Tales To Astonish #49 is a comic book issue published by Marvel Comics, it was an anthology series that featured various science fiction and superhero stories.  This issue is significant as it is the first time that Hank Pym becomes Giant Man.

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Who is Marvel’s Giant Man?

Marvel’s Giant-Man is a superhero character who has appeared in various Marvel Comics publications. The character is closely associated with scientist Hank Pym, who possesses the ability to grow to immense sizes.

Hank Pym, also known by his superhero aliases Ant-Man, Goliath, and Yellowjacket, is a brilliant scientist who developed a revolutionary technology known as Pym Particles. These particles allow him to change his size and alter his mass. By shrinking down, he becomes Ant-Man, while growing in size, he becomes Giant-Man.

As Giant-Man, Hank Pym can reach towering heights, increasing his strength and durability accordingly. He often uses this ability to fight supervillains and protect innocent people. Giant-Man has been a member of superhero teams like the Avengers, where he has made significant contributions to their missions and battles against various threats.

It’s worth noting that the mantle of Giant-Man has been passed on to other characters in the Marvel Universe. For instance, Bill Foster, a colleague and friend of Hank Pym, took up the identity of Giant-Man for a time. Other characters, such as Scott Lang (the second Ant-Man) and Raz Malhotra, have also adopted the Giant-Man persona at different points in Marvel’s comic book history.