Most Popular Books by John Byrne

A legend within the comics industry, John Byrne shot to fame after his celebrated run with Chris Claremont on Uncanny X-Men, which took a flagging title and turned it into one of the greatest success stories of all time. Since then Byrne has worked as an artist and writer on nearly every title in Marvel''s pantheon of superheroes in a career that has spanned nearly 40 years.

Your favorite DC characters, written and drawn by the incomparable John Byrne! In addition to John Byrne''s classic character-defining arcs of SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN, the writer/artist also created a trove of lesser-known DC Comics tales, starring characters from every corner of the DC Universe. In these one-shot stories spanning more than 20 years, Batman thwarts a contest of wits between his greatest villains, an alternate-timeline ancestor of Superman helps the British win the Revolutionary War, and the Guardians of the Universe reveal their untold history. With more than 300 pages of material never collected before, THE DC UNIVERSE BY JOHN BYRNE brings you the battle of the Teen Titans versus robot dinosaurs, the poignant Christmas tale of bygone hero Enemy Ace, the modern adventures of the Silver Age Hawkman and much more! Collects NEW TEEN TITANS ANNUAL #2; OUTSIDERS #11; GREEN LANTERN ANNUAL #3; SECRET ORIGINS ANNUAL #1; POWER OF THE ATOM #6; CHRISTMAS WITH THE SUPER-HEROES #2; BATMAN 3-D; GREEN LANTERN: GANTHET''S TALE; ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #6; BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1; SPEED FORCE #1; FLASH: 80-PAGE GIANT #1; BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #2; HAWKMAN #26; DC COMICS PRESENTS: HAWKMAN #1; DCU INFINITE HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1; SUPERMAN THROUGH THE AGES.

This edition of the play seeks to provide the reader with all that is required for a full understanding of Gogol''s classic. Every aspect of the play has been carefully researched, and a detailed account of its composition, reception and stage history is given in the introduction. The text, in the original Russian, is accompanied by a commentary on points of linguistic, literary or historical interest. There are copious notes on colloquial Russian idiom. Misconceptions about the nature and purpose of Gogol''s dramatic masterpiece are common, and this edition attempts to set the record straight, using evidence taken from the writings of Gogol and his contemporaries. The play, innocent of any political intent, emerges not as a light-hearted farce, but as a subtle satirical comedy, a brilliant exposition, not just of bribery but of corruption in many guises. Its characters, far from being grotesque, are shown to be real people and recognizable types.

In these 1990s tales from WONDER WOMAN #125-136, Wonder Woman is gravely wounded-and to save her life, Zeus transforms her from an Amazon to the goddess of truth. And with no one to play the role of Wonder Woman, Diana’s own mother, Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons, becomes the new Wonder Woman. After a chance encounter with Jay Garrick, the Golden Age Flash, Hippolyta journeys back to the 1940s to help the Justice Society of America free Europe from Nazi oppression. And as John Byrne’s run on WONDER WOMAN comes to an end, Diana reassumes the mantle of Wonder Woman just in time to help Donna Troy, better known as Wonder Girl, come to grips with the truth of her identity.

Continue the saga of the Sub-Mariner with this second volume chronicling the adventures of Atlantis'' Avenging Son, as presented by superstar writer/artist John Byrne! Marvel as Namor reforges alliances with his fellow Invaders, battles long-forgotten foes from World War II, and begins to unravel the mystery of Immortal Iron Fist and current Defender Danny Rand! All while dealing with the most insidious force of all: corporate scheming and subterfuge! Guest starring Captain America, Spitfire, Union Jack, the original Human Torch and more!

One of Parade''s Top Ten Rock n'' Roll Reads As a road manager and filmmaker, he helped run the Janis Joplin show--and record it for posterity. Now he reveals the never-before-told story of his years with the young woman from Port Arthur who would become the first female rock and roll superstar--and depart the stage too soon. In 1967, as the new sound of rock and roll was taking over popular music, John Byrne Cooke was at the center of it all. As a member of D.A. Pennebaker''s film crew, he witnessed the astonishing breakout performances of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix at the Monterey Pop Festival that June. Less than six months later, he was on a plane to San Francisco, taking a job as road manager for Janis and her band, Big Brother and the Holding Company. From then on, Cooke was Joplin''s road manager amid a rotating cast of musicians and personnel, a constant presence behind the scenes as the woman called Pearl took the world by storm. Cooke was there when Janis made the difficult decision to leave Big Brother and form a new band. He was with her when the Kozmic Blues Band toured Europe in the spring of 1969, when they performed at Woodstock in August, and when Janis and Full Tilt Boogie took their famous Festival Express train trip across Canada. He accompanied Janis to her friend and mentor Ken Threadgill''s 70th birthday party, and was at her side when she attended her tenth high school reunion in Port Arthur, Texas. This intimate memoir spans the years he spent with Janis, from her legendary rise to her tragic last days. Cooke tells the whole incredible story as only someone who lived it could. INCLUDES PERSONAL PHOTOGRAPHS

The series collecting the 1980s origin of Superman continues in this volume collecting SUPERMAN #12, SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, ACTION COMICS #594-595, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #1, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN ANNUAL #1, and BOOSTER GOLD #23!

A hilarious collection of jokes about all things spooky and scary; including witches, ghosts, vampires, werewolves and other horrible creatures. Hundreds of original jokes and cartoons, as well as fun features and mad ads, all given the distinctive John Byrne treatment.

Legendary writer/artist John Byrne steers one of his greatest creations to glory! Exploding from the pages of X-MEN, Canada''s premier super-team takes the Marvel Universe by storm before starring in its own Byrne-helmed series! Guardian, Shaman, Snowbird, Sasquatch, Aurora, Northstar, Puck and Marrina fight to protect Canada from injustice and evil - including the Master of the World, the maniacal alchemist Diablo and the terrifying Great Beasts! But they''ll face their darkest defeat at the hands of rival Omega Flight. And when an Alphan falls, can the team fight on? Plus: Loki! The Hulk! And more! Collecting X-MEN (1963) #109, #120-121 and #139-140; INCREDIBLE HULK (1968) #272, #313 and ANNUAL #8; MACHINE MAN (1978) #18; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE (1974) #83-84; ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #1-29; X-MEN AND ALPHA FLIGHT (1985) #1-2; X-MEN/ALPHA FLIGHT (1998) #1-2; and material from MARVEL TEAM-UP ANNUAL #7.

A complete A - Z of hilarious jokes and gags to make you giggle. Arranged in alphabetical sections, this bumper book is packed full of the best (and very worst) jokes for every occasion!

Booster Gold launches a crusade against Superman on Superman Day, leading to a fight between the two heroes.

Superman has always battled a wide array of powerful and strange villains, but none as unique as Mister Mxyzptlk! This imp from the fifth dimension doesn’t want to destroy the Man of Steel-he just wants to drive him nuts! Once Mxy is taken care of, Superman must deal with the return of Metallo, the all-new Doom Patrol and the strange science created by Cadmus. While all of this is happening a strange ship crashes to Earth and changes the world forever. Ever since Clark Kent learned that he was a strange visitor from the planet Krypton he believed himself to be the last survivor of a doomed civilization. That is all about to change when he discovers the existence of other Kryptonians. Now, after seeing the destruction they have wrought, Superman must battle his own people and bring them to justice. And who, or what, is the mysterious being who calls herself Supergirl? Collects SUPERMAN #19-22, THE ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #441-444, DOOM PATROL #10 and SUPERMAN ANNUAL #2.

In 1986, John Byrne was recruited from Marvel Comics to reinvent Superman for a brand-new audience. Along with inker Dick Giordano, Byrne reimagined the look of Superman, Lois Lane, Krypton and Lex Luthor.The relationships between Superman and Lois, Superman and Batman, and Superman and Luthor were reexamined and tweaked for modern readers. Old villains such as Bizarro returned and new ones, such as Magpie, were introduced. It was the dawn of a new age for the Man of Steel that endures today. See how it all began in this collection of the first six stories. Includes a foreword by Ray Bradbury. This volume collects MAN OF STEEL #1-6.

A bold new reimagining of the life and times of the Man of Steel, crafted by legendary comics writer and artist John Byrne—the history of the Last Son of Krypton would never be the same! Some of Superman''s greatest adventures featuring favorites like Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl, the Doom Patrol, and more! In this collection, meet Supergirl and learn who she is and what secrets her powers hold! And Superman and the Doom Patrol must find a way to protect Smallville! There''s even a visit to Krypton! This volume contains Superman #16-22; Adventures of Superman #439-444; Action Comics #598-600; Superman Annual #2.

The new Metropolis! In 1986, comics history was changed forever when DC Comics recruited the heralded John Byrne to reinvent Superman and the city he calls home. This relaunch reimagine the classic characters Lois Lane and Lex Luthor and introduced new characters Cat Grant and Dr. Emil Hamilton from the prolific writer Marv Wolfman and artists Dick Giordano and Jerry Ordway. The Man of Steel must protect his beloved home from Bizarro and Metallo''s catastrophic attacks, all while keeping his civilian identity a secret from the most powerful man in Metropolis, Lex Luthor. While Superman is the city''s new hero, Clark Kent is still learning how to navigate daily life, especially when he meets the brilliant and beautiful television journalist Cat Grant. Despite the constant chaos in Metropolis, Superman travels to Apokolips to confront the all-powerful villain Darkseid. This volume collects the classic stories from the birth of a new era for Superman including the Man of Steel #1-6, Superman #1-4, Action Comics #584-587, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and profiles from Who''s Who: Update ''87.

From author and artist John Byrne comes another perspective on the development of both Superman and Batman that begins in 1942 and progresses right through to 2019.

Superman enters the post-CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS age with this limited series by superstar John Byrne introducing an all-new origin tale that gives a completely different take on the early days of the Man of Steel and his home planet of Krypton!

The Doom Patrol, stars of the new series on the DC Universe streaming service, have their 2004 series by X-Men artist John Byrne collected in hardcover for the first time. The World''s Strangest Heroes are back, in the way that only the legendary writer/artist John Byrne can deliver Picking up in the wake of the events of "The Tenth Circle" saga in JLA, this series reunites Robotman, Elasti-Girl, Negative Man and Niles Caulder with a host of edgy new heroes. Byrne, best known for his unforgettable work on Marvel''s X-Men and Fantastic Four, picked up threads of his previous story from the JLA to reintroduce the Doom Patrol. Along the way, the team encounters the vampiric threat of Crucifer, heads to the Antarctic to stop a pack of mysterious creatures from before the dawn of time, rescues a team of scientists conducting ocean research from an ancient, deadly species of monsters and much more. Collects Doom Patrol (2004) #1-18 JLA #94-99, the Doom Patrol adventure from Secret Origins Annual #1, Superman #20 and behind the scenes material.

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.

Lois and Clark go on a cruise that gets hijackedÜa cruise that also includes the power-mad business mogul Lex Luthor! Witness the birth of the Man of Steel''s ultimate arch-rival as John Byrne''s new take on Superman''s early days continues!

Collects Avengers West Coast (1989) #53-64, Avengers West Coast Annual (1989) #5, Avengers (1963) #311-313; material from Avengers Annual (1967) #19, What The--?! (1988) #6. The future is at stake in this pivotal tale in the saga of the Scarlet Witch! After months of trauma, Wanda Maximoff suffers a nervous breakdown — and descends into madness. Manipulated by Magneto, Wanda has turned on her teammates! Can the West Coast Avengers save her sanity — and themselves? And what is Immortus’ interest in Wanda’s breakdown? And when Loki unleashes his Acts of Vengeance, the East and West Coast teams are besieged by unfamiliar foes! Both squads of Avengers must come together to defeat Loki’s villainous Inner Circle of some of Marvel’s biggest and baddest! Plus: Hercules lends a hand in a clash of the titans, Terminus style!

When industrial villains Kearson DeWitt and the Marrs twins seize control of Tony Stark''s central nervous system, he finds himself paralyzed during a battle with the Living Laser.

Following Crisis on Infinite Earths, comic book superstar John Byrne reimagined Superman for a new era in bold tales presented in this new collection! Starting with the six-issue Man of Steel miniseries, Byrne fundamentally changed Superman''s origins and propelled him into the present, including iconic encounters with Lex Luthor, Metallo, and Darkseid! This title also collects Superman #1-4, Adventures of Superman #424-428, and Action Comics #584-587.