Ant-Man, Vol. 2 #1A (Marvel Comics 2020) 1st app. of Vespa, Thread and Tusk

Kick off the “World Hive” saga with Ant-Man, Vol. 2 #1A, the 2020 Marvel Comics release written by Zeb Wells with primary art by Dylan Burnett and cover artwork by Eduard Petrovich.

Scott Lang attempts to rebuild his reputation after years of missteps, choosing to live alongside a bee colony while navigating a rocky dynamic with his daughter, Stinger. A routine contract for local beekeepers quickly exposes a global network threatening civilian infrastructure. Without Avengers backup, Scott relies on shrinking-scale tactics and ground-level problem solving to halt the escalation. The creative team pairs Wells’ focus on paternal accountability and investigative plotting with Burnett’s dynamic panel construction, maintaining steady momentum across every scene.

This standalone launch also serves as the debut venue for Vespa, Thread, and Tusk, establishing the core roster that drives the subsequent chapters in the World Hive event line. The volume ships as a trade-friendly issue containing 36 full-color pages, carries a T+ rating, and features an original cover price of $3.99. Collectors and readers viewing this title will recognize it as the essential starting point for Scott Lang’s modern comic run, the definitive entry point for tracking these three new character introductions, and a tightly paced opening chapter before the broader crossover momentum builds.