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John Byrne is the author of Action Comics (1938-) #598 (2013), Writing Comedy (2012), Star Brand (2016), Superman (1986-) #18, Action Comics (1938-) #588 (2013).

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Action Comics (1938-) #598

release date: Jun 20, 2013
Action Comics (1938-) #598
Featuring the first appearance of Checkmate! The Man of Steel teams with the Checkmate agency to stop a terrorist organization.

Writing Comedy

release date: Feb 16, 2012
Writing Comedy
Writing Comedy 4th edition is a practical manual for the beginner, as well as for the more experienced writer, in developing the skills to be a successful professional comedy writer. This new edition includes useful advice on how to develop your comedy in an increasingly digital age.

Star Brand

release date: May 18, 2016
Star Brand
There is one weapon in the galaxy more powerful than all others. Nothing is more coveted or feared, loved or hated. To dare possess it makes you a fool or madman...or, just possibly, the right man! Now a mysterious encounter with an old stranger is about to leave Ken Connell as the latest to wield the power of the Star Brand! With this incredible tattoo comes staggering abilities: flight, strength, near-invulnerability and the explosive force of an atom bomb. COLLECTING: STAR BRAND 1-10, ANNUAL 1; SPITFIRE AND THE TROUBLESHOOTERS 5.

Superman (1986-) #18

Superman (1986-) #18
In order to save his life, Superman must return to the one place he never thought he'd see: the planet Krypton!

Action Comics (1938-) #588

release date: Jun 19, 2013
Action Comics (1938-) #588
Hawkman and Hawkwoman go to Superman for help in stopping a Thanagarian invasion fleet.

Fantastic Four

release date: Aug 29, 2018
Fantastic Four
Collecting Fantastic Four (1961) #48-50, #74-77, #120-123 And #242-244. The Fantastic Four take on Galactus in one cosmically oversized hardcover! First, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby introduce the World-Eater and his enigmatic herald, the Silver Surfer, as they come for Earth in one of the greatest comic book sagas ever told! Next, Stan and Jack bring big G back — but what does he want this time? The answer lies in the Microverse! John Buscema’s powerful pencils illustrate the arrival of new herald Gabriel the Air-Walker, signaling doom for the human race! Then, John Byrne takes over as Terrax leads the Devourer back to Earth — and the entire Marvel Universe pitches in to help the FF save the planet from becoming his next meal! With Kirby, Buscema and Byrne art showcased on enormous pages, Galactus has never looked bigger — or better!

X-Men Milestones

release date: Jun 26, 2019
X-Men Milestones
Collects Uncanny X-Men (1963) #129-137. The biggest and best adventures of Marvel’s mighty mutants — these are the X-Men Milestones! It doesn’t get any more iconic than this tale of triumph and tragedy! The X-Men have fought many battles, embarked on galaxy-spanning adventures and defeated enemies of limitless might — but none of it prepared them for the most shocking struggle they would ever face. One of their own, Jean Grey, has gained cosmic power beyond all comprehension — and that power has corrupted her absolutely! Now the X-Men must decide between the life of the friend they cherish and the possible destruction of the entire universe! This touching tale of ultimate power and the triumph of the human spirit has been a cornerstone of the X-Men mythos for decades. Relive the saga that changed everything!

Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 1

release date: Oct 25, 2022
Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus Vol. 1
It's the world's greatest comic magazine -- again! Not since the days of Lee and Kirby had a creator so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic adventure of Marvel's First Family -- as legendary writer/artist John Byrne launched Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny into fantastic realms of imagination and wonder! From the corners of the globe to the vastness of space to the depths of the Negative Zone, the FF face off against foes old and new, including Dr. Doom, Galactus and Annihilus! Plus: The FF aid the Inhumans, bid farewell to the Baxter Building and celebrate their 20th anniversary in style, as Byrne reminds us all that there's a family at the heart of this team! COLLECTING: Marvel Team-Up (1972) 61-62; Marvel Two-in-One (1974) 50; Fantastic Four (1961) 209-218, 220-221, 232-260; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) 17; Avengers (1963) 233; Thing (1983) 2

Superman (1986-) #16

Superman (1986-) #16
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.

Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction

release date: May 22, 2018
Hellboy Omnibus Volume 1: Seed of Destruction
The Hellboy saga begins--with over 300 pages drawn by Mignola! For the first time, Hellboy's complete story is presented in chronological order for the ultimate reading experience. The story jumps from Hellboy's mysterious World War II origin to his 1994 confrontation with the man who summoned him to earth, and the earliest signs of the plague of frogs. Avoiding his supposed fate as the herald of the end of the world, Hellboy continues with the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, fighting alongside Abe Sapien, Liz Sherman, and drafting Roger Homunculus into his own ill-fated service with the B.P.R.D. The four volume Hellboy Omnibus series along with the two volumes of The Complete Short Stories collect all of Mignola's award-winning Hellboy stories in chronological order for a definitive reading experience. This 368-page volume covers Hellboy's adventures from 1994 to 1997, reprinting Seed of Destruction, Wake the Devil, and "Wolves of St August," "The Chained Coffin," and "Almost Colossus," from The Chained Coffin and The Right Hand of Doom.

Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1

release date: Aug 25, 2020
Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 1
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.

Superman vs. Brainiac

release date: Nov 11, 2008
Superman vs. Brainiac
Superman's greatest battles against Brainiac are collected in this volume featuring stories from ACTION COMICS #242, 489-491, 544, 649 and 763, SUPERMAN #167, SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE #17, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #438 and SUPERMAN: METROPOLIS SECRET FILES #1

Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 7

release date: Feb 12, 2013
Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 7
In these tales from 1987, written and illustrated by John Byrne, Superman battles familiar foes including Brainiac, Lex Luthor and Toyman, and fights alongside Green Lantern and The Spectre.

Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #440

release date: Jun 19, 2013
Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #440
Enjoy this great comic from DC’s digital archive!

Superman: Escape from Bizarro World

release date: May 19, 2009
Superman: Escape from Bizarro World
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 Sensational She-Hulk

release date: Jan 01, 1992

The Villainy of Doctor Doom

release date: Nov 01, 1999
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