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Animal Man by Grant Morrison Book One Deluxe Edition

By Grant Morrison
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Animal Man by Grant Morrison Book One Deluxe Edition revitalises a once overlooked DC Comics hero in a bold, postmodern narrative. It follows Buddy Baker, a superhero grappling with everyday family life and complex ethical conflicts. Alongside his roles as a devoted husband, father, and animal activist, Buddy confronts challenging missions such as investigating a break-in at S.T.A.R. Labs linked to AIDS vaccine research, and the daunting prospect of joining the Justice League of America. This deluxe edition compiles Animal Man #1-13 and a story from Secret Origins #39 in striking hardcover form.
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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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Book 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.

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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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