Tales to Astonish #44 CGC 6.5 1st Appearance and Origin of the Wasp, Death of Vernon Van Dyne (Cert 8002)

Why it's Hot:

• Cover art by Jack Kirby and Don Heck
• 1st appearance and origin of the Wasp (Janet Van Dyne)
• Death of Vernon Van Dyne

Synopsis:

Henry Pym meets scientist Vernon Van Dyne and his daughter Janet — but when a criminal from outer space named Kosmos tracks down Vernon and kills him, Hank covers Janet with Pym particles, transforming her into the shrinking superhero known as the Wasp. Writer: Stan Lee. Artists: Jack Kirby and Don Heck.