Animan - Anouk Ricard

Pet therapist by day, animal-morphing pet detective by night—fear not, Animan’s on the case! Inspired by the 1980s TV series Manimal, award-winning cartoonist Anouk Ricard pairs her unique brand of absurd storytelling with impeccable comedic timing to deliver the riotously funny adventures of Animan, superhero pet detective. A radioactive mosquito bite as a baby gives Francis the superpower to morph into any animal at will. Trained from an early age to keep his abilities secret, Francis becomes a pet therapist by day—the perfect cover for his secret identity as Animan. Using his fantastical gift, Francis treats animal patients, goes undercover to solve murders, and battles his nemesis Objecto, a man capable of transforming into any and every possible object. In his downtime, Francis is also an avid watercolorist, happily painting landscapes and risqué portraits of his frog girlfriend, Fabienne. Winner of the 2025 Grand Prix at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, veteran cartoonist Anouk Ricard delivers a wildly original take on the superhero genre, infused with her signature slapstick sensibility, preposterous scenarios, and off-the-wall punchlines.