Background[]
Powers & Abilities[]
- Pym Particles: Ant-Man carried a supply of Pym Particles in his belt, allowing him to reduce himself to the size of an ant, approximately one-half inch in height, by means of a rare group of sub-atomic particles, the source of which is as yet unknown, which he is able to contain in magnetic-field "canisters" (the shape of the magnetic lines of force were made visible by the confined particles, whose concentration caused them to behave like a gas). These particles, whose wavelength is in the mental range when released, allow Ant-Man to will himself and other objects to reduce in size or enlarge. The mechanics involved having most of the mass of the nucleus of each affected atom convert into energetic particles which take up orbit around the nucleus - thus, although gravitation do not affect these particles, the mass of the original volume remains intact. This means a punch delivered by the half-inch high Ant-Man would feel like the blow of a normal-sized man. Ant-Man's reducing particle has no time limit to its potency.
- Experienced Combatant: Scott received combat training from Hope Van Dyne. His skill was only increased by the Pym Particles.
- Electrical Engineer: Scott has a masters degree in electrical engineering.
- Master Thief: Scott is a skilled thief, even before gaining the Ant-Man suit he was able to infiltrate and hack advanced security systems.
Equipment[]
- Ant-Man's Suit:
- Ant-Man's Helmet: Ant-Man also wore a cybernetic helmet designed by Henry Pym permitting him rudimentary communication and control of insects, allowing him to lead hundreds of ants to overwhelm any single opponent. He could broadcast to a range of about one mile (1.6 km), depending on the materials surrounding him. His helmet also contained sound amplification equipment which also shifted the frequency of his voice so that he could be heard by normal-sized humans despite his diminutive size, as well as providing its own oxygen supply. When exposed to the "Horton Cells" while travelling Android Human Torch's body developed pyrokinetic powers. However the exposure was temporary.
- Ant-Man's Wrist Gauntlets Ant-Man's wrist gauntlets enabled him to fire bio-electric blasts of adjustable force. His original helmet was able to fire 'disruptor' blasts of concussive force that Lang said were less powerful than the stings of The Wasp.
- Pym Particles:
- Pym Particle Discs:
- Pym Particle Implosion Bomb:
- Ant-Man's Ants: Just like the original Ant-Man, Hank Pym, Scott has developed genuine relationships with some ants, like Ant-thony.
- (Paraponera Clavata) Bullet Ants: The sting of the bullet ants is rated highest in the Schmidt sting pain index. Ant-Man uses them to attack enemies.
- (Camponotus Pennsylvanicus) Carpenter Ants: Ant-Man use these as transportation, in particular the flying male drones such as Ant-thony.
- (Paratrechina Longicornis) Crazy Ants: These ants can conduct electricity and can be used to carry cameras and other devices, like electric coils that Ant-Man used to fry Cross Technologies's computers. These ants are commonly called "crazy ants" because, instead of following straight lines, they dash around erratically.
- (Solenopsis Mandibularis) Fire Ants: Fire ants are strong and durable. Ant-Man uses them to create long structures, like rafts and bridges.