I’ve been hearing about Animal Man for the last few years, but never got around to reading it or really much of Morrison’s work. I already knew the ending before I started, but it didn’t take away from the experience at all (or maybe it did, but I was still floored by it). Even the issues that didn’t involve metafiction were just great superhero stories. I think the first 4 issues alone would still be remembered if Morrison didn’t get to continue the series afterwards.
Now I am looking forward to reading their run on Doom Patrol and dig deeper into their works. Maybe I’ll check out Alan Moore’s Swamp Thing as well.
I’d say they’re still at the top of the game for superhero books. Their recent Green Lantern run was one of the best things out of either of the big two in the last few years. Liam Sharps art was amazing in that too.