Animal Man #5

fables87's Animal Man #5 - The Coyote Gospel review

Love!

This is another issue of animal man that needs a review. It's just perfect in every way. From start to finish. I can see why it gets a high praise. Not only does this issue break the fourth wall, but it's also leaves you with a bittersweet ending. This is a must read indeed

I really like the multiple reference to early Looney Tunes cartoons mostly the Wile E. Coyote stuff, but also the cartoon Duck Amuck featuring Daffy Duck. Even having the truck's company with Ajax was perfect. Even though Acme was he company Wile used.

The other thing I liked was all the bittersweetness to the issue. The fact Buddy want to go vegetarian, but his family kind of doesn't. The fact the girl is pick up by a random stranger on the highway. The fact that this cartoon character has a horrible life and basically wants to die.

If you really want to see where Morrison's talent in writing really shines, read this issue. In fact read this entire run of Animal Man. DO IT!

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Animal Man #5 - The Coyote Gospel by gc8 on February 25, 2010
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