Jun 1, 1963 CE
First Appearance in Tales to Astonish #44
Janet van Dyne debuts as the Wasp, using Hank Pym's size-altering particles and bio-synthetic wings. #marvel #comics )
Chronological Storyline (36 Milestones)
Sep 1, 1963 CE
Co-founds the Avengers in The Avengers #1
Janet joins Thor, Iron Man, Hulk, and Ant-Man to form the Avengers, and she suggests the team's name. #marvel #avengers )
1964 CE
First Use of Stingers
Janet develops bio-synthetic stingers that fire from her hands, becoming a key offensive weapon. #marvel #wasp )
1965 CE
Marries Hank Pym
Janet marries Hank Pym (Ant-Man/Giant-Man) in The Avengers #28, becoming a central figure in the team. #marvel #romance )
1966 CE
First Leadership Role
Janet leads the Avengers in the absence of Captain America, showcasing her tactical skills. #marvel #leadership )
1968 CE
Joins the Lady Liberators
Janet briefly joins a female superhero group to combat sexism, though it was a parody. #marvel #feminism
1970 CE
Divorces Hank Pym
After Hank's mental breakdown and domestic abuse storyline, Janet divorces him in The Avengers #59. #marvel #drama )
1975 CE
Becomes Chairwoman of the Avengers
Janet is elected chairwoman of the Avengers, a role she holds for many years, leading the team through numerous crises. #marvel #leadership )
1977 CE
Fashion Designer Career Established
Janet's fashion design skills are highlighted, and she becomes a renowned designer in the Marvel Universe. #marvel #fashion )
1980 CE
Microverse Adventure
Janet explores the Microverse with the Avengers, encountering strange civilizations. #marvel #microverse
1981 CE
Reconciliation with Hank Pym
Janet and Hank briefly reconcile, though their relationship remains complicated. #marvel #romance )
1984 CE
Secret Wars Participation
Janet joins the Avengers in the Secret Wars event, fighting on Battleworld. #marvel #event
1985 CE
West Coast Avengers Founding
Janet helps establish the West Coast Avengers, expanding the team's reach. #marvel #avengers
1989 CE
Acts of Vengeance Storyline
Janet faces multiple villains in the Acts of Vengeance crossover, showcasing her resilience. #marvel #crossover
1990 CE
Avengers Annual #19: Marriage to Hank Pym Revisited
Janet and Hank's marriage is legally annulled, closing that chapter. #marvel #drama )
1996 CE
Onslaught Event and Disappearance
Janet is seemingly killed during the Onslaught event, but is later revealed to be in a pocket universe. #marvel #event )
1997 CE
Return in Heroes Reborn
Janet returns in the Heroes Reborn universe, continuing her role as an Avenger. #marvel #reboot )
1998 CE
Avengers (Vol. 3) #1: New Era
Janet returns to the main Marvel Universe and rejoins the Avengers in a new volume. #marvel #avengers )
2004 CE
Avengers Disassembled: Killed by a Skrull
Janet is killed by a Skrull impostor during the Avengers Disassembled storyline. #marvel #death
2005 CE
House of M: Wasp's Legacy
Janet appears in the House of M reality, where she is alive and a prominent hero. #marvel #alternatereality
2008 CE
Secret Invasion: Revealed as Skrull
It is revealed that the Janet killed in Disassembled was a Skrull impostor; the real Janet is found alive. #marvel #skrull
2009 CE
Return in Mighty Avengers
The real Janet van Dyne returns and joins the Mighty Avengers. #marvel #avengers
2010 CE
The Children's Crusade: Wasp's Role
Janet plays a key role in the Young Avengers' Children's Crusade storyline. #marvel #youngavengers
2012 CE
Uncanny Avengers Founding Member
Janet joins the Uncanny Avengers, a team combining Avengers and X-Men, led by Captain America. #marvel #uncannyavengers
2013 CE
Age of Ultron: Wasp's Sacrifice
Janet sacrifices herself to stop Ultron in the Age of Ultron storyline, but is later saved. #marvel #event
2014 CE
All-New Marvel NOW! Point One
Janet appears in the All-New Marvel NOW! initiative, continuing her adventures. #marvel #comics
2015 CE
Secret Wars (2015): Battleworld
Janet participates in the Secret Wars event on Battleworld. #marvel #event )
2016 CE
Civil War II: Wasp's Stance
Janet takes a side in the Civil War II conflict, opposing the use of precrime profiling. #marvel #civilwar
2017 CE
The Wasp Solo Series Announced
Marvel announces a solo series for Janet van Dyne, focusing on her adventures. #marvel #solo )
2018 CE
The Wasp #1 Released
Janet's solo series launches, written by Jeremy Whitley, exploring her life as a hero and designer. #marvel #comics )
2019 CE
War of the Realms: Wasp's Leadership
Janet leads a team of heroes in the War of the Realms event. #marvel #event
2020 CE
Empyre: Wasp's Role
Janet plays a key role in the Empyre event, dealing with the Cotati invasion. #marvel #event
2021 CE
King in Black: Wasp's Contribution
Janet fights against Knull in the King in Black event. #marvel #event
2022 CE
Avengers: Forever - Wasp's Legacy
Janet appears in the Avengers: Forever series, showcasing her legacy across timelines. #marvel #avengers )
2023 CE
The Wasp: Agent of G.I.R.L.
Janet becomes an agent of G.I.R.L. (Genius In action Research Labs), a new organization. #marvel #comics )
2024 CE
G.O.D.S. Crossover
Janet appears in the G.O.D.S. event, interacting with cosmic entities. #marvel #event