(W) Grant Morrison (A) Chaz Truog & Various (CA) Brian Bolland. This collection introduces Buddy Baker* a second-rate superhero struggling with real-life issues and moral dilemmas. Buddy is a caring husband* devoted father* animal activist and super-powered being. But as he attempts to live up to all of his roles* he finds that there are no black-and-white situations in life. In these stories* Animal Man is called by S.T.A.R. Labs to investigate a break-in related to an AIDS vaccine* only to learn what inhumane acts are going on. Then* Animal Man is invited to join the Justice League of America* but fears that he may be out of his league. One of the best-loved titles by Grant Morrison* bestselling author of titles including WONDER WOMAN: EARTH ONE* ALL STAR SUPERMAN* BATMAN AND ROBIN* SEVEN SOLDIERS* DOOM PATROL* JLA* THE INVISIBLES* FINAL CRISIS and many more* is repackaged in a new hardcover. Collects ANIMAL MAN #1-10 and a story from SECRET ORIGINS #39.