Volume 1
Animal Man Vol. 1: The Hunt
As a part of the acclaimed DC Comics—The New 52 event of September 2011, Animal Man Buddy Baker, has gone from 'super' man to family man--but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? As these new abilities continue to terrify Buddy and his wife Ellen, things take a turn for the worse as Buddy begins a startling transformation of his own that will lead him on a journey into the heart of The Red. Collect issues 1-6 of Animal Man, part of the DC Comics—The New 52 event.
Volume 2
Animal Man Vol. 2: Animal Vs. Man
Ever since he discovered his daughter's connection to the Red—the strange source of his powers and the mystical connective tissue between all life on the planet—Buddy Baker and his family have been on the run. But when Buddy goes missing, his family receives assistance from John Constantine and the Justice League Dark. Plus, learn the history between The Red, the Green, and the Rot!
Volume 3
Animal Man Vol. 3: Rotworld: The Red Kingdom
To defeat The Rot, the unstoppable forces of decay terrorizing Earth, Animal Man has joined forces with the Swamp Thing, avatar of all plant life. With the combined strength of The Red and The Green, the two venture deep into The Rot to attack their enemy in its seat of power.
they were deceived. And as a result, The Rot was free to spread across the Earth unrestrained.
Baker returns to a world where this withering force of death has won, and nearly all of Earth's heroes are its agents. With the help of John Constantine, Steel and the last few living heroes, Buddy must risk everything to ensure that Rotworld never takes root.
when you risk everything...you must be prepared to lose everything.
Critically acclaimed writers Jeff Lemire (JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK, SWEET TOOTH) and Scott Snyder (BATMAN, AMERICAN VAMPIRE) join together for an epic team-up tale between the DC Universe's strangest heroes, with the help of artists including Steve Pugh (JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER), Marco Rudy (FINAL CRISIS) and Timothy Green II (RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS). Collects ANIMAL MAN #12-17 and SWAMP THING #12, #17-18.
Volume 4
Animal Man Vol. 4: Splinter Species
As Animal Man, Buddy Baker channels the power of the life force called the Red to protect all life on Earth. But fighting for the Red cost him the love of his life - and the life of his son. Abandoned by his wife and daughter, grieving the loss of his child, failed by the totems who gave him his power, Buddy wants nothing more than to be left alone.
But vicious predators are about to invade the Red. Perversions of both science and sorcery threaten to drain every drop of power not just from Buddy, but from his daughter as well. There's a new species at the top of the food chain, and Animal Man must evolve or die…
Jeff Lemire (JUSTICE LEAGUE DARK) and a pack of comics' greatest talents - including Steve Pugh (JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER), Travel Foreman (The Immortal Iron Fist), Francis Portela (LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES) and John Paul Leon (Earth X) - present a whole new breed of terror in ANIMAL MAN: SPLINTER SPECIES! Collects ANIMAL MAN #20-23 and ANIMAL MAN ANNUAL #2.
Volume 5
Animal Man Vol. 5: Evolve or Die!
His name is Buddy Baker, but he's been called many things: superhero, avatar, actor, Animal Man. And all of it is about to end.of Limbs - guardians and governors of the life force of all animals known as the Red - has fallen, destroyed by a traitor in their ranks. Now the brutal Brother Blood is in the Red, a parasite perverting its power for his own wicked ends. Only two people stand between Blood and total domination: Animal Man, the Red's last avatar, and his daughter Maxine, destined to be the next. For Blood to reign, the Bakers must die.
beyond the Red, even greater forces stir. The source of the power that animates Green, Red, and Rot alike is on the hunt for a new champion. Buddy Baker could be the savior it seeks. Now, to save the family he loves - the family he's almost lost - Animal Man has a choice. He must evolve to a new level of power…or die trying…
MAN VOL. 5: EVOLVE OR DIE is the stunning conclusion to writer Jeff Lemire's acclaimed Animal Man saga, featuring art by Rafael Albuquerque, Travel Foreman, Cully Hamner, and Lemire himself! Collects issues #24-29.
Issue 1
Animal Man (2011-) #1
Buddy Baker has gone from 'super' man to family man—but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? Find out in this dramatic new series from writer Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and artist Travel Foreman.
Issue 2
Animal Man (2011-) #2
Maxine's new abilities continue to terrify Ellen and Buddy Baker, and things take a turn for the worse as Buddy begins a startling transformation of his own that will lead him on a journey into the heart of The Red. Meanwhile, The Hunters Three arrive on Earth and set their sights on the Baker family.
Issue 3
Animal Man Annual (2012-) #2
Still reeling from the shocking death of his son, Buddy Baker is taking his grief out on the world around him. But in this special story, he learns how the bonds of family can be stronger than the forces of evil.
Issue 4
Animal Man (2011-) #3
Maxine and Buddy swim to the heart of the Life Web and come face to face with the Totems, caretakers of the Red. But before they can get answers, the Hunters Three attack. Meanwhile, Ellen and Cliff fight for their lives back home.
Issue 5
Animal Man (2011-) #4
After coming face to face with the mysterious Totems, Buddy learns the truth about Maxine's destiny—but it may be too late, as The Red is infiltrated by agents of The Other, and Buddy struggles to control his new, unfiltered powers with deadly results!
Issue 6
Animal Man (2011-) #5
With Ellen and Cliff's lives hanging in the balance, Buddy finally faces off against The Hunters Three! But the fight doesn't go as planned, causing the Baker family to go on the run. What dark new threat is chasing them and why?
Issue 7
Animal Man (2011-) #6
Before he and his family became hunted by The Rot, Buddy Baker starred in a low budget indie Super Hero film. Now we get to 'watch' the movie, courtesy of director Jeff Lemire and guest cinematographer John Paul Leon!
Issue 8
Animal Man (2011-) #7
Animal vs. Man' part 1! As the forces of the Rot continue to pursue the Bakers across the backwoods of America, Cliff and Buddy decide to get in some quality father-and-son time. Plus, Buddy has a terrifying vision of things to come!
Issue 9
Animal Man (2011-) #8
Buddy takes a stand as the horde of Rot-infested animals continues to grow and close in on the Baker family. But the results are disastrous, setting up a chain of events that may lead Maxine right to the Hunters. 'Animal vs. Man' part 2.
Issue 10
Animal Man (2011-) #9
Extinction is Forever' part 1! Buddy Baker is missing, the rest of the Baker family is in terrible danger! As the family tries to stay together amidst the chaos, dire news comes from an unexpected source.
Issue 11
Animal Man (2011-) #10
Extinction is Forever' part 1, guest starring John Constantine and the Justice League Dark. Buddy Baker has been separated from his family, and he's seeking the help of the Totems to return to them—before a grave threat separates them forever!
Issue 12
Animal Man (2011-) #11
With the Rot in control of Buddy's body on the surface, Buddy works desperately while in the Red to find a way back home—and to save his son from the clutches of the other Buddy! 'Extinction is Forever' part 3.
Issue 13
Animal Man (2011-) #12
Prelude to the upcoming 'Rotworld' crossover event. The Red and the Green combine forces as Buddy Baker and Alec Holland journey into the Rot! Continued in SWAMP THING #12.
Issue 14
Animal Man (2011-) #13
Rotworld: The Red Kingdom' part 1! The Earth has fallen to the Rot! Who will stand against the creatures that infest and corrupt the planet? Guest starring Beast Boy, Justice League Dark, and more!
Issue 15
Animal Man (2011-) #14
How did the Rot infect the DC Universe? Guest star John Constantine is here to tell you the hideous truth as the Red Kingdom faces an all-out attack by an army of the Rot led by Felix Faust! 'Rotworld: The Red Kingdom' part 2.
Issue 16
Animal Man (2011-) #15
Trapped in a horrible future controlled by the Rot, Animal Man battles Grodd and his gorillas in a city they're claiming for their own! Plus: find out what happened to Maxine after Buddy left with Swamp Thing to enter Rotworld. 'Rotworld: The Red Kingdom' part 3.
Issue 17
Animal Man (2011-) #16
Animal Man has Constantine, Steel, Black Orchid, Beast Boy, Frankenstein and a whole army of patchwork men and women at his back—but is that enough to go up against Anton Arcane at the heart of the Rot? 'Rotworld: The Red Kingdom' part 4.
Issue 18
Animal Man (2011-) #17
Buddy Baker must find a way to stop the Rot from taking over the world, but first he must face the horrible truth about the fate of his family. 'Rotworld: The Red Kingdom' concludes, but the story continues in SWAMP THING (2011- ) #17!
Issue 19
Animal Man (2011-) #18
Rotworld' epilogue! The horrible tragedy of the past issues' events weigh heavily on the Baker family. Where do they go from here and what does the future now hold for Buddy Baker?
Issue 20
Animal Man (2011-) #19
Following the shocking conclusion to 'Rotworld,' Buddy's life is in shambles. Can he fix the things gone wrong, or will his actions lead to an even bigger sacrifice?
Issue 21
Animal Man (2011-) #20
The battle against the Rot has left Buddy's family in ruins, and now they must withstand another force trying to subvert him: his own celebrity status!
Issue 22
Animal Man (2011-) #21
Splinter Species' part 1! Buddy's grief and increasing celebrity threaten to tear him apart.
Issue 23
Animal Man (2011-) #22
Animal Man is suddenly the most famous hero in the world, which is not helping matters in the Baker household.
Issue 24
Animal Man (2011-) #23
Brother Blood and a stunning murder have Animal Man on the brink of extinction!
Issue 25
Animal Man (2011-) #24
The totems are dead, and Brother Blood rules the Red. Can Buddy reunite with his family in time to save life as we know it?
Issue 26
Animal Man (2011-) #25
Buddy Baker invades Hollywood to battle Brother Blood—and that's before things get really weird.
Issue 27
Animal Man (2011-) #26
Animal Man in outer space! How did this happen, and what will Buddy find on the Seed Planet?
Issue 28
Animal Man (2011-) #27
The final battle for the Red begins here. Brother Blood must kill the avatar before he can rule. But will Buddy's new powers be enough to protect Maxine?
Issue 29
Animal Man (2011-) #28
Animal Man marshals every last bit of power he has to protect his daughter from Brother Blood, but will it be enough to save Maxine and the Red—or will Buddy lose another child?
Issue 30
Animal Man (2011-) #29
A special finale to Jeff Lemire's run on the series by the creative team that launched Animal Man in The New 52! What is left of Buddy in the wake of 'Evolve or Die'?
Issue 31
Animal Man (2011-) #0
Prelude to the upcoming 'Rotworld' crossover event! What is the secret history of Animal Man? Discover the answers here, and how exactly Buddy Baker received his powers!
Issue 32
Animal Man Annual (2012-) #1
A stand-alone tale detailing the history of the epic struggle between the Red, the Green and the Rot! As seen in ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING, these forces will play a major role in the future of the DC Universe!