History ComicBook / AstonishingAntMan

* TheCorrupter: [[spoiler:Darla's agent seems to be this for her, setting up a scenario that would bring Scott to them for the sake of her reality show pilot.]]

* MythologyGag: Scott's team-up with [[ComicBook/TheFalcon Sam Wilson]] --currently ComicBook/CaptainAmerica-- in ''Astonishing'' #3 was likely inspired by their altercation in the ''Film/AntMan1'' movie. [[AuthorAppeal It's also worth nothing that Nick Spencer is writing Scott's title concurrently with Sam's own book, at the moment]]. {{Lampshaded}} in the solicitation, which points this out, then acknowledges it doesn't quite work, before concluding "Please buy our book, movie-watcher people!"

* WholeEpisodeFlashback: Taken UpToEleven since the first eleven issues of the series are used by Scott to recapitulate the past eight months and [[spoiler:how he ended up back in prison]]. With the exception of #6, #8 and #10, every issue opens up with a splash page of Scott in the present to re-establish the book's framing device.

Now titled ''Astonishing Ant-Man'', it picks up [[TimeSkip eight months from where it left off]] -- namely, with Scott and his employees (and fellow {{reformed criminal}}s) Grizzly and Machinesmith providing their services to a retirement home for [[UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks golden age]] superheroes led by Mary Morgenstern, the former Miss Patriot. It also turns out he's presently estranged from ComicBook/{{Cassie|Lang}}, as to avoid putting her in harm's way -- and that he's telling the story in {{flashback}} from prison.

''Astonishing Ant-Man'' (originally just ''Ant-Man'') is a 2015 Creator/{{Marvel|Comics}} comic book written by Nick Spencer (''ComicBook/MorningGlories'', ''ComicBook/TheSuperiorFoesOfSpiderMan'') with art by Ramon Rosanas, published as part of the "ComicBook/AllNewAllDifferentMarvel" initiative that sprung from the aftermath of ''ComicBook/{{Secret Wars|2015}}''.

* MythologyGag: Scott's team-up with [[ComicBook/TheFalcon Sam Wilson]] --currently ComicBook/CaptainAmerica-- in ''Astonishing'' #3 was likely inspired by their altercation in the ''Film/AntMan'' movie. [[AuthorAppeal It's also worth nothing that Nick Spencer is writing Scott's title concurrently with Sam's own book, at the moment]]. {{Lampshaded}} in the solicitation, which points this out, then acknowledges it doesn't quite work, before concluding "Please buy our book, movie-watcher people!"

** [[spoiler: Darren Cross dons a powered up Yellowjacket armor which is similar to the ''Film/AntMan'' movie.]]

** Parodied with [[Comicbook/TheFalcon Sam Wilson]]'s guest appearance; the solicit mentions that Sam is showing up in a book with Scott Lang, just like in the ''Film/AntMan'' movie, but then admits that the synergy is kind of ruined since unlike in the film, Sam is ComicBook/CaptainAmerica instead of the Falcon.

It features Scott Lang, the second ComicBook/AntMan (and focus of [[Film/AntMan his 2015 movie]]) as he moves down to UsefulNotes/{{Miami}}, Florida to be closer to his recently-resurrected daughter [[ComicBook/YoungAvengers Cassie]], starting a security solutions firm while there. Oh, and Scott's {{starter villain}} Darren Cross has been revived by his vengeful son, so that's kind of an issue.

Now titled ''Astonishing Ant-Man'', it picks up [[TimeSkip eight months from where it left off]] -- namely, with Scott and his employees (and fellow {{reformed criminal}}s) Grizzly and Machinesmith providing their services to a retirement home for [[UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfComicBooks golden age]] superheroes led by Mary Morgenstern, the former Miss Patriot. [[spoiler: It also turns out he's presently estranged from Cassie, as to avoid putting her in harm's way -- and that he's telling the story in {{flashback}} from prison]].

* {{Retcanon}}: [[spoiler: Cassie becomes Stinger, the identity she had in the [[Comicbook/MarvelComics2 MC2]] continuity]].

* WholeEpisodeFlashback: Taken UpToEleven since the first eleven issues of the series are used by Scott to recapitulate the past eight months and how he ended up back in prison. With the exception of #6, #8 and #10, every issue opens up with a splash page of Scott in jail to re-establish the book's framing device.

** Cassie is a big fan of ''Film/BattleRoyale'', and even echoes the common accusation that the ''HungerGames'' movies ripped it off.

''Astonishing Ant-Man'' (originally just ''Ant-Man'') is a 2015 Creator/{{Marvel}} comic book written by Nick Spencer (''ComicBook/MorningGlories'', ''ComicBook/TheSuperiorFoesOfSpiderMan'') with art by Ramon Rosanas, published as part of the "ComicBook/AllNewAllDifferentMarvel" initiative that sprung from the aftermath of ''ComicBook/{{Secret Wars|2015}}''.

** Parodied with [[Comicbook/TheFalcon Sam Wilson]]'s guest appearance; the solicit mentions that Sam is showing up in a book with Scott Lang, just like in the ''Film/AntMan'' movie, but then admits that the synergy is kind of ruined since unlike in the film, Sam is CaptainAmerica instead of the Falcon.

* LegacyCharacter: Scott himself, of course, but it seems that a lot of the villains working for Hench are this too, with such titles as the Magician and Blacklash.
* MythologyGag: Scott's team-up with [[ComicBook/TheFalcon Sam Wilson]] --currently ComicBook/CaptainAmerica-- in ''Astonishing'' #3 was likely inspired by their altercation in the ''Film/AntMan'' movie. [[AuthorAppeal It's also worth nothing that Nick Spencer is writing Scott's title concurrently with Sam's own book, at the moment]].

* GenreSavvy: The Power Broker. He does in fact do background checks on people wanting to use his Hench 2.0 service, just in case they aren't the type to honor their villainous commitments

** Parodied with [[Comicbook/TheFalcon Sam Wilson]]'s guest appearance; The solicit mention that Sam is showing up in a book with Scott Lang, just like in the ''Film/AntMan'' movie, but then admits that the synergy is kind of ruined since unlike in the film, Sam is CaptainAmerica instead of the Falcon.

* WorkingForABodyUpgrade, in issue 6, Cassie ends up making such a deal [[spoiler: with the Power Broker]] in exchange for getting her powers back.

* EarnYourHappyEnding: After Scott [[spoiler: is thrown in jail and spends almost 8 months there after taking the rap for the break in to Cross Industries from Cassie, he almost loses the trial until Darren Cross, Crossfire and Eggman pop up in the courtroom and try to attack Scott, however thanks to Cassie, She-Hulk, Darla, Machinesmith and Grizzly, they defeat Cross and the judge drops Scott's charges thanks to Peggy, Scott and Cassie become to the new superhero duo in Miami.]]

* DatingCatwoman: Scott finds himself in this kind of relationship with the new Beetle. He's kind of bummed about it, as Captain America specifically warned him to avoid it when he first became an Avenger. {{Lampshaded}} whens he says she doesn't really want a Comicbook/BlackCat or Comicbook/{{Elektra}} kind of thing with Scott.

'''''Astonishing Ant-Man''''' (originally just '''''Ant-Man''''') is a 2015 Creator/{{Marvel}} comic book written by Nick Spencer (''ComicBook/MorningGlories'', ''ComicBook/TheSuperiorFoesOfSpiderMan'') with art by Ramon Rosanas, published as part of the "ComicBook/AllNewAllDifferentMarvel" initiative that sprung from the aftermath of ''ComicBook/{{Secret Wars|2015}}''.

* CouldHaveAvoidedThisPlot: Cassie tells Scott [[spoiler: despite Scott taking the fall for the break in for Cassie, she tells him that as a minor and a former Avenger, the charges wouldn't have stuck if she was charged.]]

* EarnYourHappyEnding: After Scott [[spoiler: is thrown in jail and spends almost 8 months there after taking the rap for the break in to Cross Industries from Casssie, he almost loses the trial until Darren Cross, Crossfire and Eggman pop up in the courtroom and try to attack Scott, however thanks to Cassie, She-Hulk, Darla, Machinesmith and Grizzly, they defeat Cross and the judge drops Scott's charges thanks to Peggy, Scott and Cassie become to the new superhero duo in Miami.]]

* BitchInSleepsClothing: [[spoiler: Although she saves Scott from Cross during the break in, Beetle only reveals she's prosecuting against Scott but would throw the case if Scott sneaks her Pym Particles, however thanks to Cross, this plan fails so Beetle decides to turn against Scott by calling Peggy to testify against Scott, however when Peggy is in favor for Scott and loses the trial, Beetle is never seen again.]]