Animal Man No. 59 continues Jamie Delano’s dark and surreal exploration of Buddy Baker, a man torn between human instincts and his deepening connection to the animal kingdom. As Buddy navigates a violent, decaying world, his abilities blur the line between man and beast, leading him toward a primal transformation. With haunting artwork by Russell Braun and Graham Higgins, this issue delves into themes of survival, instinct, and identity. Published by Vertigo in 1993, it remains a striking entry in Animal Man’s evolution, pushing the boundaries of superhero storytelling into eerie, existential horror.
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Jamie Delano brought political urgency and poetic grit to British and American comics, especially as the first writer of “Hellblazer”. His work weaves horror, social commentary, and occult themes into dense, unsettling narratives that confront systems of power and cultural decay. Delano’s writing stands out for its lyrical tone and uncompromising vision, making him a foundational voice in the evolution of mature, horror-infused comics.

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Jamie Delano brought political urgency and poetic grit to British and American comics, especially as the first writer of “Hellblazer”. His work weaves horror, social commentary, and occult themes into dense, unsettling narratives that confront systems of power and cultural decay. Delano’s writing stands out for its lyrical tone and uncompromising vision, making him a foundational voice in the evolution of mature, horror-infused comics.
Animal Man No. 59 continues Jamie Delano’s dark and surreal exploration of Buddy Baker, a man torn between human instincts and his deepening connection to the animal kingdom. As Buddy navigates a violent, decaying world, his abilities blur the line between man and beast, leading him toward a primal transformation. With haunting artwork by Russell Braun and Graham Higgins, this issue delves into themes of survival, instinct, and identity. Published by Vertigo in 1993, it remains a striking entry in Animal Man’s evolution, pushing the boundaries of superhero storytelling into eerie, existential horror. Jamie Delano, Russell Braun, Graham Higgins, DC Comics, Vertigo, 1993, Comic Vertigo 00600600600 Jamie Delano 1993