The Animal Man was a bestial man who had the ability to speak to animals and to control them completely. He kept a variety of animals in his headquarters, including tigers, panthers, apes, elephants and snakes. He used these animals to murder hunters and others who he believed had sinned against animal-kind. For this he was confronted by the Black Hood. The Animal Man demonstrated considerable fighting skill, holding his own against the Black Hood. He also used a whip to give him an edge in combat.
| Alias Animal Man |
| Real Names/Alt Names Unknown |
| Characteristics Antihero, MLJ Universe, Animal-themed, World War II Era, Public Domain |
| Creators/Key Contributors Al Camy, Harry Shorten |
| First Appearance Top-Notch Comics #21 (November 1941) |
| First Publisher Archie / MLJ [CB+] [DCM] [GCD] |
| Appearance List Top-Notch Comics #21 |
| Sample Read Top-Notch Comics [DCM] [CB+] |
| Description The Animal Man was a bestial man who had the ability to speak to animals and to control them completely. He kept a variety of animals in his headquarters, including tigers, panthers, apes, elephants and snakes. He used these animals to murder hunters and others who he believed had sinned against animal-kind. For this he was confronted by the Black Hood. The Animal Man demonstrated considerable fighting skill, holding his own against the Black Hood. He also used a whip to give him an edge in combat. |
| Source Animal Man – Public Domain Super Heroes Wiki |
