Janet Van Dyne, also known as the Wasp, is getting a new four-issue limited series from Al Ewing and Kasia Nie in honor of the character's 60th anniversary.
Arriving in January, Marvel's WASP comes from Ewing, Nie and colorist Jordie Bellaire. The new series will see Janet venture out on a new journey while being accompanied by Nadia Van Dyne, her adopted daughter and protégé. The synopsis provided by Marvel reads, "After countless Avengers missions, earth-shattering battles, and fabulous costumes, Janet Van Dyne is ready to start a new chapter in her legendary super hero career! But as she sets out to change up her role within Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, a villain from her past rises out of the shadows to ruin all she’s worked for. Joined by Nadia Van Dyne, Janet and Nadia team up against a dangerous new organization with shocking connections to both their histories. As the threat grows more urgent, Janet and Nadia will face a test so great that they may become the very thing they fear most…"
Marvel is currently publishing a limited Ant-Man series by Ewing and Tom Reilly, which celebrates the character's 60th anniversary by exploring the history of the various characters who have taken on the Ant-Man mantle. "The Ant-Man series was a whole lot of fun and gave me a new appreciation for Janet Van Dyne and her world - and when I went digging into her past, there was a whole story there just waiting to be unearthed," Ewing said. "If you weren't a fan of the Wondrous Wasp before - not to mention her adopted daughter Nadia Van Dyne - you will be when we're done!"
Nei added, "I’m super excited to work with Al and rest of the team on this anniversary tribute to Wasp. I love Janet, she’s one of my favorite Marvel characters—a mature person with an uneasy past, a successful woman and the best mom to Nadia. She’s unstoppable."
Created by Stan Lee, Ernie Hart and Jack Kirby, Wasp is a founding member of the Avengers who first appeared in 1963's Tales to Astonish #44. A longtime partner of Hank Pym's, Wasp has powers similar to Ant-Man in that she can shrink herself down to an incredibly small size, among other abilities. Nadia is the daughter of Hank and his first wife, Maria Trovaya. The character was created by Mark Waid and Alan Davis and first appeared in Free Comic Book Day Vol. 2016 Civil War II.
WASP #1 features cover art by Reilly. The issue goes on sale Jan. 18, 2023, from Marvel Comics.
Source: Marvel