Animal Man #3

In "Rotworld: Prologue, Part One," Ellen and Maxine join Buddy on a desperate journey to find Swamp Thing, only to learn that The Rot is threatening The Green as fiercely as The Red. As Alec and Buddy set out to confront the corruption, their loved ones are suddenly thrust into peril—leaving the fate of the natural world hanging in the balance.

In "Rotworld: The Red Kingdom, Part One," Buddy finds himself stranded on a ruined Earth, its landscapes twisted by the creeping Rot. With no sign of Swamp Thing, he joins a desperate band of survivors fighting to hold back a growing tide of corruption.

In "Rotworld: The Red Kingdom, Part Two," Buddy's desperate search for Maxine leads him straight into a trap set by Arcane, with the twisted Felix Faust whispering warnings from a world rotting at the seams. Though his allies urge caution, Buddy presses on, drawn by a bond that refuses to let go.

In "Rotworld: The Red Kingdom, Part Three," Animal Man and his allies face escalating danger as Frankenstein and his Patchwork Army arrive to aid the fight against the rampaging gorillas. As they reach Metropolis and uncover Arcane’s stronghold, Buddy is haunted by a chilling vision of the future—while a captive Green Lantern offers a grim clue to what lies ahead.

In "Rotworld: The Red Kingdom, Part Four," as Animal Man and his allies close in on Arcane’s stronghold, they’re met with a chilling sight—the Rot-infested Justice League, now leading a horde of Rotlings in a final, desperate defense. The battle for the Red Kingdom reaches its fever pitch in this harrowing chapter, where loyalty and corruption blur in the shadows of a dying world.

In "Rotworld: War of the Rot, Part One," Buddy's team unites with Swamp Thing's forces for a desperate stand against Arcane and the spreading Rot. As the battle reaches its peak, tragedy strikes when Medphyll falls, leading to a shocking transformation—Frankenstein is chosen as the new Green Lantern.

In the haunting epilogue of "Rotworld: The Red Kingdom," Buddy returns to the moment before the horror began, desperate to save his family. With Maxine’s help, he unravels the nightmare—but when William Arcane strikes, Cliff steps in to protect him, facing a fate that changes everything.