Ant-Man is a superhero from the Marvel Universe who first appeared in Tales to Astonish #27 in 1962. The original Ant-Man was Hank Pym, a brilliant scientist who developed a serum that allowed him to shrink down to the size of an ant, while also maintaining his full strength. Pym later developed the ability to communicate with ants and used his powers to become a crime-fighting superhero. The mantle of Ant-Man has been passed down to other characters over the years, including Scott Lang, who became Ant-Man to save his daughter's life, and Eric O'Grady, who stole the Ant-Man suit and became a less-than-savory hero known as the Irredeemable Ant-Man. Ant-Man's powers include the ability to shrink down to microscopic size, as well as to grow to a massive size, though this ability is less commonly used. In his shrunken state, Ant-Man retains his full strength, allowing him to punch with the same force as he would at his normal size. He also has the ability to communicate with and command ants, using them to gather information, distract enemies, or attack opponents. Ant-Man's strength lies in his ability to take on opponents who underestimate him due to his size. He can easily slip past defenses, gather intelligence, and take out enemies with unexpected attacks. He is also able to blend into his surroundings, making him a master of stealth and subterfuge. In addition to his size-shifting abilities, Ant-Man has access to an array of gadgets, including his helmet, which allows him to communicate with ants, and his Pym Particles, which he can use to control his size and the size of other objects. He also has access to a range of weapons and devices that he can use to defend himself and take down his enemies. Overall, Ant-Man's powers and strengths make him a versatile and powerful superhero, capable of taking on enemies much larger and stronger than himself with ease. His ability to shift between different sizes and his connection to the insect world give him a unique edge that few other heroes possess.
Nova, also known as Richard Rider, is a superhero from the Marvel Comics universe. He was an ordinary human who gained extraordinary powers after being chosen by the Nova Corps, a intergalactic police force, to be their new Nova Prime. The Nova Corps imbued Rider with the ability to harness the power of the Nova Force, a powerful energy source that grants him a variety of superhuman abilities. These abilities include super strength, super speed, energy projection, and flight. As Nova, Rider uses his powers to protect the universe from a variety of threats, including supervillains, alien invaders, and cosmic disasters. He is a member of the intergalactic superhero team known as the Guardians of the Galaxy and has also worked with other superhero teams such as the Avengers. In addition to his superhero duties, Nova also struggles with the challenges of being a teenager and trying to balance his personal life with his responsibilities as a hero. He has faced a number of personal and moral dilemmas throughout his career, and has grown and evolved as a result. Overall, Nova is a brave and dedicated hero with a strong sense of justice and a powerful set of abilities. He is a formidable ally for any superhero team and a formidable foe for any supervillain.