Animal Man #18
In the emotional epilogue of "Rotworld: The Red Kingdom," Buddy Baker returns to a pivotal moment before the horror began, determined to change fate. With help from Maxine and a desperate act of courage, he confronts the past—but not without sacrifice. Written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Steve Pugh, with colors by Lovern Kindzierski and letters by Jared K. Fletcher, this powerful issue closes a devastating arc with haunting resonance. The cover, by Jae Lee, captures the moment’s weight in stark, unforgettable detail.
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Having undone the horror of Rotworld, Buddy is transported back in time to rejoin his family in the hours just before it happened. He saves Maxine from the Hunters and she uses her powers to revert them to the men they were originally. However, William Arcane attacks Buddy from behind and Cliff saves him, but is then killed by Arcane.
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