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Tales to Astonish #47: Music to Scream By (1959)
Overview:
Tales to Astonish #47, published in September 1963, is a comic book issue written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with artwork by Don Heck. In this issue, Ant-Man and the Wasp face off against Trago, a villainous musician whose hypnotic trumpet has the power to control minds and cause havoc.
Plot Summary:
The story begins with Trago, a former jazz musician, who gains the ability to hypnotize people with the sound of his trumpet after spending time learning dark mystic arts in Africa. His trumpet now possesses supernatural power, and with it, Trago sets out on a path of crime, using his hypnotic music to rob banks and control large crowds.
Ant-Man and the Wasp become aware of Trago's crimes when they investigate a series of unusual robberies where the victims claim they willingly handed over their possessions while under some sort of spell. Realizing the culprit is using mind control, Ant-Man and the Wasp set out to track down Trago.
Trago, confident in his abilities, believes he is unstoppable. When Ant-Man and the Wasp confront him, he uses his hypnotic trumpet to take control of the citizens around them, turning them into a mindless army against the heroes. Ant-Man struggles to resist the hypnotic influence, while the Wasp tries to avoid the effects of the music by staying at a distance.
As the battle unfolds, Ant-Man devises a plan to disrupt the sound waves of the trumpet using his size-changing abilities. By shrinking to the size of an insect, he infiltrates Trago’s trumpet and damages its internal mechanisms, rendering it ineffective. At the same time, the Wasp distracts Trago, preventing him from realizing what’s happening until it’s too late.
With his hypnotic powers neutralized, Trago is left defenseless. Ant-Man and the Wasp easily capture him and free the people under his control. The issue concludes with Trago being taken into custody, while Ant-Man and the Wasp reflect on the strange powers they must sometimes face in their fight against crime.
Tales to Astonish #48: The Porcupine! (1959)
Overview:
Tales to Astonish #48, published in October 1963, is a comic book issue written by Stan Lee and Larry Lieber, with artwork by Don Heck. This issue features Ant-Man and the Wasp confronting Porcupine, a villain who has developed a high-tech suit equipped with quill-like weapons, making him a formidable adversary.
Plot Summary:
The story begins with Alex Gentry, a weapons designer for the U.S. military, who grows frustrated by the lack of recognition for his genius. Seeking fortune and power, Gentry invents a suit of armor inspired by the porcupine, outfitted with an array of deadly quills that can shoot gas, explosives, and other projectiles. Donning the identity of the Porcupine, he embarks on a crime spree, using his quills to overpower anyone in his path.
Porcupine’s rampage soon draws the attention of Ant-Man and the Wasp. The duo investigates a series of strange robberies, each linked to the use of unconventional weapons, and they eventually deduce that a new villain is at large. When they encounter Porcupine, they find themselves at a disadvantage, as his arsenal of quills proves highly versatile and difficult to counter.
During their first battle, Porcupine's quills trap Ant-Man and the Wasp in a cloud of gas, forcing them to retreat. Ant-Man realizes they need a new strategy to deal with the range and variety of Porcupine’s weapons. Using his scientific expertise, he devises a plan to neutralize the quills while exploiting the weaknesses of Porcupine's bulky suit.
In their final confrontation, Ant-Man and the Wasp lure Porcupine into a confined space where his mobility is restricted. Ant-Man shrinks down and uses his control over ants to sabotage the internal mechanisms of the suit. Meanwhile, the Wasp distracts Porcupine, ensuring that he cannot deploy his more dangerous weapons.
With his suit malfunctioning, Porcupine is left vulnerable. Ant-Man and the Wasp subdue him and turn him over to the authorities. The issue concludes with Porcupine swearing revenge, setting the stage for future encounters with the villain, while Ant-Man and the Wasp reflect on the creative and dangerous foes they continue to face.
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