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.
Thanos is a powerful and malevolent character from the Marvel Universe, first appearing in the Marvel Comics series "The Invincible Iron Man" in 1973. He is a powerful alien warlord from the planet Titan, and is one of the greatest threats faced by the Marvel Universe. Thanos' story begins on the planet Titan, where he was born as the son of Eternals A'Lars and Sui-San. From a young age, Thanos was obsessed with death and the pursuit of power, and he quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the most feared and respected figures in the Marvel Universe. As a result of his Eternal heritage, Thanos possesses a number of superhuman abilities, including strength, speed, agility, durability, and regenerative powers. He also has access to advanced technology, including a suit of armor that enhances his physical abilities and a number of powerful weapons, such as the Infinity Gauntlet. The Infinity Gauntlet is a powerful artifact that allows Thanos to manipulate time, space, and reality itself. With it, he is able to erase entire galaxies from existence, and has even been able to defeat some of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe. Throughout his long and storied career, Thanos has clashed with many of the Marvel Universe's greatest heroes, including the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy, and the X-Men. Despite their best efforts, these heroes have often struggled to defeat Thanos, making him one of the most formidable and dangerous villains in the Marvel Universe.