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2015

Marvel

Yellowjacket is a persona adopted by two distinct characters in Marvel Comics: Dr. Hank Pym and Rita DeMara. Primarily, Yellowjacket is associated with Dr. Henry "Hank" Pym, a brilliant scientist and founding member of the Avengers.

Driven by mental instability and a desire to reinvent himself, Pym developed the Yellowjacket persona. This involved altering his size-changing abilities and designing a costume equipped with bio-stings. As Yellowjacket, he often exhibited erratic and aggressive behavior, a stark contrast to his Ant-Man or Giant-Man personas.

Rita DeMara, a skilled thief and engineer, later stole a Yellowjacket suit and adopted the identity. Unlike Pym, she used the technology for personal gain but eventually reformed and joined the Avengers, operating as a heroic Yellowjacket until her death.

While various individuals have worn variations of the Yellowjacket armor, Pym's portrayal is the most recognized and complex, showcasing the struggle between scientific genius and mental health challenges. He is a crucial figure in Marvel's history, but his time as Yellowjacket is often marked with controversy.