Original Animal Man comics (1991&1992), issues #36, #37, #38, #40, #43, #54. Surreal Brian Bolland covers, Tom Veitch & Steve Dillon stories, including Flesh and Blood and War of the Gods tie-in. Mature storytelling, horror and satire themes. Bagged/boarded, Fine to Very Fine condition.
• Published by DC Comics, with transition toward the Vertigo style of mature, experimental superhero storytelling.
• Known for surreal, often disturbing covers (many by Brian Bolland), and psychologically heavy story arcs.
• Late Morrison run already raised the title's prestige — Veitch/Dillon carried that momentum.
1. Animal Man #36 (June 1991)
• Veitch & Dillon.
• Cover: child with dog surrounded by birds (Bolland).
• Collector interest: iconic surreal Bolland cover.
2. Animal Man #37 (July 1991)
• Tarantula-on-face cover (Bolland).
• Creepy and collectible cover.
3. Animal Man #38 (Aug 1991)
• "The Penalizer" (satirical Punisher-style parody).
• Quirky and fun, appeals to satire collectors.
4. Animal Man #40 (Oct 1991)
• War of the Gods tie-in, Issue #17 crossover.
• Crossover issues always have a bit more interest.
5. Animal Man #43 (Jan 1992)
• Romantic cover with Buddy Baker & Ellen kissing, flanked by roaring bears.
• Another Bolland cover; striking and weird.
6. Animal Man #54 (Dec 1992) & "Flesh and Blood: Part 4 & Despair"
• Mature Readers (pre-Vertigo branding).
• Dark, horror-inspired imagery (cat + triceratops cover).
• Higher collector interest for "Flesh and Blood" storyline.
