Who Is Maxine Baker? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Maxine Baker is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 214 comic issue appearances. The daughter of Buddy and Ellen Baker.

Who is Maxine Baker?

Origin Maxine Baker is the daughter of Animal Man and Ellen Baker . She has been written first as a pre-schooler, then an elementary student, although in the relaunched DC Universe she's only 4 year old. There have been several occasions when she has connected to the Red which Animal Man claims to be the source of his abilities. Whether she will outgrow this connection, or grow to be connected more, has yet to be determined. Creation Maxine Baker was created by Grant Morrison and artist Charles Truog . Major Story Arcs Animal Man (New 52) The Hunt While preparing dinner at home, Maxine Baker demands a puppy from her father, Buddy, who doesn't feel it's a good idea due to his connection with the Red. After seeing his daughter in the Red in his dreams that night, Buddy wakes up to find Maxine in the yard playing with the reanimated corpses of small animals. A neighbor runs over and accuses Cliff of digging up his yard and Maxine turns his hand into a birds claw.

Key facts

Maxine Baker is of human origin and first appeared in "The Human Zoo". The character is published by DC Comics. With 214 recorded issue appearances, Maxine Baker ranks among the most featured characters in comics.