New Releases by John Byrne

From his apocalyptic origin in World War II England to the modern-day case of the sole survivor of a doomed Arctic expedition, Hellboy must battle vampire frog creatures and worse in his debut miniseries. Created by Mike Mignola, with a script by John Byrne and colors by Mark Chiarello. Hellboy is the World''s Greatest Paranormal Investigator.

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!

The dynamic writing team of Geoff Johns & Richard Donner joins artist extraordinaire Eric Powell (Eisner Award-winning writer/artist of THE GOON) for SUPERMAN: ESCAPE FROM BIZARRO WORLD! Bizarro, the twisted, imperfect duplicate of Superman, has kidnapped Pa Kent, and now the Man of Steel must fly to Bizarro World to rescue his adoptive father. On this cubic world, populated by Bizarro versions of the Justice League of America, Lois Lane and more, Superman must stop Bizarro''s tormented, Frankenstein-like rampage long enough to get away-but will Bizarro versions of Doomsday and other evildoers prove to be too much for Superman? Collects ACTION COMICS #855-857, SUPERMAN #140, DC COMICS PRESENTS #71 and THE MAN OF STEEL #5.

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 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.

"Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster."

Threats to freedom of the press and the need for democratic dialogue are always greatest in wartime. At a time when the debate over the role of the free press is as contentious as ever before, John Byrne Cooke, son of the veteran journalist Alistair Cooke, delivers a must-read exploration of freedom of the press in wartime throughout American history. Reporting the War brings to life how the press has affected the course of some, but not all, American wars, how the government has tried to suppress opposing opinion, how the press has struggled, and continues to struggle to preserve the principles of the Founding Fathers. Cooke charts a fascinating journey from the American Revolution to the ongoing War on Terrorism.

The fifth collection of Superman tales from the 1980s, featuring ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #432-435, ACTION COMICS #592-593 and SUPERMAN #9-10! Superman encounters the new hero Gangbuster, faces the menace of the Joker, teams up with Mister Miracle and Big Barda, and inadvertently becomes Metropolis''s greatest menace!

Using an interview format, discusses the life and career of comic book artist John Bryne, including his work as artist and writer of "Fantastic Four."

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.

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.

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!

A chronological reprinting of a new era for Superman begins! SUPERMAN #1-3, ACTION COMICS #585-587 and ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #424-426 are collected, reintroducing readers to the likes of Lex Luthor, Metallo, Darkseid, and more!

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.

Reprinting Wonder Woman #106-112, Lifelines follows Wonder Woman''s battles with an unlikely array of foes-many of them supposedly dead-in stories written and drawn by John Byrne. Following the events of Wonder Woman: Second Genesis, Diana continues her efforts to acclimate herself to her new hometown of Gateway City. But her attempts are interrupted by the appearances of mysterious versions of Doomsday, Sinestro, and the Silver Age Flash Barry Allen. How can she defeat these beings that, while not necessarily the real thing, are incredibly deadly simulations? The mastermind behind it all is revealed in Wonder Woman: Lifelines.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

One word: Borg!

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!