"Henry Pym-The Multi-Sized Superhero" (Ant-Man;Giant-Man;Goliath;Yellowjacket

Henry Pym (who would emerge as many different superheroes of various sizes including---Ant-Man; Giant-Man; Goliath; Yellowjacket; and in later years, The Wasp) made his original debut in "Tales to Astonish#27. He was conceived by Stan Lee (plotter / editor); Jack Kirby (artist); Larry Lieber (writer); & Dick Ayers (inker).

Henry (Hank) Pym; bio-physicist / security operations expert; created a chemical substance from sub-atomic particles, which allowed him to shrink to miniature size (as Ant-Man, Yellowjacket and the Wasp) or to enlarge to gigantic proportions (as Giant-Man or Goliath)! He took on his 1st superhero role as the Ant-Man in "Tales to Astonish"#35. He was joined by his girlfriend (later wife) Janet Van Dyne, who became the Wasp (also shrunk to miniature size). Henry also created a cybernetic helmet, which allowed him to communicate with  (and ride on) ants. The Ant-Man and the Wasp had their own series until issue #69.

In 1963, Ant-Man and the Wasp were some of the founding members of "The Avengers". Feeling inadequate compared to the other heroes of the group, Henry took on a new identity as the enormous Giant-Man. He and the Wasp temporarily left the group in "The Avengers"#15. When they returned (in issue #28), Henry had yet another (giant-sized) identity; as Goliath (my personal favorite; as seen in the image above)! He continued as Goliath until he underwent a mental breakdown (in issue #59), and decided to become another miniature-sized hero; called Yellowjacket (Henry had married Janet by this time). Henry  stayed as Yellowjacket until issue #93, where he re-appeared as the Ant-Man. As Ant-Man, he also had a new (but temporary) series in "Marvel Feature"#4-10. After the death of Janet, Henry took on a new role as the Wasp! Henry Pym has had a very troubled life!

Some of the Villains that Henry has dealt with (through his variety of superhero roles) have included---Egghead; Whirlwind; Ultron (Henry's own robotic creation, who turned evil); the Living Eraser; Human Top; Porcupine; and countless others.

Henry's growth technology has allowed others to take on some of his superhero roles:

Goliath---Clint Barton / Hawkeye (temporarily during late 60's); and Bill Foster (originally 'Black Goliath'; during the 70's-Current).

Ant-Man---Scott Lang & Eric O'Grady.

TV Animation Appearances---(As Giant-Man) "The Marvel Superheroes Show; (As Goliath) "X-Men"; (As Ant-Man & Giant-Man) "The Avengers: United They Stand"; (As Ant-Man) "The Fantastic Four: The World's Greatest Superheroes"; (as Ant-Man) "The Super Hero Squad Show"; (As Ant-Man, Giant-Man & Yellowjacket) "The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes".

Animated Films---"Ultimate Avengers" 1 & 2; "Next Avengers: Heroes of Tomorrow".

There is a live-action film of "The Ant-Man" slated to come to theaters in 2014!

Whether it's as Ant-Man, Giant-Man, Goliath, Yellowjacket, or the Wasp; Henry Pym has had many fans over the years (and still does)!!! Which of his superhero identities do you like best?