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Cover: Carmine Infantino & Murphy Anderson

Strange Adventures #180

Sep 1965 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“I Was the Man with Animal Powers”

★ 1st appearance — Animal Man★ 1st appearance — Buddy Baker

In "I Was the Man with Animal Powers," Buddy Baker gains temporary animal abilities after encountering an alien spaceship, using them to track down escaped circus animals and confront a mysterious alien creature wielding the same powers. Written by Dave Wood and brought to life with dynamic art by Carmine Infantino, inked by George Roussos, and lettered by Stan Starkman, this 1965 Strange Adventures tale blends sci-fi adventure with a touch of circus flair. The cover, penciled by Infantino and inked by Murphy Anderson, captures the moment of transformation with striking detail.

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writer Dave Wood · artist Carmine Infantino · inker George Roussos · letterer Stan Starkman · cover Carmine Infantino, Murphy Anderson

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Cast · 2 characters

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writer Dave Wood

artist Carmine Infantino

inker George Roussos

letterer Stan Starkman

cover pencils Carmine Infantino

cover inks Murphy Anderson

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An alien space ship temporarily gives Buddy Baker animal powers, which he uses to round up escaped circus animals and fight an alien creature with the same powers.

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