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| Year = 1988
  
| Year = 1988
   
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|PreviousIssue = {{C|Animal Man Vol 1 3}}
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|NextIssue ={{C|Animal Man Vol 1 5}}
 
| Executive Editor = Dick Giordano
  
| Executive Editor = Dick Giordano
 
| CoverArtist1 = Brian Bolland
  
| CoverArtist1 = Brian Bolland
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| Quotation = We have to be '''stopped'''... Mankind has to be stopped buh-before there's '''nothing''' left... we think we '''own''' the world but... but... '''Ohh!'''
  
| Quotation = We have to be '''stopped'''... Mankind has to be stopped buh-before there's '''nothing''' left... we think we '''own''' the world but... but... '''Ohh!'''
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| Speaker = [[Michael Payson Maxwell (New Earth)|B'wana Beast]]
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| Speaker = [[Michael Maxwell (New Earth)|B'wana Beast]]
   
 
| StoryTitle1 = When We All Lived in the Forest
  
| StoryTitle1 = When We All Lived in the Forest
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| Synopsis1 = At night, [[Bernhard Baker (New Earth)|Buddy Baker]] reads a story to his daughter [[Maxine Baker (New Earth)|Maxine]], but when she falls asleep, he takes the opportunity to recall the events of the day. <br/>
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| Synopsis1 = At night, [[Bernhard Baker (New Earth)|Buddy Baker]] reads a story to his daughter [[Maxine Baker (New Earth)|Maxine]], but when she falls asleep, he takes the opportunity to recall the events of the day.
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He had researched [[Michael Payson Maxwell (New Earth)|B'wana Beast]] at the library, and then tracked him to the [[San Diego]] Zoo. There, he found the body of Djuba, a monkey infected with a genetically altered anthrax virus. He was confronted by B'wana Beast, who attacked him, using his fusion powers to turn the zoo animals into dangerous chimeras. <br/>
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He had researched [[Michael Maxwell (New Earth)|B'wana Beast]] at the library, and then tracked him to the [[San Diego]] Zoo. There, he found the body of Djuba, a monkey infected with a genetically altered anthrax virus. He was confronted by B'wana Beast, who attacked him, using his fusion powers to turn the zoo animals into dangerous chimeras.
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Unfortunately, B'wana Beast collapsed as a result of his having contracted the virus from Djuba's body. Thinking that he would die, B'wana Beast bemoaned the state of human civilization, and its mistreatment of animals and nature. Refusing to let the him die, Animal Man absorbed B'wana Beast's fusing powers to turn his white blood cells into super defenders, to fight off the virus. <br/>
  
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Animal Man had then returned to [[S.T.A.R. Labs]] where he expressed his shame at becoming involved in Dr. Myers' immoral and barbaric activities. Dr. Myers responded negatively, and Buddy was unable to restrain himself from punching the doctor. <br/>
  
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Unfortunately, B'wana Beast collapsed as a result of his having contracted the virus from Djuba's body. Thinking that he would die, B'wana Beast bemoaned the state of human civilization, and its mistreatment of animals and nature. Refusing to let the him die, Animal Man absorbed B'wana Beast's fusing powers to turn his white blood cells into super defenders, to fight off the virus.
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Meanwhile, at the Baker home, [[Ellen Frazier (New Earth)|Ellen Baker]] and Maxine returned from their ordeal in the forest with several sick kittens. Their neighbor Mrs. Weidermeir attempted to help, but many died. Later, when Buddy finishes his recollections, Ellen is pleased to announce that one of the kittens would survive. <br/>
  
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Animal Man had then returned to [[S.T.A.R. Labs]] where he expressed his shame at becoming involved in Dr. Myers' immoral and barbaric activities. Dr. Myers responded negatively, and Buddy was unable to restrain himself from punching the doctor.
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Meanwhile, at the Baker home, [[Ellen Frazier (New Earth)|Ellen Baker]] and Maxine returned from their ordeal in the forest with several sick kittens. Their neighbor Mrs. Weidermeir attempted to help, but many died. Later, when Buddy finishes his recollections, Ellen is pleased to announce that one of the kittens would survive.
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Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, a recovered B'wana Beast returns with Djuba's corpse and as vengeance, fuses her body with that of the living Dr. Myers. Dr. Myers' cohorts then collect his body to be taken for testing.
  
Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, a recovered B'wana Beast returns with Djuba's corpse and as vengeance, fuses her body with that of the living Dr. Myers. Dr. Myers' cohorts then collect his body to be taken for testing.
   
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'''Featured Characters:'''<br />
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'''Featured Characters:'''
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* {{apn|[[Bernhard Baker (New Earth)|Animal Man]]}}
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* {{a|[[Bernhard Baker (New Earth)|Animal Man]]}}
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'''Supporting Characters:'''
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'''Supporting Characters:'''<br />
  
 
* {{a|[[Clifford Baker (New Earth)|Cliff Baker]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Clifford Baker (New Earth)|Cliff Baker]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Ellen Frazier (New Earth)|Ellen Baker]]}}
  
* {{a|[[Ellen Frazier (New Earth)|Ellen Baker]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Maxine Baker (New Earth)|Maxine Baker]]}}
 
* {{a|[[Maxine Baker (New Earth)|Maxine Baker]]}}
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'''Antagonists:'''
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'''Antagonists:'''<br />
  
 
* {{a|[[S.T.A.R. Labs|Doctor Myers]]}}
  
* {{a|[[S.T.A.R. Labs|Doctor Myers]]}}
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'''Other Characters:'''
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* {{a|[[Michael Maxwell (New Earth)|B'Wana Beast]]}}
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'''Other Characters:'''<br />
  
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* {{apn|[[Michael Payson Maxwell (New Earth)|B'Wana Beast]]||Animal Man #13}}
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*{{A|[[Djuba (New Earth)|Djuba]]}} {{flashback}} {{cameo}} {{corpse}}
 
* {{a|[[S.T.A.R. Labs|José]]}}
  
* {{a|[[S.T.A.R. Labs|José]]}}
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*{{Mention|[[Pandora (New Earth)|Pandora]]}}
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* T.C. the cat
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* T. C. the cat
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* Violet Weidemeir
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* Violet Weidemeir
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'''Locations:'''<br />
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'''Locations:'''
 
* {{a|[[California]]}}
  
* {{a|[[California]]}}
 
**{{a|[[San Diego]]}}
  
**{{a|[[San Diego]]}}
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**{{a|[[S.T.A.R. Labs]]}}
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***{{a|[[S.T.A.R. Labs]]}}
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'''Items:'''<br />
  
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* None
  
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'''Vehicles:'''<br />
  
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| Notes =
 
| Notes =
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* This issue is reprinted in ''[[Animal Man Vol. 1 (Collected)|Animal Man: Book One]]''.
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* This issue is reprinted in {{co|Animal Man Vol. 1 (Collected)}} and {{co|Animal Man Omnibus (Collected)}}.
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* [[Michael Payson Maxwell (New Earth)|B'Wana Beast]] appears next in [[Animal Man Vol 1 13|''Animal Man'' #13]].
 
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* [[Clifford Baker (New Earth)|Cliff Baker]] appeared last in [[Animal Man Vol 1 1|''Animal Man'' #1]].
 
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| Trivia =
 
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* This issue opens with [[Bernhard Baker (New Earth)|Buddy]] reading directly from the popular picture book "[[Wikipedia:Where the Wild Things Are|Where the Wild Things Are]]" by Maurice Sendak.
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* This issue opens with [[Bernhard Baker (New Earth)|Buddy]] reading directly from the popular picture book ''[[Wikipedia:Where the Wild Things Are|Where the Wild Things Are]]'' by Maurice Sendak. Maxi read it in {{C|Animal Man Vol 1 1|issue #1}}.
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*Animal Man also reads ''[[Who's Who]]'' by "Rovin" in the library. This references the series by DC as ''The Encyclopedia of Superheroes'' by Jeff Rovin.
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| Recommended =
 
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* [[Animal Man Vol 1|Animal Man]]
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{{Animal Man RR}}
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* [[Justice League Europe Vol 1|Justice League Europe]]
  
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* [[Strange Adventures Vol 1|Strange Adventures]]
  
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| Links = {{Animal Man Links}}
  
 
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Revision as of 11:32, 1 February 2020

"When We All Lived in the Forest": At night, Buddy Baker reads a story to his daughter Maxine, but when she falls asleep, he takes the opportunity to recall the events of the day.

Quote1 We have to be stopped... Mankind has to be stopped buh-before there's nothing left... we think we own the world but... but... Ohh! Quote2
— B'wana Beast

Animal Man #4 is an issue of the series Animal Man (Volume 1) with a cover date of December, 1988.

Synopsis for "When We All Lived in the Forest"

At night, Buddy Baker reads a story to his daughter Maxine, but when she falls asleep, he takes the opportunity to recall the events of the day.

He had researched B'wana Beast at the library, and then tracked him to the San Diego Zoo. There, he found the body of Djuba, a monkey infected with a genetically altered anthrax virus. He was confronted by B'wana Beast, who attacked him, using his fusion powers to turn the zoo animals into dangerous chimeras.

Unfortunately, B'wana Beast collapsed as a result of his having contracted the virus from Djuba's body. Thinking that he would die, B'wana Beast bemoaned the state of human civilization, and its mistreatment of animals and nature. Refusing to let the him die, Animal Man absorbed B'wana Beast's fusing powers to turn his white blood cells into super defenders, to fight off the virus.

Animal Man had then returned to S.T.A.R. Labs where he expressed his shame at becoming involved in Dr. Myers' immoral and barbaric activities. Dr. Myers responded negatively, and Buddy was unable to restrain himself from punching the doctor.

Meanwhile, at the Baker home, Ellen Baker and Maxine returned from their ordeal in the forest with several sick kittens. Their neighbor Mrs. Weidermeir attempted to help, but many died. Later, when Buddy finishes his recollections, Ellen is pleased to announce that one of the kittens would survive.

Back at S.T.A.R. Labs, a recovered B'wana Beast returns with Djuba's corpse and as vengeance, fuses her body with that of the living Dr. Myers. Dr. Myers' cohorts then collect his body to be taken for testing.

Appearing in "When We All Lived in the Forest"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Locations:

Notes

Trivia

  • This issue opens with Buddy reading directly from the popular picture book Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Maxi read it in issue #1.
  • Animal Man also reads Who's Who by "Rovin" in the library. This references the series by DC as The Encyclopedia of Superheroes by Jeff Rovin.


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