Animal Man

Animal Man Vol. 1

Volume

Nov 24, 2025

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. Collects issues #1-9.

Animal Man Vol. 2: Origin of the Species

Volume

Feb 12, 2013

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.

Animal Man Vol. 3: Deus ex Machina

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Feb 19, 2013

This long-awaited third volume completes the collection of Grant Morrison's legendary reimagination of Animal Man. Reprinting ANIMAL MAN #18-26, DEUS EX MACHINA follows Buddy Baker through an incredible odyssey of discovery.

Animal Man Vol. 4: Born to be Wild

Volume

Apr 24, 2018

Continuing the surreal Animal Man adventures begun by Grant Morrison, this volume features stories never before reprintedfrom 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.

Animal Man Vol. 5: The Meaning of Flesh

Volume

Apr 24, 2018

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. 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

Animal Man Vol. 6: Flesh and Blood

Volume

Apr 24, 2018

The sequel to Grant Morrison's genre-defining run on ANIMAL MAN, this volume features stories never before reprinted from writer Jamie Delano, best known for his run on HELLBLAZER. After being killed in a car crash, Animal Man struggles to return to life by climbing the evolutionary ladder one step at a time. But can he reincarnate himself as a creature with any power in time to help his kidnapped son? Plus, a family friend accidentally awakens the leviathan, a mammoth creature from the ocean that could wipe out mankind. Collects ANIMAL MAN #51-63.

Animal Man Vol. 7: Red Plague

Volume

Apr 24, 2018

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'Aibut 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.

Animal Man

Volume

Feb 18, 2020

In these classic tales from Animal Man #1-13 (plus a story from Secret Origins #39), meet Buddy Baker, a caring husband, devoted father, animal rights activist, and super-powered adventurer. But as he attempts to live up to his roles, he finds that there are no black-and-white situations in life. In these stories, Animal Man is called by S.T.A.R. Labs to investigate a break-in related to an AIDS vaccine, only to learn what inhumane acts are going on.

Animal Man

Volume

Sep 8, 2020

One of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison'Aos earliest works took a forgotten, almost laughable DC Comics hero, Animal Man, and reimagined him in a stunning, postmodern series chronicling his bizarre adventures as a second-rate superhero struggling with real-life issues and moral dilemmas. From one of the greatest storytellers of his generation, Grant Morrison'Aos Animal Man took a forgotten DC Comics character and reimagined him in a groundbreaking, postmodern series that redefined what was possible in superhero comics. Buddy Baker, a.k.a. 'Authe Man with Animal Powers,'Au is a second-rate superhero, devoted father, and animal activist. There isn'Aot much money in the hero game, and with a wife and kids to support, Buddy soon finds himself torn between trying to make a living through traditional super-heroics and getting more deeply involved in the questionably legal world of animal rights activism. But in today'Aos world with real-life issues, who really needs Animal Man'Aos protection? Is it humankind or the animals? Or is it Buddy himself? Collects Animal Man #14-26.