The story of Ant-Man centers on the legacy of the , a substance that allows a person to shrink in scale while increasing in physical strength and density. While several people have used the name, the most famous stories belong to Hank Pym and Scott Lang . The Original Ant-Man: Hank Pym
The most well-known modern Ant-Man is , a reformed thief and electronics expert. History of the Original Ant-Man: Hank Pym
In the 1960s, brilliant scientist discovered a group of subatomic particles that could alter the size of objects. He initially tested the serum on himself, accidentally shrinking to the size of an ant and narrowly surviving an encounter with a colony in his own backyard. Realizing the technology's potential—and its danger—he created a cybernetic helmet to communicate with ants and a suit to control his size, eventually becoming a founding member of the Avengers . The Second Ant-Man: Scott Lang