Saturday, June 04, 2005
Comic Art
The Many Faces Of Hank Pym
I do not think there has been any comic book character that has changed superheor identities as much and Henry (Hank) Pym. Generally almost alwasy as an Avenger, the good Dr. Pym, master of the size changing Pym Particles has switched costumes and code names like most of us switch underwear. He has also lent some of those costumes, powers and identities to others from time to time. He is a wonderful character for those that just love continuity issues. Anyway, he is also a visual tour-de-force all by himself.
First he was Antman
Then he was Giantman
Then he was Goliath
Then he was a different Giantman
And then he was Yellowjacket.
I will not bother you with the other people that have filled virtually all of those suits at one time or another. In my heart -- they will all, always be Hank Pym - the original is always the best.
I do not think there has been any comic book character that has changed superheor identities as much and Henry (Hank) Pym. Generally almost alwasy as an Avenger, the good Dr. Pym, master of the size changing Pym Particles has switched costumes and code names like most of us switch underwear. He has also lent some of those costumes, powers and identities to others from time to time. He is a wonderful character for those that just love continuity issues. Anyway, he is also a visual tour-de-force all by himself.
First he was Antman
Then he was Giantman
Then he was Goliath
Then he was a different Giantman
And then he was Yellowjacket.
I will not bother you with the other people that have filled virtually all of those suits at one time or another. In my heart -- they will all, always be Hank Pym - the original is always the best.
