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ar_feinielIn 1963 someone at Marvel decided that Ant-Man needed more soap opera in his life. Tales to Astonish 44 not only introduced Janet Van Dyne as his partner, it also established an angsty backstory for Hank: the death of a former wife.
At first I was only going to post the flashbacks of Maria's death, but as I was reviewing the issue, it seemed relevant to include bits with Jan. The way Hank and Jan form a partnership driven out of their respective losses (Hank's wife, Jan's father) gives more insight into the impact of Maria's death on Hank. It's also a rather good story.
( Also, Hank talks to a floaty head )
At first I was only going to post the flashbacks of Maria's death, but as I was reviewing the issue, it seemed relevant to include bits with Jan. The way Hank and Jan form a partnership driven out of their respective losses (Hank's wife, Jan's father) gives more insight into the impact of Maria's death on Hank. It's also a rather good story.
( Also, Hank talks to a floaty head )
