Animal Man 1988 Series by Grant Morrison, Peter Milligan, Tom Veitch, Steve Dillon, Jamie Delano

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... moreThis 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. less

Written by Grant Morrison; Art by Chas Truog, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Steve Montano, and Mark McKenna; Cover by Brian Bolland The second collection of Grant Morrison's groundbreaking run on ANIMAL MAN reprints issues #10-17, plus the 19-page story from SECRET ORIGINS #39, this volume shows Animal Man moving more and more deeply into the cause of animal rights. But something else is going on beyond his burgeoning radicalism... moreWritten by Grant Morrison; Art by Chas Truog, Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, Steve Montano, and Mark McKenna; Cover by Brian Bolland The second collection of Grant Morrison's groundbreaking run on ANIMAL MAN reprints issues #10-17, plus the 19-page story from SECRET ORIGINS #39, this volume shows Animal Man moving more and more deeply into the cause of animal rights. But something else is going on beyond his burgeoning radicalism. Strange visions of aliens, people disappearing into strange pencil-like drawings, and hints of a terrible Crisis lurk around the edges of reality. For more information, see the feature article. less

After a bizarre incident with an alien spacecraft, Buddy Baker, married father of two, suddenly gained the power to temporarily duplicate the abilities of any creature within his imediate vicinity Editorial Reviews Animal Man, with the power to take on the abilities of any animal temporarily, was a minor DC hero until he was revived and revamped in this well-remembered late-1980s series... moreAfter a bizarre incident with an alien spacecraft, Buddy Baker, married father of two, suddenly gained the power to temporarily duplicate the abilities of any creature within his imediate vicinity Editorial Reviews Animal Man, with the power to take on the abilities of any animal temporarily, was a minor DC hero until he was revived and revamped in this well-remembered late-1980s series. This is the third and final volume (following Animal Man and Origin of the Species), collecting Morrison's run on the comic. The wild inventiveness he showed here is evidenced in his later work on Doom Patrol and The Invisibles, as well as more mainstream work on the Justice League and Marvel's New X-Men. Only longtime fans will fully understand and appreciate the critique of DC's confused continuity that Morrison includes here. But any reader is liable to be dazzled by Morrison's audacity; he not only asks and then answers the question "How would comic book characters react if they found out they were really only pictures on paper?" but also turns the book into a meditation on the convergence of stories and reality. Metafiction, meet metacomics. Along with Alan Moore's Swamp Thing, this was one of the series that inspired DC's creation of the mature readers imprint Vertigo. Recommended for all collections, for older teens and adults. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information. less

From Grant Morrison, Eisner Award winning writer of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and bestselling author of Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human, this new hardcover collects Morrison's entire groundbreaking run on ANIMAL MAN altogether for the first time . Buddy Baker is more than just a second-rate super hero--He's also a devoted family man and animal rights activist... moreFrom Grant Morrison, Eisner Award winning writer of ALL-STAR SUPERMAN and bestselling author of Supergods: What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human, this new hardcover collects Morrison's entire groundbreaking run on ANIMAL MAN altogether for the first time . Buddy Baker is more than just a second-rate super hero--He's also a devoted family man and animal rights activist. Now, as he tries to jump-start his crimefighting career, he experiences visions of aliens, people transforming into strange pencil-like drawings, and hints of a terrible crisis lurking around the edges of reality. And as his odyssey of self-discovery gives way to spiritual enlightenment as well as the depths of despair, Buddy meets his maker: a writer named Grant Morrison.Collects ANIMAL MAN #1-26 and SECRET ORIGINS #39. less

Continuing the surreal Animal Man adventures begun by Grant Morrison, this volume features stories never before reprinted from acclaimed writer Peter Milligan (JOHN CONSTANTINE, HELLBLAZER; RED LANTERNS). In these strange tales, Animal Man becomes trapped in a prehistoric jungle in his bathroom, saves his daughter from the villainous Notational Man, and explores the mystery of the dead birds that seem to be everywhere.Collects #27-37 of Animal Man, Vol 1.

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: THE KILLING 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... moreThe 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: THE KILLING 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 #38-50 less

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... moreMore 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. less