Animal Man: The Meaning of Flesh #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the final issues of Jeff Lemire's acclaimed run on Animal Man, following Buddy Baker as he confronts the devastating aftermath of the 'Rotworld' event. The story delves into the psychological and emotional toll of his powers, exploring themes of family, sacrifice, and the blurred line between humanity and the animal kingdom. It includes issues #20-29 of the New 52 series, concluding the arc with artist Travel Foreman and others.
In "You're an Animal, Man!", Animal Man confronts a strange, growing threat as packs of wolves terrorize San Diego—spilling into the chaos of Comic-Con. With his family scattered and the line between human and animal blurring, Cliff sets out with his friend Ace to find his mother, while Buddy embarks on a cross-country journey to reach Ellen in Vermont. Written by Tom Veitch and illustrated by Tom Mandrake, with inks by Dick Giordano, colors by Tatjana Wood, and letters by John Costanza, this issue features a striking cover by Brian Bolland.
In "You're an Animal, Man!" from Animal Man: The Meaning of Flesh, Cliff, left in charge of his young son Buddy, finds himself tangled in trouble when his friend Travis vanishes and a mysterious figure known as Mr. Rainbow launches a sudden attack. With Ellen and Maxine away in Vermont, the stakes rise as Cliff must protect Buddy and confront the strange forces closing in—before things spiral beyond control.
In "Master of Wolves," a series of mysterious wolf attacks disrupt San Diego, even spilling into the chaos of Comic-Con. As the city reels, Cliff sets out with his friend Ace to find his mother, while Buddy begins a cross-country journey to reach Ellen in Vermont.
In "Tiger, Tiger, Burning Bright," Travis Cody’s reckless breach of S.T.A.R. Labs’ defenses unearths secrets that blur the line between science and something far stranger. As Animal Man reclaims his human form after a journey through the mind of a bear, the consequences of that transformation begin to echo in ways no one expected.
In "The Shining Man," Animal Man races to save Maxine, following a trail that leads him deep beneath the city’s surface. With help from a hacked S.T.A.R. database, Travis uncovers the chilling truth behind Sampson’s scheme—now he must face it before it’s too late.
In "The Meaning of Flesh," Animal Man races against time to save Maxine by seeking the Shaman’s aid, while the world teeters on the brink as an unseen antagonist begins Earth’s unraveling. Moonlight Jackson is dispatched on a deadly mission to eliminate Travis Cody and Kami, thrusting them into a fight they may not survive.
In "The Hot Heart of Abstract Reality," Animal Man and the other heroes confront the deeper mystery of the Antagon, as Maxine is healed and the truth of their origin begins to unfold. With Moonlight Jackson's deadly strike, Travis is trapped in cyberspace, his body lost—leaving the team to grapple with the consequences in a world where reality itself feels unstable.
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