Marvel's ANT-Man is a fictional superhero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. He first appeared in the Marvel comic book Tales to Astonish #27 in 1962. ANT-Man is the alter ego of scientist and inventor Hank Pym, who uses technology to shrink himself down to the size of an ANT. He has the ability to communicate with ants and control them, as well as superhuman strength and agility. ANT-Man is a founding member of the Avengers and has been featured in several Marvel films, including ANT-Man (2015) and ANT-Man and the Wasp (2018).