B'wana Beast

B'wana Beast
B'wana Beast as seen on the cover of Showcase #66 (January 1967).
Art by Mike Sekowsky and Joe Giella.
Publication information
PublisherDC Comics
First appearanceAs B'wana Beast:
Showcase #66 (January 1967)
As Shining Man:
Animal Man #47 (May 1992)
Created by
In-story information
Alter egoMichael Payson Maxwell
Team affiliationsJustice League
Notable aliases
  • Jungle Master
  • White God
  • Shining Man
Abilities
  • Telepathic control over animals
  • Able to fuse two animals into a chimera
  • Superhuman strength, speed, endurance, and agility
  • Heightened senses
  • Experienced wrestler

B'wana Beast (Michael Payson "Mike" Maxwell) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics.