Ant (DC Comics)
| The Ant | |
|---|---|
| Publication information | |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance |
Teen Titans #5, (September 1966) |
| Created by |
Bob Haney (writer) Nick Cardy (artist) |
| In-story information | |
| Full name | Edward "Eddie" Whit |
| Team affiliations | Teen Titans |
| Abilities |
Great acrobat, possibly superhuman strength (unconfirmed). Uses suction-cups for building-scaling |
The Ant is a fictional superhero published by DC Comics. He started out as an opponent of the Teen Titans but ended up as their ally. The Ant first appeared in Teen Titans (vol. 1) #5 (September 1966), and was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy.
Fictional character biography
Eddie Whit's parents were a circus strongman and acrobat, and after they die, he becomes a juvenile delinquent. Eddie is sent to Lacklock Camp, a reform school of sorts. After being released, he gains custody of his younger brother Danny and takes a job at Zenith Caterer. The owner of Zenith, Krasko, claims he has proof that Danny is involved in gang-related crimes, and blackmails Eddie into committing burglaries under the costumed guise of the Ant. The Teen Titans are sent in to investigate, and when they learn the details of Eddie's situation they are sympathetic. During a robbery Ant turns against Krasko and helps the Teen Titans put him behind bars. As a reward for his cooperation, the Titans promise Ant that he will not serve a prison sentence, but will only have to spend some more time in Lacklock Camp.