Well in the Earth's Mightiest Hero tv show, he could shrink AND grow. And when he was small, he still hit with the force of a full sized Human. I think that has quite a few practical applications.Guffe said:
Anchorman Co-Star Set To Play Marvel's Ant-Man
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Pym Particles essentially let him control size/density, so yes, he does have super strength and endurance even when human sized. Because of ratio's, when he's small he has normal human strength. When he's normal human size, he has probably Captain America level strength.
When he's giant...well, he's a giant.
Oh that was one time! And it was back in the seventies or thereabouts, yet people still insist on making it Ant-Man's one defining character trait (I'm looking at you Ultimate universe!). Seriously, if we were all judged on mental breakdowns we had 40 odd years ago we'd all be so very very screwed
wow Andy, you have little to no clue to what your writing about, and it doesn't seem like you have any interest in it... I like the file tag "boring" that you used as well, maybe next you will get some news about star wars, and you can tell us how its for nerds.
OT I rather like the idea of Paul Rudd doing this, although i was expecting them to pick up someone with a bit more starpower from all the news from the rumor mill.
OT I rather like the idea of Paul Rudd doing this, although i was expecting them to pick up someone with a bit more starpower from all the news from the rumor mill.
So you couldn't just say that Paul Rudd was playing Ant-Man? You had to add your two cents. "Oh nobody cares about Ant-Man, blah blah blah, he's not cool like Iron Man or Spider-Man."
I won't say the many reasons why Ant-Man is awesome because many already have. But you should really watch what you type next time.
I won't say the many reasons why Ant-Man is awesome because many already have. But you should really watch what you type next time.
And of course suddenly everyone thinks Ant-Man is the best superhero. Nobody discussed or gave two fucks about this clown until MOVIE ANNOUNCEMENT.
Wow, seems like andy chalk needs to step up his knowledge about marvel comics.
Hank Pym is one of the most important heroes in the Marvel multiverse. I mean, heck. When his past self was killed by wolverine in the ultron arc, everything was beyond screwed cause he was so damn important to so many events in the timeline, like M-day and House of m.
And I'm not even a comic book fanatic.
Hank Pym is one of the most important heroes in the Marvel multiverse. I mean, heck. When his past self was killed by wolverine in the ultron arc, everything was beyond screwed cause he was so damn important to so many events in the timeline, like M-day and House of m.
And I'm not even a comic book fanatic.
I'm interested to see what they can do with Ant-Man, even though I'm disappointed that Ultron creation detail has been given over to Tony Stark for some strange reason. I feel that takes away from the character and his growth potential.
Really though, I'd rather see if Marvel could pull off a Black Panther movie. With Hank Pym no longer being behind the creation of Ultron, I would have really liked to have seen some sign of Black Panther being looked at in a serious way.
Really though, I'd rather see if Marvel could pull off a Black Panther movie. With Hank Pym no longer being behind the creation of Ultron, I would have really liked to have seen some sign of Black Panther being looked at in a serious way.
They are going to have market the hell out of this movie. No one outside of a very small few have even heard of Ant-Man/Hank Pym. Even the name sounds like it is from one of the '50s B-Movies. If they were so sure they wanted to introduce this character, I think they probably should have gone the Black Widow or Hawkeye route and have him be a secondary character in someone elses movie, I just don't think he can headline and carry a solo movie.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think Marvel will have their first disappointment on heir hands.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think Marvel will have their first disappointment on heir hands.
Who likes Ant-Man?
Hank Pym being a very important Marvel character... lots of people. Right? Plus, Ant-Man means Wasp, and everyone loves Wasp. Well. I love Wasp. But... you get the picture.
I'd say Ant-Man is about as well-known as Thor, at least in terms of "let's make a movie!" characters.
Hank Pym being a very important Marvel character... lots of people. Right? Plus, Ant-Man means Wasp, and everyone loves Wasp. Well. I love Wasp. But... you get the picture.
I'd say Ant-Man is about as well-known as Thor, at least in terms of "let's make a movie!" characters.
I think Edgar Wright directing should help a lot.Trek1701a said:
The author of this article is completely displaying his lack of comic book knowledge. Hank Pym (if thats who have paul rudd portray, and not Lang) is a mad genius responsible for some good things and bad things... IE Vision and Ultron.
Anyway, I am very excited about this choice. In all honesty, aside from his ties I already mentioned, the thought of an Ant-Man movie didnt really do much for me, but I started taking notice when Edgar Wright got the nod to direct it. THEN they announce Paul Rudd and I am flat out looking forward to this movie. Paul Rudd will be as big of a choice as RDJ was for Tony Stark. I have no doubts.
Anyway, I am very excited about this choice. In all honesty, aside from his ties I already mentioned, the thought of an Ant-Man movie didnt really do much for me, but I started taking notice when Edgar Wright got the nod to direct it. THEN they announce Paul Rudd and I am flat out looking forward to this movie. Paul Rudd will be as big of a choice as RDJ was for Tony Stark. I have no doubts.
Maybe not here, but there have been plenty of discussions about this for some time now. And to be completely honest, until it was announced to be a movie, most of the discussion of this particular comic hero (and most others that dont have a movie coming out) probably just remained in the comic shops where us comic geeks love to hang out and discuss all the goings on in the Marvel and DC universe.Johnny Novgorod said:
No offense meant, but there is a taaaaad bit of troll odor to this post. A tad. Do keep in mind there is probably a bazillion things being discussed every single second that neither you or I are privy to until it becomes headline news. Paul Rudd being given this role makes it headline news. 
Guys! Relax. Look, Joe Coyne is my favourite Batman villain but I'm under no illusions that he's going to headline the next Dark Knight flick.
Furthermore, Marvel itself has given a very clear indication of what it thinks of his status as a founding Avenger and creator of Ultron by dismissing him as both. The Rudd/Wright combo could suggest that Marvel is willing to try something a little more adventurous than its normal superhero fare, but doing it with Ant-Man indicates equally that it isn't prepared to colour outside the lines with a character that has broad, mainstream appeal - which, I'm sorry to say, Ant-Man lacks.
Furthermore, Marvel itself has given a very clear indication of what it thinks of his status as a founding Avenger and creator of Ultron by dismissing him as both. The Rudd/Wright combo could suggest that Marvel is willing to try something a little more adventurous than its normal superhero fare, but doing it with Ant-Man indicates equally that it isn't prepared to colour outside the lines with a character that has broad, mainstream appeal - which, I'm sorry to say, Ant-Man lacks.
To those wondering about what Ant-Man they are planning to use, assuming nothing has changed since (which, admittedly, is a long shot), Edgar Wright said at Comic-Con in 2006 (yes, the movie has been in the works for a LONG time) that they were planning to incorporate elements of both Hank Pym and Scott Lang. Source [http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/07/24/comic-con-2006-ant-man-panel]
Normally, I'd be worried about a movie with this long of a development time, but I trust Edgar Wright. He hasn't done wrong by me yet.
Normally, I'd be worried about a movie with this long of a development time, but I trust Edgar Wright. He hasn't done wrong by me yet.
You might want to be way more careful on the editorial aspect from here on out, man. Especially when addressing comic book nerds, who are the scariest ones.Andy Chalk said:
Reading Andy Chalk talk shit about Ant-man really tussled my salad.
Iron man and Thor weren't that big outside of comics before they got their films, now look at them.
Iron man and Thor weren't that big outside of comics before they got their films, now look at them.
I do believe our Mr. Chalk has failed to do some research, starting with the fact that this film is intended to be a comedy. And that Ant-Man can grow as well as shrink. And that he was a founding Avenger.
EDIT-fixed some spelling and grammar issues with this post.Andy Chalk said:
OK, a couple things I'd like to point out.
First, I can partly understand why they want to make Tony the creator of Ultron since he happens to be the tech genius. Not everything is going to translate 100% from comics to the silver screen. It's something we all have to deal with.
As for who Paul Rudd may be playing, that is still up in the air. Much has changed since the announcement of Ant-Man back in 2006 and its not certain on whether or not this movie will be a legacy piece with Pym passing the mantle to Scott Lang or it will be focusing on Hank Pym's beginning or even going with Eric O'Grady. If they were to focus on Pym, perhaps Marvel will leave his "controversial" moments on the cutting room floor since many moviegoers would not be OK with the idea of the hero being a mentally unstable wife beater. Also, its something I would like to see Marvel recon out but that is just my opinion.
Secondly, a lot of people thought heroes like Iron Man and Thor were long shots at the box office and they were proven wrong to doubt them. While not every Marvel release was a billion dollar winner like Avengers or Iron Man 3, it is satisfying to see the studio take chances with these lesser-known characters rather than play it safe like DC Comics/Warner Brothers by sticking Batman and Wonder Woman in Superman's next movie.
Finally, the majority of people in this thread, including myself, would greatly appreciate it if you could post an article without making it mostly an opinion piece. It's OK to voice your thoughts on these things but it would help if you could offer information on the subject you're reporting(I.E. background on the new Godzilla movie and the King of Monster's 60-year history prior) and then post your opinion at the end.
Thanks in advance.