Who Is Ellen Baker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Ellen Baker is a DC Comics comic book character, the alter ego of Ellen Frazier Baker, with over 245 comic issue appearances. Wife of Buddy Baker, Animal Man.

Who is Ellen Baker?

Origin Ellen Frazier married Buddy Baker after being high school sweethearts. Her main profession is that of an illustrator which the Baker family used the money from to support the family while Buddy searched for work as both a superhero and a movie stunt man. Her and Buddy often faced money issues in the beginning of Animal Man's career as Buddy searched for his purpose causing the couple to mortgage their house a couple of times. Ellen is often left in the background since Animal Man has been lost in space and on other numerous adventures while she has had to stay at home and wait. Nevertheless, Ellen remains Buddy's emotional foundation and is a very strong character herself. After the events of 52 , when Animal Man was lost in space for almost a year and believed to be dead, Ellen remained hopeful of Buddy's return. Ellen is jealous when Buddy brings over his friends Donna Troy and Starfire to relax at his house. Ellen and Buddy have two children: Cliff (Clifford) and Maxine .

Key facts

Ellen Baker is of human origin and first appeared in "I Was the Man with Animal Powers; One Monster -- Coming Up". The character is published by DC Comics. With 245 recorded issue appearances, Ellen Baker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.