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Animal Man by Grant Morrison Book One Deluxe Edition
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This graphic novel is ideal for fans of thought-provoking superhero stories and readers interested in morally complex characters. It suits enthusiasts of Grant Morrison's other acclaimed works and those who appreciate innovative takes on classic comic book heroes.
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See moreBook one: Chas Truog, Tom Grummett, pencillers; Doug Hazlewood, Mark McKenna, inkers; Tatjana Wood, Helen Vesik, colorists; John Costanza, Janice Chiang, letterers; Brian Bolland, collection and series cover artist.
One of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison's earliest works took a forgotten, almost laughable DC Comics hero, Animal Man and reimagined him in a stunning, postmodern series, now offered in a new hardcover.
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One of legendary comics writer Grant Morrison's earliest works took a forgotten, almost laughable DC Comics hero, Animal Man, and reimagined him in a stunning, postmodern series, now offered in a new hardcover!
This collection introduces Buddy Baker, a second-rate superhero struggling with real-life issues and moral dilemmas. Buddy 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 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. Then, Animal Man is invited to join the Justice League of America but fears that he may be out of his league.
One of the best-loved titles by Grant Morrison, bestselling author of titles including Wonder Woman: Earth One, All Star Superman, Batman and Robin, Seven Soldiers, Doom Patrol, JLA, The Invisibles, Final Crisis, and many more, is repackaged in a new hardcover.
Collects Animal Man #1-13 and a story from Secret Origins #39.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781401285470
Publisher: DC Comics
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 18 December 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: DC Comics
Edition: Deluxe Edition
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 168.0mm
Height: 259.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 368
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About the Author
Writer Grant Morrison is known for his innovative work on comics from the graphic novel BATMAN- ARKHAM ASYLUM to acclaimed runs on ANIMAL MAN and DOOM PATROL, as well as his subversive creator-owned titles such as THE INVISIBLES, SEAGUY and WE3. Grant has also written best-selling runs on JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY and NEW X-MEN and helped to reinvent the DC Universe in THE MULTIVERSITY, ALL STAR SUPERMAN, 52, BATMAN, BATMAN & ROBIN and BATMAN, INCORPORATED.
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