Animal Man: Flesh and Blood #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the conclusion of Jeff Lemire's acclaimed run on Animal Man, following Buddy Baker as he confronts the ultimate consequences of his connection to the Red. The story delves into themes of family, sacrifice, and the blurred line between humanity and the primal forces of nature, with artist Travel Foreman and others bringing the visceral, body-horror-infused visuals to life.
In "Flesh and Blood, Part One: Roadkill," Animal Man faces a terrifying new kind of death when he's struck and killed by Dudley's camper—only to wake up trapped in his own lifeless body. With no way to return to the world of the living, Buddy's spirit must find a new host, slipping into the only living thing nearby. Written by Jamie Delano and brought to life by Steve Pugh's stark, expressive art and Tatjana Wood's haunting colors, this issue marks a bold, visceral turn in Buddy's journey. The cover, by Brian Bolland, captures the moment with chilling precision.
In "Flesh and Blood, Part Two: Homecoming," Buddy's spirit battles to reclaim life after being killed by Dudley's camper, only to awaken in his own long-dead body—trapped between worlds. With no home in the flesh he once knew, he must find a new way to exist, clinging to life in the only form he can reach.
In "Flesh and Blood, Part Five: Heartbeats," Buddy’s journey between life and death grows more treacherous as he pushes deeper into the living world, drawn by forces he can’t fully understand. Meanwhile, Dudley leaves Cliff trapped in the crumbling, self-made underworld beneath an abandoned mine shaft, where the lines between memory and nightmare blur.
In "Flesh and Blood, Part Six: Incarnate," Buddy wakes from the egg transformed—no longer fully human, but a living mosaic of animal forms. With newfound strength and instinct, he soars toward Yosemite, driven to save Cliff from Dudley’s grasp.
In "Wild Town," Buddy heads to New York chasing leads on Ellen, only to be arrested, while Ellen, far from home and in danger, finds unexpected allies in her fight to protect her family from Mike Peroni’s escalating threats. The story unfolds with tense urgency, blending personal stakes and urban peril in a world where every choice could change everything.
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