Wasp, also known as Janet van Dyne or Hope van Dyne, is a fictional superhero appearing in comic books and media published by Marvel Comics. She was one of the founding members of the Avengers and is primarily associated with the Ant-Man family of characters. Wasp has the ability to shrink to the size of an insect, fly, and fire energy blasts from her hands. Her signature powers come from her suit, which is powered by Pym Particles, and allows her to control her size and fly. Wasp is a trailblazing female superhero, and has been portrayed in various media adaptations, including animated series, video games, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
