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Animal Man

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
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
Top-Notch Comics #21 | Al Camy, Harry Shorten
Top-Notch Comics #21 | Al Camy, Harry Shorten