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    The Avengers Academy is a program where veteran heroes help train young people with dangerous super-powers and damaged psyches to become valuable heroes.

    Giant Man Returns, What Does This Mean For The Avengers?

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    When was the last time we saw a Giant-Man? Several people have used the name "Giant-Man" in the past, including Hank Pym and Bill Foster.  
     
    What seemed to be the case was the individuals would realize that "Giant-Man" is kind of a corny name. They (and even Clint Barton) later went by the name of Goliath when using size-altering powers.  
     
    Today, Marvel has announced that Giant-Man will be returning. The question is, who is Giant-Man now? Obviously someone with blue eyes. Hank Pym does have blue eyes and maybe he realizes that calling himself Wasp isn't the best idea. 
      
    We can probably safely assume it's not Hank. A clue is the fact that this appears to be happening in Avengers Academy. Based on this image, the face has a younger look to it so it's most likely some young new 'hero' that will be taking the name. 
     
    When is this issue coming out and what will be his involvement with the other members of the Avengers Academy? 
     == TEASER == 
    We'll find out in December when issue #7 goes on sale. It'll be written by Christos Gage and penciled by Mike McKone. What are your thoughts on another Giant-Man? Is the Marvel Universe ready and big enough for yet another? 

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    Update:

     Apparently Christos Gage spilled the beans on Twitter: 

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    #1  Edited By longbowhunter

    Avengers Academy has been really cool so far. I'm excited for this! No idea who it could be though.
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    #2  Edited By Magian

    I'm curious to see who it's going to be.

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    #3  Edited By leokearon

    Interesting, I wish he had the big eyed helmet though

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    #4  Edited By Gennadius

    Never been a big fan of Hank/giant man,But I do like Avengers Academy.
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    #5  Edited By darkwolverineUSMC

    Maybe it's Eric O'grady... probably not. I hope it's Hank Pym, I liked him as giant man.

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    #6  Edited By SupremoMaximo

    Obviously it's Hank Pym... They just went back in time and snatched him as a 17 year old and brought him to the future to train him...   
     
    Or.... 
     
    Time displaced son from an alternate dimension... 
     
    Either way it deals with time travel and things going 88 miles per hour..

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    #7  Edited By eldestrisk

    I'm looking forward for anything Avengers Academy. It has been great so far.

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    Eric Josten?
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    #9  Edited By Gambit1024

    I think it's a bit late to have a new recruit to the Academy (seeing as how all the members have been probed by Osborn).  
     
    Maybe it IS Hank... 

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    #10  Edited By shawn87

    honestly this looks kinda lame

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    #11  Edited By Jordanstine

    Did you know? 
     
    Practically half the Marvel Universe have BLUE EYES? 
     
    From Hank Pym to Wolverine
     
    Even Jubilee has blue eyes! 
     
    Btw... I might want to start picking up the new Avengers Academy.  So far IGN Reviews have been giving it a steady 8 out of 10 rating.
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    #12  Edited By Sobe Cin

    Hope its Pym, he needs to take off that bloody skirt and be a manly man again. But if not, it would be cool for it to be some new kid.
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    #13  Edited By Pizawle

    Who knows? Should be fun though.
     
     
    And yeah, Pym going by Wasp is disturbing.

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    #14  Edited By xerox_kitty

    I've enjoyed this series so far, but I always feel like something bigger & more dramatic is just around the corner... but I never seem to get there. 
     
    But this looks fun!  And it's great to see the Academy getting some press :)

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    #15  Edited By gmanfromheck
    @xerox-kitty said:
    " I've enjoyed this series so far, but I always feel like something bigger & more dramatic is just around the corner... but I never seem to get there.  But this looks fun!  And it's great to see the Academy getting some press :) "
    Well if it's "Giant-Man" waiting around the corner, that's definitely something "bigger."
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    #16  Edited By ArtisticNeedham

    Perhaps it is Hank, but the artist's interpretation was younger.  Maybe this also means the returns of Wasp or that his grieving is over.  
    If it is a young Avenger that might be cool too.
     
    Maybe he figures the best way to help these kids is to lead by example and be the most heroic he can, and to him that means becoming Giant Man again.

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    #17  Edited By LT1085

    Can anybody tell me what the hell is going on with the hand that is supposed to be holding Finesse? Aand what the hell is up with the perspective issues with giant man's legs?! If you are being paid as a professional artist - DO THE JOB LIKE A PROFESSIONAL...ugh 

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    #18  Edited By swf89

    A new superhero?

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    #19  Edited By avengpymhawk

    Not thrilled at all
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    #20  Edited By MysterioMaximus

    I love Giant Man!

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    #21  Edited By Gylan Thomas

    I'm gonna guess it's Pym.
     
    Kinda wonder why Giant man's costume is just a big version of the Antman costume though. With antena/ anteni and everything.

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    #22  Edited By spider-man 2996

    Can't wait I'm really loving this series
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    #23  Edited By ArtisticNeedham
    @Gylan Thomas:  Its sort of a throw back or tribute or something.  Back to classic heroics.
     
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    #24  Edited By Gylan Thomas
    @ArtisticNeedham: 
     
    Erm...yeah but even then it was just kinda a big version of Antman.
     
    Hank Pym was Antman before he was Giant man but the Giant man costume look more like and Ant than a Giant.
    Why the anteni?
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    #25  Edited By sora_thekey

    According to the Ant-Man & The Wasp #1 Solicit:

    "And make sure you check out this adventure before the astonishing events of AVENGERS ACADEMY #7 next month!"


    So it's probably going to be either Hank Pym or Eric O' Grady...
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    #26  Edited By cmaprice

    I really like Pym's Wasp persona.

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    #27  Edited By sora_thekey
    @Jordanstine said:
    "Btw... I might want to start picking up the new Avengers Academy.  So far IGN Reviews have been giving it a steady 8 out of 10 rating."
    You should start picking up avengers Academy... It's great!
    So far Comic Vine has been giving the series an Average of 4 out of 5 rating.
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    #28  Edited By BuddyBulson

    i bet its O'Grady. hmmm yeah.

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    #29  Edited By fACEmelter88

    If its Pym alright but I dig him as the Wasp, maybe Eric O' Grady might actually man up or something. But the antennae got to go, i really liked the old Goliath(?) costume that was blue and yellow

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    #30  Edited By SlightConfuse

    the ant-man/Wasp mini issue 1 is going to be a lead in to this according to the solicts

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    #31  Edited By SilverZeo

    What happen to Goliath's nephew? He appeared in After MSash and had a role in What if Iron-Man died...

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    #32  Edited By ImperiousRix

    I love the whole Ant-Man/Giant-Man family.  I'm excited to see if this is a new character. 
    I wouldn't be UNhappy if it turned out to be Hank, but I'm all for bringing in a new Giant-Man.  Hell, they killed Bill Foster during Civil War!  We need a new big guy running around!

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    #33  Edited By Comiclove5

    Interesting.
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    #34  Edited By Eyz

    And the real Wasp will be back as well?...Please Marvel?!

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    @SupremoMaximo:
    oh man that was great i laughed fore like 10 minutes
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    #36  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @sora_thekey said:
    " @Jordanstine said:
    "Btw... I might want to start picking up the new Avengers Academy.  So far IGN Reviews have been giving it a steady 8 out of 10 rating."
    You should start picking up avengers Academy... It's great!
    So far Comic Vine has been giving the series an Average of 4 out of 5 rating. "
    It's the best Avengers title out.
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    #37  Edited By hdorman1

    his legs are horribly done 

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    #38  Edited By Theodore
    @LT1085 said:
    " Can anybody tell me what the hell is going on with the hand that is supposed to be holding Finesse? Aand what the hell is up with the perspective issues with giant man's legs?! If you are being paid as a professional artist - DO THE JOB LIKE A PROFESSIONAL...ugh 
    "
    lol I agree. Looks horrid.
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    #39  Edited By Dark Noldor

    I´m not so sure that this Giant-man isn´t Hank, ´cause he´s the "teacher" in the Academy and, let´s face it, his aliase as The Wasp isn´t a best sign that he´s on top mental health condition (everybody remember his problems as Yellow Jacket). I´m betting that is Hank Pym.

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    @Jordanstine:
    It's excellent.
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    #41  Edited By gmanfromheck

    UPDATE: 


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    #42  Edited By Magian
    @G-Man: Really? That reminds me the article you made about heroes changing identities. He changes his identities every few years.
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    #43  Edited By Midnight Monk

    Most likely just a new addition to the Academy, hell there been so many size changing heroes it's no surprise that a new one would show up. To be honest though, I rather Hank stay being the Wasp, despite the name not fitting I personally think his current suit looks kick-ass

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    #44  Edited By Shadowdoggy
    @G-Man:
    well....cool! 
    and hopefully that means we could see the return of Jan????? 
    maybe??? 
    do hate a pointless death that is almost instantly undone 
    but I love Jan 
    so I'll accept this time 
    ....and probably next time too, let's be honest 
    Glad to see Pym back as Giant man though 
    it suits him
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    #45  Edited By TheBlueAngel93
    @G-Man said:
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    UPDATE: 


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    SWEEET! This means Marvel's getting ready to bring Giant-Man to the big screens!!! ^_^
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    #46  Edited By Dark Noldor

    Guessed right...it´s Hank Pym
      AVENGERS ACADEMY #7
    Written by CHRISTOS GAGE
    Pencils & Cover by MIKE McKONE
    Variant Cover by ED McGUINNESS
    Tron Variant by BRANDON PETERSON
    This is it: The BIG return of Giant-Man! Founding Avenger Hank Pym has been a scientist, a hero, a disgrace, a convict, and -- after a long road of redemption -- he's the headmaster of Avengers Academy. But now, at long last, Pym returns to his greatest role...that's right, Giant-Man returns in this historic issue!  But even with his students at his side, can he stand up to one of the most powerful villains in the Marvel Universe, a man who can become every bit as gigantic as he is? Find out in the latest chapter of the series that ComicBookResources.com hails as “a fine addition to the Heroic Age.”

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    #47  Edited By Zoom

    I'll keep buying. 
     
    I don't particularly care for Hank Pym (though he is more interesting of late) or Quicksilver but Avengers Academy has been very good not just in spite of them, but in part because of them.
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    #48  Edited By RoosterCogburn

    Great news. Hank Pym rules.
    I started reading comics with Pym in them when he was Giant Man so that's the persona i like him best as.

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    #49  Edited By Loki9876

    now he is giant-man can he still shrink?

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