Marvel Comics Character Profile - Ant Man
Name Scott Edward Lang Antman
Nationality American
Powers The ability to shrink to microscopic size retaining normal strength. He can also communicate via his Cybernetic Helmet, with ants at up to a miles distance
Affiliations Ironman, Avengers
1st App. Avengers #187
History- Scott Lang was an expert in electronics, who turned to crime to support his family. He served three years in prison where he devoted his time to his electronics and on his release he got a job with Stark International. Lang's daughter had a rare heart disease, and the only doctor who could treat her was being held prisoner by Cross Technological Enterprises. To save her he broke into Dr Henry Pym's lab, stole Pym's Ant Man costume and shrinking gas and set out to rescue her. Unknown to Lang Henry Pym in his Yellow Jacket identity had seen and followed him. Lang rescued the doctor and his daughter was saved and Pym having been impressed at the use Lang had put his costume to allowed him to keep it. He now operates an electronics store and is a part time hero, he occasionally assists the Avengers and Ironman.