{"id":4842,"date":"2011-01-11T06:45:34","date_gmt":"2011-01-11T11:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onceuponageek.com\/?p=4842"},"modified":"2011-01-09T23:42:56","modified_gmt":"2011-01-10T04:42:56","slug":"irredeemable-once-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/onceuponageek.com\/wordpress\/2011\/01\/11\/irredeemable-once-again\/","title":{"rendered":"The Irredeemable Ant-Man is Irredeemable Once Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marvel just finished a fun three-issue mini-series entitled, Ant-Man & Wasp<\/em>.\u00a0 It was written and penciled by Tim Seeley with inks by Victor Olazaba.\u00a0 The mini-series has action, humor, and some cool science.\u00a0 I’m a big fan of the All-New Ant-Man as well as Hank Pym.\u00a0 If you like either of these characters, I highly recommend you pick it up.<\/p>\n

\"Ant-Man<\/p>\n

I’ve always liked the Hank Pym character.\u00a0 He was one of Marvel’s first heroes, yet he’s such a wreck.\u00a0 All the problems he’s had over the years make him a lot more interesting than most other squeaky-clean heroes.\u00a0 He’s constantly searching for redemption.<\/p>\n

\"Ant-Man<\/p>\n

I absolutely loved the short-lived comic, The Irredeemable Ant-Man!<\/em> That series launched back in 2006 and only lasted 12 issues.\u00a0 I enjoyed it so much, I stole my “Irredeemable” moniker from that comic.\u00a0 As the new Ant-Man, Eric O’Grady made for a poor superhero and a despicable human being — but dang was the comic hilarious!\u00a0 Since the cancellation of The Irredeemable Ant-Man<\/em>, Eric has been relabeled the “All-New” Ant-Man appearing in series such as Avengers The Initiative<\/em>, Thunderbolts<\/em>, and Secret Avengers<\/em>.\u00a0 Eric is the antithesis of Hank.\u00a0 Pym is always seeking redemption for his actions, whereas Eric revels in his disgraceful behavior.<\/p>\n

\"Ant-Man<\/p>\n

Below is a page from Ant-Man & Wasp<\/em> that demonstrates Hank’s efforts to make up for his mistakes…<\/p>\n

\"Hank<\/p>\n

Eric O’Grady has mellowed since his Irredeemable <\/em>days, but this series still kicks off with a truly Irredeemable<\/em>-like moment…<\/p>\n

\"Eric<\/p>\n

Showing his true Irredeemable <\/em>colors, Eric follows up by saying, “Y’know, I thought being an Avenger would mean better quality one-night stands, but I still have to send a few down the fire escape so the neighbors don’t see them. Woof.”<\/em> That’s absolutely horrible, but hilarious at the same time!\u00a0 I was happy to see a moment like this, demonstrating that Eric can still be irredeemable.\u00a0 Don’t get me wrong, I don’t endorse behavior like this.\u00a0 It’s just that in a world of super-powered people, surely somebody gifted with powers would be a completely dirtbag.\u00a0 And besides, it’s funny!\u00a0 During the course of the mini-series, we see that Eric isn’t completely horrible (just mostly).<\/p>\n

Here is the description for issue #1:<\/p>\n

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Two of Marvel’s smallest heroes must join forces and get over one BIG elephant-in-the-room! Eric O’Grady once STOLE the Ant-Man suit from Hank Pym. But now, Eric is the only one who knows about a secret AIM plot to steal Pym’s greatest invention! Can the two men get along long enough to save the soul of the former GOLIATH, Bill Foster?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

You can still find Ant-Man & Wasp<\/em> in stores now!\u00a0 Check it out!<\/p>\n

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