Ant man

Family Scott Lang earned a degree in electrical engineering. He often used his skills to steal from the wealthy and return the stolen goods to their rightful owners.[1] Scott married Maggie before 2008.[2] Maggie was very supportive of him, but she disapproved of his criminal activities. Later, they had a daughter, Cassie. After her birth, Lang promised his wife that he would never steal again.

Scott Lang worked for VistaCorp. He discovered that the company was defrauding customers by charging excessive prices. At first, Scott thought it was merely a coding error and fixed it, but he soon realized the overcharging was intentional. He was forced to revert the code to its original state and was subsequently fired. Lang told his wife he intended to set things right; she urged him not to do anything rash, but he didn't listen. He hacked the corporate network and returned the money to all the defrauded customers, then broke into his boss's home, stole several valuables, and drove his car into the swimming pool.

Scott was caught by the police, and Lang was sent to San Quentin Prison.[and 2] After Scott's arrest, his wife found another man, Jim Paxton. While incarcerated, Lang befriended his cellmate Luis, who was released about a year before Scott himself. Lang also vowed never to break the law again and to focus on raising Cassie.

The day before his release, Lang was interviewed by Christine Everhart of WHiH World News. They discussed the reasons behind his break-in at VistaCorp. During the conversation, Scott became furious when he realized the news channel could not be objective, given that VistaCorp was their primary sponsor.When Scott returned home, Luis introduced him to his accomplices, Kurt and Dave, with whom he planned to break into the home of an elderly wealthy man. The friends considered him the perfect target, but Lang once again refused to join them.

It was Cassie’s birthday, and Scott showed up at the party uninvited. He arrived at Jim Paxton’s house. The girl was happy to see her father. Lang gave Cassie a toy—a truly hideous rabbit—but she loved it. Cassie told her mother that Lang had shown up. Paxton accused Scott of failing to provide any financial support for the child. Maggie then asked Scott to step outside so they could talk in private. She demanded that Lang leave and not return until he had found a job and was able to support his daughter.Upset by how things had turned out and wanting to stay in touch with Cassie, Lang agreed to Luis's proposal. The target turned out to be a safe in the home of a wealthy man; since the property was insured, the theft wouldn't cause anyone significant harm. Scott officially signed on, and the friends began devising a plan.

Lang easily infiltrated Pym’s residence. He was briefly delayed by a fingerprint scanner—an obstacle Scott hadn't anticipated—but managed to replicate the print using makeshift tools, opened the door, and descended into the basement. At the vault door, he used a freezing agent to open it. Again using whatever was at hand, Scott muffled the noise so the neighbors wouldn't hear a thing. Once inside the vault, Lang saw nothing of value—only blueprints, flasks of colored liquid, and a suit and helmet. Scott told Luis there was nothing worthwhile in the vault, yet he took the suit anyway. Lang was unaware that Pym had been watching him the entire time.

The next day, Lang tried to figure out exactly what he had stolen. It turned out the suit fit him perfectly. Scott put it on and examined himself in the bathroom mirror—where the visibility was better—and noticed some buttons on the gloves. The button on the left glove did nothing, but when he pressed the one on the right, Scott shrank repeatedly until he was tiny. Lang began to panic. Meanwhile, Pym contacted him via the communication device built into the helmet and explained that everything happening was a test.

Training: Hank and Hope explain the mechanics of the suit to Scott. They train him in hand-to-hand combat and the use of various devices, and—most importantly—show him how to influence the collective consciousness of the ants that are to become Lang’s key allies. It takes time, but the new Ant-Man eventually masters all the skills required for the mission. During his training, Scott even has to infiltrate the Avengers' new secret headquarters to steal a necessary device. There, Lang engages Falcon in combat, defeats him, and in doing so, draws the attention of the planet's defenders.

Scott Lang is an affable and sociable person with a dry, ironic sense of humor. Although Lang is a crook and a thief, he possesses a moral code, honor, and a sense of justice. He always has a justification for his criminal activities, and he often acts for a noble cause—whether it involves hacking corporate systems to return money to defrauded clients or joining Captain America’s team during the conflict between the Avengers.He is very stubborn and deeply loves his daughter. The need to provide for her was one of the reasons Lang returned to a life of crime after his release from prison. Scott wants his daughter—and others—to admire him and view him as a worthy father. The Ant-Man suit gave him that opportunity: the chance to become a hero. It is evident that Lang dislikes Tony Stark and his outlook on life, and has no desire to emulate that superhero. During the clash between the Avengers, Scott took pleasure in taunting Stark and fighting against him. In contrast, Lang deeply respects Steve Rogers and was pleased to meet him in person.While under house arrest, Lang reordered his priorities. Out of respect for Hank Pym, Scott chose to carefully hide the Ant-Man suit rather than destroy it. He took up magic tricks as a hobby and found ways to entertain his daughter despite the restrictions. Leveraging his skills and criminal past, Lang—along with his friends—founded a security company.

Size Alteration: Wearing the suit created by Hank Pym, Lang can shrink to the size of an ant or grow to a height of 20 meters. When shrunk, Scott retains the strength of an ordinary human, making him a dangerous opponent. The kinetic energy and acceleration generated during size changes also give Scott an advantage in combat.

Immense Strength: The Ant-Man suit grants Lang superhuman strength thanks to its durability. This allows Scott to easily handle normal-sized opponents even while shrunk down. The suit also enables Lang to leap to great heights; combined with his speed, this turns him into a human bullet—a deadly threat to his enemies. And when enlarged, Scott can effortlessly lift massive objects and smash through everything in his path.

Superhuman durability: The suit renders Lang incredibly tough and invulnerable. This allows him to withstand powerful blows that would kill an ordinary person. Falls from great heights also cause him no harm. When enlarged, Scott becomes even more durable—so much so that even warheads fired by War Machine failed to injure him. However, his massive size negatively affects his speed and balance, making him sluggish.

Insect Control: Using the communication device in his helmet, Lang can influence insects and control their behavior. This allows the insects to work together; for instance, they can attack a target, clear a path, or simply distract an enemy.

Sharp Mind: Lang is highly intelligent and holds a degree in electrical engineering. He was able to figure out the complex mechanics of the Spider-Man suit on his own and bypass the security system at Hank Pym's house. Scott also possesses some knowledge of chemistry. Engineer: Lang's knowledge of electrical engineering enabled him to escape the Quantum Realm. Top-Notch Thief: Scott specializes in breaking and entering. He can easily infiltrate homes and other secure buildings. He knows how to bypass security systems and crack safes.

Tactics Expert: As a top-tier thief, Lang easily devises schemes and heist plans. During missions, he adapts quickly and effortlessly to changing conditions, even unforeseen ones. Acrobat: Scott is also capable of scaling complex structures, leaping, and overcoming various obstacles. This skill is evident not only when he is wearing the suit but also in his ordinary state.

Martial Artist: Initially, Scott had no fighting skills, but thanks to training with Hope van Dyne, he became a skilled fighter. Like his mentor, Lang employs techniques from various martial arts, including Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, judo, and aikido. These skills are enhanced when he wears the suit. Magic Tricks: During his time under house arrest, Lang learned magic tricks to entertain his daughter.

Scott Edward Harris Lang is a former thief, a protégé of Dr. Henry Pym, and the new Ant-Man and Giant-Man.