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Women of Marvel: Wasp
Celebrating 60 years of Janet Van Dyne, AKA the founding Avenger Wasp! Learn how this stalwart member of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes has been a leader, a mentor, and a friend while cutting her own path as a fashion designer and super hero.Women of Marvel: Wasp
Tales To Astonish (1959) #44
The First Appearance of Janet Van Dyne, the unstoppable Wasp! While working for scientist Vernon Van Dyne, Hank Pym meets the young girl who will become his partner in crime fighting...and in life! Janet Van Dyne gains her sting, thanks to a super-powered transformation!Avengers (1963) #167
The Guardians of the Galaxy have time traveled to the present day to save the future! Meanwhile, the Wasp's fashion show is interrupted by a super-villain robbery!Avengers (1963) #221
With only four full-time members, the Avengers must fill up their team roster! Will Spider-Man finally accept his bid as one of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Will Hawkeye be able to bury past grudges and rejoin the ranks? A new team of Avengers will be formed by the end of this issue!Avengers (1963) #224
Scott Lang visits an incarcerated Hank Pym in an attempt to bolster his spirits. At a high society party, Jan finds herself rekindling an attraction to Tony Stark. But before romance can blossom between Tony and Jan, a revelation about the true identity of Iron Man must be revealed!Secret Invasion (2008) #8
With one shot, Norman Osborn changed everything. By effectively ending the Skrull invasion, the sometimes-Green Goblin ushered in the Dark Reign, an era that may prove to be even worse than what the Skrulls had planned.Avengers (2010) #32
The Avengers follow the signal trail to one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in Avengers history!