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1 dated observation—one point does not establish a trend. Last recorded 2026-10-06. Source record #2518215
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| Grade | Amount | Evidence | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | $4.07 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_4_0_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 6.0 | $11.53 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_6_0_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 8.0 | $18.52 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_8_0_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 9.2 | $27.50 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_2_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 9.4 | $8.27 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_4_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 9.6 | $63.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_6_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 9.8 | $56.99 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_9_8_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| RAW | $4.13 | PANEL_PROFITS · ungraded_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 10.0 | $74.00 | PANEL_PROFITS · grade_10_0_valueguide | 1988-12-01 |
| 9.6 | $5.00 | ComicBase · catalog referencecatalog | Date not recorded |
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Graded population
CGC records 14 graded copies for Animal Man #4 (1988). Population is the number recorded by this grading source, not the total print run or all surviving copies.
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.
| Editor1_1 = Art Young | Editor1_2 = Karen Berger | Writer1_1 = Grant Morrison | Penciler1_1 = Chaz Truog | Inker1_1 = Doug Hazlewood | Colorist1_1 = Tatjana Wood | Letterer1_1 = John Costanza
| Appearing1 = **Featured Characters:** * Animal Man (Buddy Baker)) * B'Wana Beast) **Supporting Characters:** * Cliff Baker) * Ellen Baker) * Maxine Baker) * T.C. the Cat) **Antagonists:** * Red Hybrids ** "Tigerilla" * S.T.A.R. Labs ** Doctor Myers) Merges with Djuba the Ape) ** José **Other Characters:** * Djuba the Ape) Merges with Doctor Myers) * San Diego Police Department * Sheba's kittens All die in flashback * Violet Weidemeir) * God * Jesus Christ) * The Monitor (Pre-Crisis)) * Morris Weidemeir) * Pandora) * Rovin * Sheba the Cat **Locations:** * New Earth ** United States of America *** California **** San Diego ***** Baker Home ***** Balboa Park ***** San Diego Zoo ***** S.T.A.R. Labs ***** San Diego Police Station * Heaven * Monitor's Satellite **Items:** * B'Wana Helmet * "*Where the Wild Things Are*" * "*Who's Who*" **Events:** * The Crisis **Concepts:** * The Red * Superhumans
| Notes = * This issue is reprinted in Animal Man Vol. 1 (Collected), Animal Man Omnibus (Collected), Animal Man by Grant Morrison 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition Book One (Collected), and Animal Man by Grant Morrison Book One (Collected). | 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 Animal Man Vol 1 1|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. * The events of this issue are partially adapted in the *Titans)* episode, "*Dude, Where's My Gar_Episode%3A_Dude%2C_Where's_My_Gar)*." | Recommended =
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Creative credits
Writers: Grant Morrison
Interior art: Chaz Truog
Color: Tatjana Wood
Source records & attribution
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GCD: 45319
PANEL PROFITS: 2518215