Harlan Ellison 
The Annals of Aardvark 

Cassius Q. Aardvark, a most peculiar creature, stumbles upon an icy crypt in the Swiss Alps. Driven by curiosity, Cassius frees two Valkyries and a mustachioed elephant named Rubin, and the four quickly form an unlikely friendship. Together, they journey to America, navigating the glitz of New York’s high society and the gritty underbelly of the city’s nightlife in a hilarious and unforgettable journey.