Best Selling Books by John Byrne

Batman and Batgirl fight to save a group of kidnapped Gothamites from being sold overseas as slave labor, but Batgirl''s personal struggle with her killer instincts may prove to be the death of not only her, but everyone else! Plus, a backup tale written and drawn by John Byrne!

Previously available only as individual volumes, all four Hellboy series omnibuses (Seed of Destruction; Strange Places; The Wild Hunt; and Hellboy in Hell) are available together in a specially designed collection! Featuring an exclusive box with new art by Mike Mignola, expertly coloured by Dave Stewart, this set is a marvel both inside and out. Experience the original series through new eyes with this boxed edition set, featuring story and art by Mike Mignola, Duncan Fegredo, Richard Corben, Dave Stewart, and more! Collects complete set of Hellboy omnibuses volumes 1-4.

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

Mike Mignola, best known as the creator of Hellboy, started out his comics art career drawing the adventures of the World''s Greatest Super-Heroes, applying his moody artwork to tales of Superman, Batman, Swamp Thing and more. Now, this new collection assembles these stories written by John Byrne, Roger Stern, Neil Gaiman, Paul Kupperberg, and others for the first time. Collects: SUPERMAN: THE WORLD OF KRYPTON #1-4, ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #2, SUPERMAN #18 and 23, BATMAN: LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT #54, BATMAN: GOTHAM KNIGHTS #36, SWAMP THING ANNUAL #5, PHANTOM STRANGER #1-4 and much more.

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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!

Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-143, Uncanny X-Men Annual (1970) #4, Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #26-27, Phoenix: The Untold Story (1984), material from Marvel Team-Up (1972) #100. Chris Claremont and John Byrne''s collaboration ranks among the greatest comics has ever known. But of their many iconic X-MEN stories, none was more epic or influential than the "Dark Phoenix Saga"! The X-Men have fought many battles, set out on galaxy-spanning adventures and grappled with enemies of limitless might, but nothing could prepare them for their most shocking fight: One of their own teammates, Jean Grey, has gained power beyond all comprehension, corrupting her into the Dark Phoenix! Now the X-Men must fight the woman they cherish, or her unquenchable fire will consume the universe itself! Also featuring Wolverine vs. Wendigo, the dystopian "Days of Future Past" and more!

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!

John Byrne continues his new Star Trek photoplay adventures with ''''A Scent of Ghosts'''' and ''''Memoriam.'''' Past and Present collide, as the Enterprise takes aboard a special figure from Spock''s past, only to find themselves haunted by an mystery from years before. Plus, a sad farewell.

Featuring the first-ever appearance of Wonder Girl Cassie Sandsmark! An ancient Grecian artifact comes to life to menace Gateway City, introducing a new character who will play an important role in Wonder Woman''s future.

If you were born to dance, but are having difficulty with the first steps to stardom, this is the book for you. From finding the right training to getting an agent, from performing in music videos to working on the West End stage, this is a down-to-earth source book of tips that will inspire and encourage beginners and help those already in the profession to take their careers to the next level. Combining years of experience with quotes and advice from many successful names in the business, the authors will help you discover, develop and market your own unique performance style and abilities. With sections on choosing a career path, handling auditions, promoting yourself and managing the business side of your career, this book contains everything you need to achieve your goals.

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Collects What If? (1977) 36-38, 40-42, 44-47. More alternate-reality questions are answered! Imagine a world where the Fantastic Four never gained their powers — or one where Stephen Strange never became Master of the Mystic Arts! Consider the fates of the Thing and the Beast if they continued to mutate — or Spider-Man if Uncle Ben had lived! The Hulk goes berserk, Susan Richards dies in childbirth, Nova makes a life-changing decision and Galactus turns the Silver Surfer back into Norrin Radd! But what if Loki had found Mjolnir before his brother — and what if the Marvel Universe ceased to exist?! Plus: Thought-provoking tales featuring Daredevil, the Sub-Mariner, the Avengers and more!

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

Mysterious beings have disastrous plans for Earth, drawing Wonder Woman and Mike Schorr beneath the Arctic ice to combat them.

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A collection of tales starring the Fastest Heroes Alive! Wally West is featured in two stories of his life in the fast lane. Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick stars in a tale of another time. Jesse Quick confronts her perceptions of her abilities as a hero in a confrontation with Captain Boomerang, and Max Mercury teams with a legendary sports hero.

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.

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

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...

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

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.

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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.

In the latest collection of Marv Wolfman’s seminal run on The New Teen Titans, the team faces a new threat-the Hybrid, a bizarre team created by former superhero Steve Dayton! The threats continue as Brother Blood returns, and the Titans fight the Brotherhood of Evil in Zandia! Can the team rescue Nightwing and Raven in time? Collects Tales of the Teen Titans #84-88, The New Teen Titans #24-31, and The New Teen Titans Annual #2.

This collection of 1980s Batman tales includes the legendary story ÒA Lonely Place of Dying,Ó in which a new Robin emerges in the form of computer hacker Tim Drake, who rescues Batman from The Joker and Two-Face. This volume also includes the mystery story ÒThe Many Deaths of Batman,Ó and a run of stories in which the Dark Knight must stop crime boss Zucco. Collects Batman #433-444 and Batman Annual #13.

Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #2, #18 And Annual #19; Avengers (1963) #97 And Annual #14; Silver Surfer (1987) #25; Marvel: The Lost Generation #11; Captain Marvel (2007) #1-5; Ms. Marvel (2006) #25-27; And Material From Fantastic Four (1961) #257; Marvel Westerns: Kid Colt And The Arizona Girl; Avengers: The Initiative Annual #1; And Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust? Chart the history of the Skrulls u0097 from their first visits to Earth to their devastating Secret Invasion! Meet the Super-Skrull who wields all the Fantastic Fouru0092s powers! Witness the Kree/Skrull Waru0092s cataclysmic climax alongside the Avengers! The legendary Mar-Vell returns from the dead u0097 or does he? And Carol Danvers is swept up in the alien intrigue as the SECRET INVASION begins! Plus: 1800s and 1950s infiltration attempts! Galactus targets the Skrull throneworld! The Skrulls lose their shape-shifting powers! And more!

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.

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.