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.
More stories of Animal Man following Grant Morrison's genre-defining run on the series, this volume features stories never before reprinted from writer Jamie Delano, best known for his run on HELLBLAZER. After tragedy strikes Animal Man's young daughter Maxine—but is it the result of a government conspiracy? Animal Man attacks Washington D.C. with an army of rats and birds, only to learn that his daughter has recovered. This leads to Animal Man forming a new religion and leading a group of zealous followers intent on securing humanity's place in the mystic realm known as the Red. Collects ANIMAL MAN #64-79 and ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #1.