Animal Man 2011 Single Issues Series by Jeff Lemire, Steve Pugh, Timothy Green II, Travel Foreman, Scott Snyder, Len Wein, Rafael Albuquerque, Yanick Paquette, Jeff Huet, Francis Portela, John Paul Leon, Dan Green, Lovern Kindzierski, Jared K. Fletcher, Joseph Silver, Cully Hamner

Buddy Baker has gone from "super" man to family man – but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? Find out in this dramatic new series from writer Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and artist Travel Foreman (The Immortal Iron Fist).For Buddy Baker, the life of super-heroics he once knew has been replaced with domestic routine at home with his wife, Ellen, and his children, Cliff and Maxine... moreBuddy Baker has gone from "super" man to family man – but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? Find out in this dramatic new series from writer Jeff Lemire (SWEET TOOTH) and artist Travel Foreman (The Immortal Iron Fist).For Buddy Baker, the life of super-heroics he once knew has been replaced with domestic routine at home with his wife, Ellen, and his children, Cliff and Maxine. Still, he hasn’t abandoned Animal Man just yet, and when reports come in about a hostage situation in a nearby hospital, he springs into action.A short order cook named Lyle Edwin has armed himself and taken over the children’s ward. His daughter died three weeks ago, following a two year battle with cancer. Edwin has lost his mind with grief, and demands that the doctors give him his little girl back.Animal Man heads in to speak with him, but Edwin refuses to negotiate and shoots him twice. Instinctively, Animal Man slips into the life web and summons the defenses of a rhinoceros to protect him. Then, with the strength of an elephant, the reflexes of a fly, the speed of a cheetah, and the bark of a dog, he incapacitates Edwin and ensures the children’s safety.The police arrive to secure the scene, but they find a disturbing sight. Though victorious, Animal Man stands before them with blood pouring from his eyes.Animal Man is examined by a doctor, but there appears to be nothing wrong with him. If anything, he feels more powerful than ever. The hospital staff would like to run more tests, but Buddy Baker just wants to go home.That night, in bed beside Ellen, Buddy Baker’s mind plays host to nightmares known as the Hunters Three.He wakes up alone and hears his wife and son calling to him from outside.There in the yard, Maxine sits, surrounded by the corpses of all their deceased pets... less

Maxine’s new abilities continue to terrify Ellen and Buddy Baker, and things take a turn for the worse as Buddy begins a startling transformation of his own that will lead him on a journey into the heart of The Red. Meanwhile, The Hunters Three arrive on Earth and set their sights on the Baker family.

Maxine and Buddy swim to the heart of the Life Web and come face to face with the Totems, caretakers of the Red. But before they can get answers, the Hunters Three attack. Meanwhile, Ellen and Cliff fight for their lives back home.

With Ellen and Cliff’s lives hanging in the balance, Buddy finally faces off against The Hunters Three! But the fight doesn’t go as planned, causing the Baker family to go on the run. What dark new threat is chasing them and why?

One of the breakout hits from DC Comics – The New 52!Buddy Baker has gone from "super" man to family man – but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? As these new abilities continue to terrify Buddy and his wife Ellen, things take a turn for the worse as Buddy and Maxine begin a journey into the heart of The Red... moreOne of the breakout hits from DC Comics – The New 52!Buddy Baker has gone from "super" man to family man – but is he strong enough to hold his family together when Maxine, his young daughter, starts to manifest her own dangerous powers? As these new abilities continue to terrify Buddy and his wife Ellen, things take a turn for the worse as Buddy and Maxine begin a journey into the heart of The Red.Don't miss the amazing series from writer Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) and artist Travel Foreman (The Immortal Iron Fist)!Collecting: Animal Man 1-6 less

“Animal vs. Man” part 1! As the forces of the Rot continue to pursue the Bakers across the backwoods of America, Cliff and Buddy decide to get in some quality father-and-son time. Plus, Buddy has a terrifying vision of things to come!

Buddy takes a stand as the horde of Rot-infested animals continues to grow and close in on the Baker family. But the results are disastrous, setting up a chain of events that may lead Maxine right to the Hunters. “Animal vs. Man” part 2.

In this second Animal Man collection, when Buddy goes missing, his family receives assistance from John Constantine and the Justice League Dark.Plus, learn the history between The Red, the Green, and the Rot!Collecting: Animal Man 7-11, 0, Annual 1

The legendary Swamp Thing has resurfaced for a new age—just as a new force threatens to rot away all life on Earth! Since the dawn of time, the planet’s safety has depended on maintaining a balance of three great powers: THE GREEN, the force that unites all plant life; THE RED, the force that unites all animal life; and THE ROT, the force of death.Each generation, the Green selects an avatar to serve as its protector—the Swamp Thing... moreThe legendary Swamp Thing has resurfaced for a new age—just as a new force threatens to rot away all life on Earth! Since the dawn of time, the planet’s safety has depended on maintaining a balance of three great powers: THE GREEN, the force that unites all plant life; THE RED, the force that unites all animal life; and THE ROT, the force of death.Each generation, the Green selects an avatar to serve as its protector—the Swamp Thing. But Doctor Alec Holland, the Green’s newest champion, is no longer interested in the role.The Rot’s own avatar is growing stronger, and servants of decay gain more territory every day. If Alec doesn’t return to his duties soon, there might not be any Green left to protect.The superstar team of #1 New York Times best-selling writer Scott Snyder (BATMAN, AMERICAN VAMPIRE) and artist Yanick Paquette (BATMAN, INC.), reworks one of comics’ greatest characters for a new age, with support from wonderful talents Jeff Lemire, Marco Rudy, Becky Cloonan, Francesco Francavilla, Steve Pugh and more. Collects SWAMP THING #0-18, ANIMAL MAN #12, 17 and SWAMP THING ANNUAL #1, as well as never-before-seen sketches and an introduction by SWAMP THING co-creator Len Wein. less

The world has fallen to the Rot! Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker and Swamp Thing form an uneasy alliance as they find that after facing down the undead forces of Anton Arcane that the world has fallen deep into a decrepit future where the world is consumed into a withering land of decay. The two heroes travel the decimated planet, scrounging up misfit crimefighters, whose appearances and histories have been changed by this new hell-scape... moreThe world has fallen to the Rot! Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker and Swamp Thing form an uneasy alliance as they find that after facing down the undead forces of Anton Arcane that the world has fallen deep into a decrepit future where the world is consumed into a withering land of decay. The two heroes travel the decimated planet, scrounging up misfit crimefighters, whose appearances and histories have been changed by this new hell-scape.In this volume, Swamp Thing finds unlikely allies in Deadman and Poison Ivy, as he ventures deep into Gotham to find the man who always has all the answers: Batman. But will the Caped Crusader be enough to break Rotworld?New York Times best-selling authors Scott Snyder (Batman) and Jeff Lemire (Slweet Tooth) team-up to conclude a story that began when the New 52 first launched.Collecting: Swamp Thing 12-18 & Animal Man 12, 17 less

Animal Man has Constantine, Steel, Black Orchid, Beast Boy, Frankenstein and a whole army of patchwork men and women at his back—but is that enough to go up against Anton Arcane at the heart of the Rot? “Rotworld: The Red Kingdom” part 4.

Buddy Baker must find a way to stop the Rot from taking over the world, but first he must face the horrible truth about the fate of his family. “Rotworld: The Red Kingdom” concludes, but the story continues in SWAMP THING (2011- ) #17!

"Rotworld" epilogue! The horrible tragedy of the past issues' events weigh heavily on the Baker family. Where do they go from here and what does the future now hold for Buddy Baker?

Following the shocking conclusion to "Rotworld," Buddy's life is in shambles. Can he fix the things gone wrong, or will his actions lead to an even bigger sacrifice?

The world has fallen to the Rot!Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker and Swamp Thing form an uneasy alliance as they find that after facing down the undead forces of Anton Arcane that the world has fallen deep into a decrepit future where the world is consumed into a withering land of decay. The two heroes travel the decimated planet, scrounging up misfit crimefighters, whose appearances and histories have been changed by this new hell-scape... moreThe world has fallen to the Rot!Animal Man, a.k.a. Buddy Baker and Swamp Thing form an uneasy alliance as they find that after facing down the undead forces of Anton Arcane that the world has fallen deep into a decrepit future where the world is consumed into a withering land of decay. The two heroes travel the decimated planet, scrounging up misfit crimefighters, whose appearances and histories have been changed by this new hell-scape. Will Animal Man and Swamp Thing be able to stop the forces of the Rot and change the world back to what it was?New York Times best-selling authors Scott Snyder (Batman) and Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth) team-up to conclude a story that began with the New 52. Collecting: Animal Man 12-17, Swamp Thing 12, 17-18 less

“Splinter Species” part 1! Buddy’s grief and increasing celebrity threaten to tear him apart.

Animal Man is suddenly the most famous hero in the world, which is not helping matters in the Baker household.

Brother Blood and a stunning murder have Animal Man on the brink of extinction!

As the epic crossover storyline with Swamp Thing, "Rotworld", comes to a close, Buddy Baker is a broken man with a broken family.Following the loss of his son, Buddy Baker finds he can't mourn in peace without constant media intrusions that his newfound fame as an actor have brought about. But Buddy must rise to the challenge when a new and horrifying species called The Splinterfolk appears.Collecting: Animal Man 20-23, Annual 2

Animal Man in outer space! How did this happen? And what will Buddy find on “THE SEED PLANET”?Buddy Baker finds himself on a new planet surrounded by angry aliens who attack him. Animal Man is lost not being able to tap into any animal powers nearby, but when he taps into the power of the largest alien, he is able to defeat it and survive. He is then approached by Bridgewalker, who tells him he is on Seed Planet and he has been chosen to be Seed Planet's new protector... moreAnimal Man in outer space! How did this happen? And what will Buddy find on “THE SEED PLANET”?Buddy Baker finds himself on a new planet surrounded by angry aliens who attack him. Animal Man is lost not being able to tap into any animal powers nearby, but when he taps into the power of the largest alien, he is able to defeat it and survive. He is then approached by Bridgewalker, who tells him he is on Seed Planet and he has been chosen to be Seed Planet's new protector.Animal Man, refuses at first but then makes a deal, Bridgewalker will send him back to the Red and then when his family is safe he will become Seed Planet's protector for the rest of his life.Brigewalker, after giving Animal Man new power, sends Buddy back to the Red where he becomes face to face with the King of the Limbs, who plans on killing Buddy, just like Brother Blood will kill Maxine. less

The final battle for The Red begins here. Brother Blood must kill the avatar before he can rule. But will Buddy’s new powers be enough to protect Maxine?

Animal Man marshals every last bit of power he has to protect his daughter from Brother Blood, but will it be enough to save Maxine and the Red—or will Buddy lose another child?

A special finale to Jeff Lemire’s run on the series by the creative team that launched Animal Man in The New 52. What is left of Buddy in the wake of “Evolve or Die”?

This is it: The final battle for The Red begins here!Teen Titans foe Brother Blood has come to claim the mantle of avatar from Animal Man's daughter Maxine, murdering and plundering his way to power. Now faced with his family being even further torn apart, Buddy Baker must defeat this evil ... no matter what the cost.Critically acclaimed writer Jeff Lemire ends his run on the breakout title of The New 52 with this concluding chapter to his epic Animal Man story... moreThis is it: The final battle for The Red begins here!Teen Titans foe Brother Blood has come to claim the mantle of avatar from Animal Man's daughter Maxine, murdering and plundering his way to power. Now faced with his family being even further torn apart, Buddy Baker must defeat this evil ... no matter what the cost.Critically acclaimed writer Jeff Lemire ends his run on the breakout title of The New 52 with this concluding chapter to his epic Animal Man story. With art from Rafael Albuquerque (American Vampire), Travel Foreman and Lemire himself.Collecting: Animal Man 24-29 less

A stand alone tale detailing the history of the epic struggle between THE RED, THE GREEN and THE ROT! As seen in ANIMAL MAN and SWAMP THING, these forces will play a major role in the future of the DC Universe!