Wasp
Creation & Design
Wasp was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, debuting in the early 1960s as one of the first female superheroes in the Marvel Universe.Early Years
Janet van Dyne was introduced as the partner of Ant-Man, and she quickly became a founding member of the Avengers, showcasing her unique abilities and intelligence.Character Development
Over the years, Wasp has evolved from a sidekick to a leader within the Avengers, showcasing her growth as a character and her importance in the Marvel Universe.Cultural Reception
Wasp has been well-received as a pioneering female superhero, often praised for her intelligence and strength.Character Details
Real Name:
Janet van Dyne
Aliases:
Wasp, Avenger, Hero
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Avengers, Champions, S.H.I.E.L.D.
Abilities:
Flight, Size manipulation, Energy blasts, Expert hand-to-hand combatant
Equipment:
Wasp costume, Pym Particles
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown
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Tales to Astonish #44
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of the Wasp
Tales to Astonish #45
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of the Wasp
Fantastic Four #16
Marvel
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1963
•
Vol. 1
4th appearance of Doctor Doom
3rd appearance of the Wasp
First appearance of Ant-Man outside of the Tales to Astonish title
4th appearance of Doctor Doom
3rd appearance of the Wasp
First appearance of Ant-Man outside of the Tales to Astonish title
Tales to Astonish #46
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Kraglin, an A-Chiltaria
4th appearance of the Wasp
1st appearance of Kraglin, an A-Chiltaria
4th appearance of the Wasp
Avengers, The #1
Marvel
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1963
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance and origin of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Wasp, Thor, Ant-Man
1st team appearance and origin of the Avengers: Hulk, Iron Man, Wasp, Thor, Ant-Man
Tales to Astonish #57
Marvel
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1964
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Vol. 1
Crossover issue featuring Spider-Man, Giant-Man and the Wasp
Avengers, The #60
Marvel
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1969
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Vol. 1
Marriage of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym
First crossover appearance of Doctor Strange in the Avengers title
Marriage of Janet Van Dyne and Hank Pym
First crossover appearance of Doctor Strange in the Avengers title
Marvel Feature #8
Marvel
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1973
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Vol. 1
Origin of Ant-Man and Wasp retold
Avengers, The #181
Marvel
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1979
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man
New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp
1st appearance of Scott Lang, later becomes the second Ant-Man
New Avengers roster: Captain America, Iron Man, Beast, Vision, Scarlet Witch, Falcon and Wasp
Avengers, The #213
Marvel
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1981
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Vol. 1
Controversial issue: Hank Pym aka Yellowjacket, is suspended from the Avengers after physically assaulting his wife Janet aka Wasp
Signs of a character shift begin in Avengers #212 where Hank destroys one of Janet's costumes
Controversial issue: Hank Pym aka Yellowjacket, is suspended from the Avengers after physically assaulting his wife Janet aka Wasp
Signs of a character shift begin in Avengers #212 where Hank destroys one of Janet's costumes
Marvel Super Heroes Secret Wars #6
Marvel
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1984
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Vol. 1
1st cameo appearance of the second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, a shadow in the final panel
Death of the Wasp
1st cameo appearance of the second Spider-Woman, Julia Carpenter, a shadow in the final panel
Death of the Wasp
Avengers #71
Marvel
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2003
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Vol. 3
Controversial issue with overt sexual themes in one sequence where Hank Pym shrinks down to have intimate relations with his wife, Janet Van Dyne, The Wasp
Controversial issue with overt sexual themes in one sequence where Hank Pym shrinks down to have intimate relations with his wife, Janet Van Dyne, The Wasp
Mighty Avengers #1
Marvel
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2007
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Vol. 1
1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp
1st team appearance of the Mighty Avengers: Ares, Black Widow, Iron Man, Ms. Marvel, Sentry, Wasp
Mighty Avengers #8
Marvel
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2008
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Vol. 1
Janet Van Dyne aka Wasp is overtaken by a symbiote virus along with a number of other heroes
Janet Van Dyne aka Wasp is overtaken by a symbiote virus along with a number of other heroes
Ultimatum #2
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
Death of Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, eaten by the Blob in gory detail (Ultimate Universe Earth 1610)
Death of Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, eaten by the Blob in gory detail (Ultimate Universe Earth 1610)
Secret Invasion: Requiem #1
Marvel
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2009
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Vol. 1
Hank Pym becomes The Wasp, formerly Yellowjacket
Variant cover art by Milo Manara featuring Wasp
Variant cover art by Yasmine Putri
Variant cover art by Luciano Vecchio
Avengers #12
Marvel
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2019
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Vol. 8
1st team appearance of the Agents of Wakanda: Black Panther, American Eagle, Fat Cobra, Dr. Nemesis, Ka-Zar and Zabu, Gorilla Man, Odin, Wasp, Okoye and Rosalind Solomon
1st cameo appearance of Shadow Colonel, later revealed to be Xarus
Blade joins the Avengers
1st team appearance of the Agents of Wakanda: Black Panther, American Eagle, Fat Cobra, Dr. Nemesis, Ka-Zar and Zabu, Gorilla Man, Odin, Wasp, Okoye and Rosalind Solomon
1st cameo appearance of Shadow Colonel, later revealed to be Xarus
Blade joins the Avengers
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