New Releases by John Byrne

The third collection of Superman stories from the ''80s reprints SUPERMAN #4-6, ACTION #587-589, and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #427-429, and features a new cover and introduction by artist Jerry Ordway!

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.

A school-themed joke book containing hundreds of jokes about teachers, school subjects, sports, dinners and lots more. Includes special features such as silly excuse notes, do-it-yourself school reports, report cards for the rich and famous, and ridiculous school tests.

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.

/John Byrne As World War II rages on, Batman and Captain America, along with their teenaged sidekicks Robin and Bucky, must become allies to combat the villainy of their greatest foes, the Joker and the Red Skull. This fun, fast paced tale is co-published with Marvel Comics and is drawn in a style reminiscent of the 1940s Golden Age of

Relive the legendary first journey into the dystopian future of 2013 where Sentinels stalk the Earth, and the X-men are humanity''s only hope.. umtil they die! Also featureing the first apperance of Alpha Flight, the return of the Wendigo, the history of the X men of Cyclops... am a demon for Christmas!?

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

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.

Irish Kings and High-Kings is an analysis of the nature of early Irish kingship, using annalistic and genealogical material to interpret Irish saga and legend.Professor Byrne examines the unique blend of pagan tribalism and Christian monasticism which characterises the political landscape of early Ireland, exploring the nature of the traditional Five Fifths of Ireland, the mythology of Tara, and the growth of the high-kingship of Ireland. Numerous maps and genealogical tables illustrate the development of the great over-kingships of Ulster, Leinster and Connacht, and Cashel. The confrontation of St Patrick with the Irish kings, the relations between St Colum Cille and his royal cousins, and the ecclesiastical politics of Armagh, Kildare and Clonmacnoise are described and analysed. More than twenty years after its original publication, Irish Kings and High-Kings remains unsurpassed as an overview of this central issue in Irish history. In a new introduction to this edition, Professor Byrne updates his conclusions in the light of further researches, and provides a comprehensive bibliography of new work in the field. --

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!

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.

Clark Kent''s childhood sweetheart Lana Lang is back in Smallville, and the Man of Steel decides to pay her a visit. In the process, Clark learns the truth of his home planet of Krypton and the life his people ledÜbut what does it mean for his future on Earth?

A strange new visitor, who bears a striking resemblance to a fallen heroine, arrives in Smallville. Meanwhile, the robotic menace known as Metallo is back and he''s in complete control of the Doom Patrol''s strongest member, Robotman.

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!