villain silenced by an unexpected twist.

The Mad Master of Time!
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Time-Master [Elias Weems] (first appearance, origin)Tommy Weems (first appearance)

In "The Mad Master of Time!", a disgraced scientist wields a device that accelerates aging to terrorize the city, pushing Ant-Man to his limits. When a tragic accident ages his own grandson, Ant-Man must confront his guilt and find a way to undo the damage before time runs out.

The Creature from Kosmos!
18 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym] (origin detail)Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (introduction, origin)Creature from Kosmos [Pilai] (introduction, named in a later comic)Maria Trovaya-Pym (flashback, introduction)Vernon Van Dyne (introduction)Lee Kearns (voice only)

In "The Creature from Kosmos!", Ant-Man teams up with the daughter of a murdered scientist, a young woman named Jo, after she inherits her father’s research. With her newfound ability to shrink and flight via tiny wasp wings, she becomes his partner, the Wasp, as they race to stop an alien threat from destroying the city.

The Terrible Traps of Egghead!
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Egghead [Elihas Starr]

In "The Terrible Traps of Egghead!", the Wasp finds herself ensnared in a cunning scheme by the scheming Egghead, who's assembled a new gang to outwit her and turn her against Ant-Man. With traps at every turn and the odds stacked high, Ant-Man must race to free her before Egghead's plan unfolds—though the villain still slips away, leaving the score unsettled.

... When Cyclops Walks the Earth
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Cyclops RobotKraglin

When Ant-Man and the Wasp vacation in Greece, they’re drawn into a strange mystery after a monstrous robotic cyclops begins terrorizing local sailors. Written by a team known for their sharp storytelling and brought to life with dynamic art, this 13-page tale blends sci-fi intrigue with the heroes’ signature wit and teamwork.

Music to Scream By
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Trago (only appearance)Mr. CosgroveFoss (ant)GhazandiKorr (ant)Mr. NehraduRamond Theis

In "Music to Scream By," Ant-Man and the Wasp find themselves ensnared not by brute force, but by the hypnotic power of a mystical trumpet played by Trago, a musician who’s harnessed ancient magic in India. As the duo battles the sonic onslaught, they must confront both the danger of Trago’s otherworldly music and the quiet cost of victory.

Ant-Man and The Wasp Defy the Porcupine!
13 pp · Superhero
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]The Porcupine [Alex Gentry] (introduction, origin)

When the Porcupine targets a burglar-proof bank designed by Henry Pym on its opening day, Ant-Man and the Wasp—Henry and Janet—find themselves on the front lines of a high-stakes heist. With the stakes rising and the vault’s defenses no match for the villain’s cunning, the duo must use their unique skills to stop the robbery before it’s too late.

The Birth of Giant-Man!
18 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym] (first appearance as Giant-Man)Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Living Eraser (introduction)

In "The Birth of Giant-Man!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1, Henry Pym's groundbreaking research into size manipulation leads to a shocking turn when the Eraser captures him and transports him to the dangerous Dimension Z, where he joins other scientists forced to build atomic weapons. With his new giant form, Pym must fight back against his captors and free the imprisoned minds before it's too late.

The Human Top!
13 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Human Top [Dave Cannon] (introduction, origin)

In "The Human Top!" from Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1, Henry Pym takes on the bizarre menace of the Human Top, a criminal who spins through the city with uncanny speed and agility. With the Wasp urging him to act, Pym suits up as Giant-Man and must quickly adapt his tactics to outwit a foe who moves like a living whirlwind.

Showdown with the Human Top!
13 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Human Top [Dave Cannon]
Somewhere Waits a Wobbow!
5 pp · Science Fiction
The Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (narrator)Rack Morgan
The Black Knight Strikes!
18 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Black Knight [Nathan Garrett] (introduction, origin)

In "The Black Knight Strikes!", Professor Garrett, exiled after being arrested for treason by Giant-Man, reinvents himself in Europe by engineering a winged horse and forging a deadly lance. Now reborn as the Black Knight, he returns to exact revenge on the hero who betrayed him—only for Giant-Man to stand in his way, forcing a clash of wits and power.

Not What They Seem!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne] (narrator)
Tales to Astonish #40, page 5 original art
1 pp
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]
Tales to Astonish #44, page 13 original art
1 pp
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]
Tales to Astonish #47, page 3 original art
1 pp
Ant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]

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Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist, inker Dick Ayers
letterer Artie Simek
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Dick Ayers

Reprints

↩ Reprints Tales to Astonish #27 (1962), Tales to Astonish #35 (1962), Tales to Astonish #36 (1962), Tales to Astonish #37 (1962), Tales to Astonish #38 (1962), Tales to Astonish #39 (1963), Tales to Astonish #40 (1963), Tales to Astonish #41 (1963), Tales to Astonish #42 (1963), Fantastic Four #14 (1963), Tales to Astonish #43 (1963), Tales to Astonish #44 (1963), Tales to Astonish #45 (1963), Tales to Astonish #46 (1963), Tales to Astonish #47 (1963), Tales to Astonish #48 (1963), Tales to Astonish #49 (1963), Tales to Astonish #50 (1963), Tales to Astonish #51 (1964), Tales to Astonish #52 (1964), Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #1 (2006)

Reprinted in Ant-Man / Giant-Man Epic Collection #1 (2015), Marvel Classic #2 (2015)

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