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Having abandoned being a superhero, Hank Pym was dealing with some major issues in 1986. 1 / 8

He actually tried to take his own life, but was saved by the superhero, Firebird. 2 / 8

Firebird re-inspired Hank to be a hero again. He re-branded himself as simply Doctor Pym! 3 / 8

Doctor Who, of course, is a super-long-running British science fiction series about a time adventurer. 4 / 8

The most iconic Doctor Who was likely the Fourth Doctor, Tom Baker. 5 / 8

Baker's Doctor Who was marked by his long overcoat and iconic super-long scarf. 6 / 8

And sure enough, "Doctor Pym, Scientific Adventurer" at first aped that look! 7 / 8

Three issues later, Hank Pym dropped the Doctor Who-inspired outfit for a simple red jumpsuit. 8 / 8