Animal Man (New 52)

Jeff Lemire

Buddy Baker is a devoted husband, father, and struggling actor whose extraordinary ability to channel the powers of animals suddenly thrusts him back into the superhero spotlight. As he tries to balance family life with a dangerous new mystery surrounding his powers, Buddy is drawn into a conflict involving the primal forces of nature and an unsettling threat close to home. Blending superhero action with family drama, ecological themes, and haunting horror, this atmospheric opening volume offers a deeply human and emotionally resonant take on a classic DC character.