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Animal Man#4
Cover: Brian Bolland

Animal Man #4

Dec 1988 · DC · 1.25 USD; 1.75 CAD; 0.70 GBP
“When We All Lived in the Forest”

In "When We All Lived in the Forest," Grant Morrison and Chas Truog deliver a poignant, character-driven chapter as Animal Man confronts the aftermath of B'Wana Beast’s transformation and battles a medical crisis with a twist. With Doug Hazlewood’s inks, Tatjana Wood’s colors, and John Costanza’s lettering, the story unfolds with quiet intensity, blending emotional stakes and ethical questions. Brian Bolland’s striking cover captures the eerie beauty of the moment, setting the tone for a tale where healing and vengeance walk a fragile line.

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writer Grant Morrison · artist Chas Truog · inker Doug Hazlewood · colorist Tatjana Wood · letterer John Costanza · cover Brian Bolland

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Full credits

artist Chas Truog
colorist Tatjana Wood
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

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Animal Man encounters B'Wana Beast and cures his anthrax poisoning. After restoring the animals B'Wana Beast fused, Animal Man tells off Dr. Myers at S.T.A.R. Labs and returns to his home. B'Wana Beast, however, has his own plans for Dr. Myers.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).