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Cover: Jack Kirby & Sol Brodsky

Marvel Masterworks: Ant-Man / Giant-Man #2

Feb 2008 · Marvel · 54.99 USD; 87.95 CAD
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In "Trapped by the Porcupine!", Hank Pym grapples with the physical toll of his shrinking and growing powers, opting to lock his size at Giant-Man’s towering 35 feet. With Ant-Man’s abilities set aside, he retools Jan’s helmet to let her communicate with wasps, while facing a new threat: the Human Top. Written by Stan Lee and brought to life with dynamic art by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta, and lettering by Sam Rosen, this 2008 Marvel Masterworks issue features a cover by Kirby and Sol Brodsky.

Contains 24 stories
Trapped by the Porcupine!
18 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Porcupine [Alex Gentry]

In "Trapped by the Porcupine!", Giant-Man finds himself outmaneuvered when the Porcupine turns his own fan club into a weapon and captures the Wasp, using her as bait to lure Giant-Man into a deadly trap. With the hero’s size-changing capsules stolen and the villain shrinking to near-invisibility, Giant-Man must rely on wit and courage to survive the Porcupine’s final, desperate gambit.

When Wakes the Colossus!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Mingo
No Place to Hide!
13 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]El Toro

In "No Place to Hide!", Giant-Man and the Wasp infiltrate the newly communist nation of Santo Rico to investigate claims of election fraud. As they uncover a web of voter bribery and political manipulation, they find themselves racing against time to expose the truth before the new regime consolidates power.

Conquest!
5 pp · Science Fiction
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Shann
On the Trail of the Human Top!
18 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Human Top [Dave Cannon]

In "On the Trail of the Human Top!", Giant-Man and the Wasp face off against the newly escaped Human Top, a villain who turns the tables by using Giant-Man’s own shrinking capsules to grow to giant size. With the Wasp captured and the city at risk, Giant-Man must outthink his foe while a surprising ally—termites—help turn the tide in a wild, high-stakes chase.

The Gypsy's Secret
5 pp · Superhero
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]GorkoBaron Radzic

In "The Gypsy's Secret," a desperate baron corners a mysterious gypsy, demanding the secret to turning lead into gold—unaware the gypsy is actually an alien scouting Earth for a specimen to display in a cosmic zoo. As the baron's greed drives him to violence, the gypsy's true nature begins to reveal itself in ways that blur the line between myth and alien design.

The Coming of the Magician!
18 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Magician [Lee Guardineer]

In "The Coming of the Magician!", Janet’s attempt to stir Hank’s jealousy at a party takes a dangerous turn when she’s abducted by the enigmatic Magician. Giant-Man responds by orchestrating a clever ruse—a fake gathering aboard a yacht—designed to draw the villain out and set a trap, all while Jan fights to stay one step ahead of her captor.

Beware the Bog Beast!
5 pp
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Giant-Man [Henry Pym]LorenzoKing Maximus
On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!
16 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Egghead [Elihas Starr]

In "On the Trail of the Amazing Spider-Man!", Giant-Man is manipulated by Egghead into chasing Spider-Man, but the Wasp sees through the ruse. With quick thinking and teamwork, the trio turns the tables on the villain and brings him to justice.

A Voice in the Dark!
7 pp · Superhero
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Giant-Man [Henry Pym]
The Coming of...Colossus
16 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Captain America [Steve Rogers]Colossus

In "The Coming of...Colossus," Giant-Man and the Wasp answer Captain America’s urgent call, setting out for Africa to investigate strange reports of a colossal figure stirring in the wilds. As they journey into the unknown, the mystery deepens—what kind of being could be behind the sightings, and why has it drawn the attention of Earth’s mightiest heroes?

The Magician and the Maiden!
7 pp · Superhero
Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Magician [Lee Guardineer]
Enter: The Hulk
18 pp · Superhero
Avengers [Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Captain America [Steve Rogers]Iron Man [Tony Stark]Thor [Donald Blake]]Thunderbolt RossBetty RossHulk [Bruce Banner]Human Top [Dave Cannon]
Let's Learn About Hank and Jan...
5 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]
The Beasts of Berlin!
14 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Lee Kearns

In "The Beasts of Berlin!", Hank Pym swings between Ant-Man and Giant-Man to pull off a daring rescue behind the Iron Curtain, racing to save his old friend Lee from a secret Soviet experiment. With his size-shifting powers and quick thinking, Hank faces off against a sinister ray weapon turning apes into hyper-intelligent beasts—no small feat in the heart of Cold War East Berlin.

Now Walks the Android
14 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]AndroidEgghead [Elihas Starr]

In "Now Walks the Android," Egghead unleashes a towering, mind-controlled android built from a store mannequin, setting a trap for Giant-Man with a tempting offer: a TV series about his heroic life—though it's really just Jan’s idea to get Hank into showbiz. The story pits Hank against a mechanical giant he never saw coming, all while navigating a scheme wrapped in the guise of fame.

Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Second-Story Sammy

In "Giant-Man Versus the Wonderful Wasp!", Hank Pym’s lab accident leaves him unconscious, and his Giant-Man suit is stolen by a petty thief who quickly learns how to use its powers for criminal gain. With the suit now in the wrong hands, the thief’s reckless use of the size-altering technology threatens to spiral out of control—putting the city in danger and forcing the original Giant-Man to reclaim his legacy.

The Gangsters and the Giant!
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Wrecker [Smith]
When Attuma Strikes!
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Attuma

In "When Attuma Strikes!", a moment of tension between Hank and Jan sends her fleeing to clear her head—only to be captured by Attuma during his latest assault on the surface world. Remorseful and realizing his mistake, Giant-Man races to save her, stepping into a battle far bigger than he expected.

The New Giant-Man
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]

In "The New Giant-Man," Hank Pym puts his latest innovation to the test—mastering the ability to alter the size of objects around him—while Jan van Dyne takes it upon herself to design a fresh, functional suit to match his evolving powers. The story captures the dynamic duo’s trademark blend of scientific ingenuity and personal chemistry as they tackle the challenge of redefining Giant-Man’s identity.

The Menace of Madame Macabre
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Madam MacabreGogoKalya
The Mystery of the Hidden Man and His Rays of Doom!
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Hidden Man [Supramor]Loko

In "The Mystery of the Hidden Man and His Rays of Doom!", the enigmatic Hidden Man and his henchman Loko attempt to steal the powers of Giant-Man, only to be thwarted when interplanetary authorities from the Hidden Man’s home world intervene. Meanwhile, the Wasp discovers a surprising way to keep pace with Giant-Man by taming a bee to ride as her steed.

Peril from the Long-Dead Past!
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Human Top [Dave Cannon]

When Hank Pym realizes his body can't handle the constant shifting between sizes, he locks himself into Giant-Man's 35-foot form—leaving Ant-Man behind. Now relying on his full strength and scale, he teams up with Jan, whose helmet now lets her speak to wasps through cybernetic link. But even with new power, a new threat emerges: the Human Top, who's not one to back down from a fight.

Oh, Wasp, Where Is Thy Sting?
12 pp · Superhero
Giant-Man [Henry Pym]Wasp [Janet Van Dyne]Human Top [Dave Cannon]

In "Oh, Wasp, Where Is Thy Sting?", Giant-Man faces a desperate mission to rescue the Wasp from the clutches of the Human Top, forcing him to shrink once more into Ant-Man size—pushing his body to its limits in the process. As the stakes rise, Hank quietly wonders if his time as a hero might be coming to an end, leaving Jan to question what comes next.

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Cast · 5 characters

Full credits

writer Stan Lee
artist Jack Kirby
letterer Sam Rosen
cover pencils Jack Kirby
cover inks Sol Brodsky

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