Animal Man Annual #1 Review
CONSENSUS: Animal Man Annual #1 is a book with a solid story, and good (if not spectacular) art. Although the main issue is for the people who haven't been following Animal Man, it's too complex to be a jumping-on point, and for those who have, it isn't too necessary to enjoy the current story. For readers on a budget, give it a miss. But if you've been enjoying Animal Man, there's some enjoyment to be had here.
IGN: "For Animal Man fans, this is simply another instalment of Lemire's ever expanding story. The $5 price tag is still a hard sell, but ultimately fans that want a bit more insight into the three elements (and some fun moments with Socks the cat), Animal Man Annual #1 should serve you well." 80
Mania: "It's not the blockbuster, special story you might want from an annual but it was entertaining." 80
CBR: "This is a good reminder of how annuals used to be, and hopefully we'll be getting this level of quality in the ones to come." 80
Comic Vine: "It's a nice one-shot story about the connection of the red and the green and how the rot once tried to take on the world, 100 years ago. Fantastic writing, as always, by Jeff Lemire, and I really enjoyed the art by Timothy Green II. Animal continues to be one of DC's best books." 80
iFanboy: 75
Crave Online: "Probably the best reason to pick this up, outside of being a collector, is Timothy Green II's pencils. This isn't Travel Forman level art, but I like what Green does more so than the artist that's currently on Animal Man. Green's faces are a little rough but his action jumps off the page, and his sense of pacing is spot on. Overall, with the delicate and detailed pencils, Animal Man Annual #1 is more fun to look at then read." 70
Population Go: "Overall, this issue does what an annual should do, and delivers an extra-sized story (for an extra-sized price) that can be read as part of the series or as a one-and-done story. Fans of the series should enjoy it, but I wouldn't really recommend it to anyone who hasn't been reading either Animal Man or Swamp Thing in the past." 70
Multiversity Comics: "While this book was somewhat enjoyable, it, like most annuals, suffers from the fact that they're for completionists only. There's nothing here that you need, especially if you're on a budget." 65
