This edition collects the bizarre adventures of Animal Man, a second-rate super hero struggling with real-life issues and moral dilemmas. Buddy Baker is a caring husband, devoted father, animal activist and super-powered being. But as he attempts to live up to all of his roles, he soon finds that there are no black and white situations in life. With a strong focus on storytelling, these thought-provoking and innovative tales make the reader question the actions of Animal Man as well as their own behavior in similar situations.
The sequel to Grant Morrison's genre-defining run on ANIMAL MAN, this volume features stories never before reprinted from writer Tom Veitch and a host of talented artists, including Steve Dillon (PREACHER) and covers by Brian Bolland (BATMAN: THEKILLING JOKE). Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker, is desperate to return to a life of normalcy. In order to reconnect with his family, Buddy sets out to spend some quality time with his wife and two children. However, after he begins to explore the totemic effects of his power to replicate the abilities of animals, will this former superhero ever have the opportunity to live a normal life? Collects ANIMAL MAN #27-37.