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Janet Van Dyne helped found the Avengers with her wasp-like abilities.
Wasp
Janet Van Dyne, daughter of world-renowned scientist Vernon Van Dyne, is a founding member and long-time leader of the Avengers, with the ability to shrink, fly and control insects.
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The Wasp’s abilities are powered by Han Pym’s Pym Particles, which allows her to shrink to microscopic size, to heights smaller than an inch, and not used as often, grow as large as several hundred feet.
Essential ReadingWasp
Janet Van Dyne, the founding Avenger known as Wasp, has enchanted Marvel fans since her first appearance in Tales to Astonish. With a flair for fashion and fighting, Wasp has evolved from fun-loving socialite, to bona fide hero. Discover Wasp's journey and greatest moments on, and off, the battlefield.
Character VariantNadia Pym
Nadia Pym, the daughter of Hank Pym and his first wife, disappointed at never meeting her father, updates his Wasp costume and vows to earn the admiration of his allies.
"Hi! I'm the Wasp! And you've just been STUNG!"