Episode 64 - Ant-Man and the Wasp - Hot and Cold
This week we will be taking a look at comics that introduce us key characters in the sequel to 2015’s Ant-Man, entitled Ant-Man and the Wasp.
This Week In Comics
Spider-Man Writer Dan Slott Addresses Fan Frustration 
https://comicbook.com/comics/news/amazing-spider-man-controversy-dan-slott/

New on Marvel Unlimited this Week
https://www.marvel.com/comics/calendar/week/2023-09-24

Recommendation: Hey Kids! Comics!: Schlock of The New by Howard Chaykin
https://imagecomics.com/comics/releases/hey-kids-comics-vol-3-the-schlock-of-the-new-1-of-6

This Week's Stack
Black Goliath (1976) #1-5 
Marvel Team-Up #59 and #60 (1977) 
Wasp (2023) #1-4 

Creator Profiles: Chris Claremont and John Byrne
2 Minute Recap and Discussion Topics
Black Goliath #1-5 
Series just sort of ends. 
The tragic life of a comic collector.  Sometimes stories weren’t finished properly, or at all. Cancellations happened all too regularly. 
New to being Goliath. Wasn't fairing very well but kept at it
Balancing being a scientist and being a hero.
LATER…  Casual sex and casual misogyny. 

Marvel Team-Up #59 and #60
Team Up books.  What and why? 
Quick moving story with surprising depth
The Wasp’s powers 
Yellowjacket dead... Until he isn't
Claremont and Byrne 
Hank and Janet don't have the best relationship even here

Wasp #1-4
Respecting the original origin and stories, but updating and expanding them
Art style is very bright and clean.  Manga-influenced in style and storytelling. 
Jarvis has a big role
Janet in this series feels like Hope Van Dyne from the MCU

Final Thoughts
Correspondence
Amanda and Forrest share how they get their comics
Duane tries to explain Proxima Midnight from Infinity War

What's Next 
Ant-Man and the Wasp from 2018.

Signoff 
Questions or comments
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