Best Selling Books by John Byrne

Lois Lane drives off a pier in order to get Superman''s attention so she can interview him for the Daily Planet. In addition, Superman writes his first story for the Metropolitan newspaper, leading to the meeting of Lois and Clark!

Just in time for the blockbuster event of 2016-the Dark Knight takes on the Man of Steel! This collection of their most memorable showdowns is an essential companion piece to BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. Superman and Batman are usually allies, but when they do have to go toe-to-toe, it’s the ultimate battle of brains versus brawn! Can an ordinary man take down an opponent with the power of a god? Can even superpowers prevail against a tactical genius who is never less than ten steps ahead? From all-star comic talents Frank Miller, Geoff Johns, Jim Lee, Jeph Loeb, Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and more, these stories tackle the oldest fan debate in comics: Who would win: Superman or Batman? Collects BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT #4; BATMAN #612; SUPERMAN/BATMAN #32, #78; JUSTICE LEAGUE #2; BATMAN #35-36.

When Clark Kent accidentally falls into a vat of chemicals, a new Chemo is born.

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To stop Morgan Le Fay, Superman teams up with Etrigan the Demon—from both present day and from the year 1162.

The villainous Sleez attempts to force a mind-controlled Superman and Big Barda into a morally reprehensible situation.

Special 84-page giant issue featuring art by superstars such as George Perez, the legendary Curt Swan, Mike Mignola and more!

Superman and The Phantom Stranger team up to destroy a creature created by the Sherabite Stone—and by the actions of Superman himself!

Comedy has always been one of the most high-profile, glamorous and potentially lucrative markets for scriptwriters, but it is also perceived as one of the hardest. In the fourth edition of this highly regarded handbook, John Byrne breaks down the basics of writing comedy into simple steps and shows you how to make the most of your own comedy writing talent and - just as importantly - your ability to market that talent. Here is a wealth of practical advice both on how to get your career off the ground and how to keep developing it. Whether you are writing comedy routines, sketches or sitcoms, and aiming your work at the page, the stage or the ever-expanding world of broadcasting, you will find something in this book to encourage, inform and inspire you. As with any art form, the basics of good comedy never go out of fashion. While the easy steps in this book are illustrated with examples of work by classic comedians old and new, you will also find useful advice on developing and adapting your work for the twenty-first century market, whether your aim is to promote your work online or simply to keep your gags fresh and topical in a world where the news changes by the minute and gets flashed around the world in seconds.

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Superman''s 1980s adventures continue in this eighth collection of stories from writer/artist John Byrne and others. This latest volume includes the introduction of the super-hero tracking government agency known as Checkmate, as well as appearancesby Wonder Woman, Batman''s foe Man-Bat and others. Collects ACTION COMICS #598-600, SUPERMAN #16-18 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #439-440.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #286-296 and material from Marvel Fanfare(1982) #37. Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Fantastic Four! John Byrne concludes his iconic tenure as FANTASTIC FOUR writer/artist - and he''s going to make history every step of the way! He begins with the shocking resurrection of Jean Grey. How do you follow that up? With the return of the true Doctor Doom in a next-level war with the Beyonder! Then our heroes journey into the Negative Zone with Nick Fury to face Blastaar and a resurgent Annihilus - but when their return trip catapults them to 1936, they''re faced with a classic dilemma. Do you stop Nick Fury from killing Hitler? It all builds to a triple-sized 25th Anniversary extravaganza that seeks to bring the Thing back into the fold, set where else but Monster Island?

Superman heads to Gotham City and finds himself at odds with the brutalÜand oftentimes unlawfulÜmethods Batman uses to fight crime when the Dark Knight tricks Superman into helping him by putting an innocent life on the line!

When the villain known as the Sleez gets hold of Big Barda''s Mega-Rod, he uses it to control the heroine, which leads to a confrontation with the Man of Steel.

The legendary John Byrne brings his talents to the world of Jurassic Park -- and the results have never been more terrifying! Is the dinos'' escape from the island the worst thing that could happen? Think again!

Spanning the 1950s to the 70s, the plays capture the rebellious mood of a post-war generation growing up to a backdrop of James Dean, Elvis, sharp-suited glamour, hope and despair. John Byrne takes the slab room he worked in and makes it pure theatre: the scams, the dreams, the aloof but gorgeous girl, the despair of life back home, the obligatory tormenting of the office ''weed'', and the mandatory boy chat and pranks all help the day to pass. Phil and Spanky explode onto the stage in a classic vaudeville double-act. Now considered one of Scotland''s defining literary works of the twentieth century, the Slab Boys Trilogy premiered at the Traverse back in the late 1970s and early 80s taking Scotland, then Britain, and then Broadway quickly by storm.

Collects Sensational She-Hulk (1989) #1-12, She-Hulk: Ceremony (1989) #1-2; material from Solo Avengers (1987) #14, Marvel Comics Presents (1988) #18, Marvel Fanfare (1982) #48. She''s done being savage - now it''s time to be sensational! Comics legend John Byrne launches She-Hulk''s second solo series with a twist - because Shulkie knows she''s a character in a comic book! As the jade giantess smashes the glass ceiling at her new law firm, she does the same to the "fourth wall" between character and audience - quipping with readers and arguing with her comic''s creators as she takes on bizarre foes including the Circus of Crime, the Toad Men, Stilt-Man and Xemnu the Titan! Plus: Jen meets Golden Age hero the Blonde Phantom and learns harsh lessons about the rules of comics! The mayhem of Madcap! A wedding proposal like no other! And She-Hulk: The Movie?!

À bord d’une station spatiale, sept astronautes assistent impuissants à une gigantesque éruption solaire qui dévaste notre planète et scelle le sort de l’humanité. Après la catastrophe, les membres de l’équipage n’ont d’autre choix que de retourner sur Terre pour tente r de survivre. Mais ils sont loin d’imaginer les dangers qui les y attendent...

A chance encounter with a drifting ship leads the crew of the Enterprise to a world where the most obscene thing imaginable is the human face! Captain Kirk must face the greatest test of his belief in the Prime Directive.

One word: Borg!

John Byrne presents all-new, feature-length tales set in the Star Trek The Original Series universe, done in a unique, one-of-a-kind photomontage style. In “Mister Chekov,” find out what roles the navigator played aboard the Enterprise before his promotion to the starboard seat; in “Of Woman Born,” Dr. McCoy confronts Captain Kirk with a staggering discovery–Lt. Carolyn Palamas is pregnant with the child of Apollo. Or is she?; and in “Swarm,” an alien threat that numbers in the millions appears and star systems are already dying. What can the crew of the Enterprise do–alone?

John Byrne presents all-new, feature-length tales set in the Star Trek: The Original Series universe, done in a unique, one-of-a-kind photomontage style. Collects the stories “Resistance,” featuring The Borg; “1971” where Captain Kirk is sent 200 years into the past to meet Gary Seven; and “The Survival Equation” as killer androids start showing up by the dozen! Collects issues #6–8.

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #314-330, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #14-15, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #29. Strange changes for the Hulk! Doc Samson has a wild plan to separate Bruce Banner and the Hulk for good — but can Banner survive without his emerald alter ego? And can the planet survive a rampaging, Banner-less Hulk? As the Avengers battle the behemoth, a new team of Hulkbusters forms — and Bruce, seemingly free at last, finally finds happiness with Betty Ross! But two halves of a whole can’t stay apart forever, and the Hulk that returns is surlier, craftier — and gray! But if this is the Hulk, then who’s the long-haired green giant smashing up the American Southwest? And which longtime supporting character will meet their maker? Featuring the complete classic John Byrne run — and the status quo-smashing setup to Peter David’s multiyear epic!

Presenting all-new tales set in the Star Trek: The Original Series universe, done in a unique photomontage style, using images from the classic TV series. It''s as close as fans will ever come to getting new episodes featuring the original cast. Features the stories "The Enemy of My Enemy," "An Unexpected Yesterday," and a reinterpretation and adaptation of the TV episode "The Cage."

John Byrne presents all-new TOS episodes like you''ve never seen them before! Including the 2013 photonovel Annual, ''''Strange New Worlds,'''' as well as the feature-length stories ''''The Mirror Cracked,'''' and "Time''s Echo"_done in all-new fumetti style by one of the greatest living comic book artists!

Pulled down to a world made entirely of water, the Enterprise is in danger of literally flooding — while Spock and McCoy discover a sinister purpose behind this bizarre planet.

James Gunn’s The Suicide Squad film gathers the weirdest and wildest cast of characters in superhero movie history, from Squad veterans like Harley Quinn and Captain Boomerang to the downright bizarre King Shark and Polka-Dot Man. Discover the legacy of the film’s eclectic characters in this first of two collections featuring their stories from throughout DC history! The Suicide Squad Case Files 1 features debuts and key appearances of Bloodsport, Mongal, Polka-Dot Man, King Shark, Weasel, the Thinker, Peacemaker, and Amanda Waller herself, the government agent behind Task Force X. This volume collects their stories from Detective Comics #300; The Fury of Firestorm #38; Suicide Squad Vol. 4 #25; Suicide Squad: Amanda Waller #1; Superboy #9; Superman #4, #170; and Vigilante #36.

“MR. KENT GOES TO METROPOLIS.” Clark Kent revisits his early days in the big, beautiful city of Metropolis!

IDW''s Star Trek: Second Stage continues, as comics icon John Byrne unveils the first-ever Star Trek series of his decades-spanning career! The 1968 TV episode "Assignment Earth" had been the Season Two finale for the original Star Trek series, and was intended by Gene Roddenberry as the pilot for a spin-off series that never came to pass. Now, Byrne delivers the series 40 years after it would have debuted, recounting the adventures of interstellar agent Gary Seven and his Earth-born assistant as they covertly confront threats to the past so that they can save Star Trek''s future. Byrne writes and draws the series, which steps one year forward with each installment, beginning with 1968, the year that the spin-off series would have appeared.

Superman can change the course of mighty rivers, move faster than the eye can follow and turn mountains into dust. Yet, he just can''t seem to contend with the whimsical Prankster. Meanwhile, a startling discovery is made in Antarctica.