In retrospect, this movie might be a pretty good Masks resource, because Yellow Jacket is an interesting take on a…

In retrospect, this movie might be a pretty good Masks resource, because Yellow Jacket is an interesting take on a…

In retrospect, this movie might be a pretty good Masks resource, because Yellow Jacket is an interesting take on a Doomed. Minor spoilers ahead, not much you wouldn’t get from the trailer.

So, Doomed Yellow Jacket. His Doom is insanity, brought on by working with imperfect Pym Particles without the proper protection, and by a lifetime of perceived betrayal and rejection.

Hank Pym is his Nemesis, a hero from a previous generation and his former mentor, whose inventions and refusal to take him into his confidence are what set his Doom in motion.

The plot is driven by Yellow Jacket trying to take his Nemesis down, by recreating Pym’s powers in his Sanctum. He eventually pushes his Doom far enough that he can take the Burning Bright Doomsign, ignoring the “you can only create a lesser version” requirement and perfecting his shrinking tech. You also see him use the Teleport Doomsign to appear in Scott’s daughter’s bedroom; it’s not instantaneous transportation, it’s just that he was so small he could get there without anyone noticing.

He’s a villain, but he hits all the right marks. Give it a look if you want to see a Doomed who isn’t Raven!

Oh yeah, and Scott is a Protege, obviously. Interesting to see a Protege whose unique power is one that his Mentor used to have but doesn’t anymore. Might have to steal that idea. :)

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0478970/