John Byrne Books

Celebrating the cultural impact of Mike Mignola's iconic character, this deluxe hardcover collection presents the original Hellboy comics, which have garnered numerous Eisner Awards and inspired various spinoffs. Each volume, measuring 9" by 12", compiles two complete story arcs and is beautifully bound to complement The Art of Hellboy. Additionally, readers will find extensive supplemental materials, including unreleased sketches and designs, enhancing the experience for fans and newcomers alike.

It was the world's greatest comic magazine - again! Not since the days of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby had a creator so perfectly captured the intense mood, cosmic style and classic sense of adventure of Marvel's First Family. Fresh off an earth-shattering and reputation-making run as penciler on UNCANNY X-MEN, John Byrne proved his writing talent was every bit the equal of his art as he pulled double-duty on FANTASTIC FOUR, launching Reed, Sue, Ben and Johnny into realms of imagination and wonder into which few creators before had dared to travel. From the four corners of the globe to the farthest reaches of space to the deepest depths of the Negative Zone, the FF face off against foes old and new - including the Dr. Doom, Galactus and Annihilus! Plus: The FF aid the Inhumans, bid farewell to the Baxter Building, don new costumes and celebrate their 20th anniversary in style as Byrne reminds us all there's a family at the heart of this team of adventurers! Collecting MARVEL TEAM-UP (1972) #61-62; MARVEL TWO-IN-ONE 2 FANTASTIC FOUR (1961) #215-218, #220-221, #232-262 and ANNUAL #17; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN (1976) * AVENGERS (1963) é THING (1983) #2; and ALPHA FLIGHT (1983) #4.

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. ''Mignola, Byrne, and Chiarello have created a perfect introduction to Mignola's Hellboy, his mysterious surroundings, and the unanswered questions that surround his origin.''--Comics Authority

Hellboy’s major story, available in a special box set for the first time featuring slipcase art by the creator himself! 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 colored 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.

Bow before the majesty of Doctor Doom! The greatest villain of all is celebrated in a tome of tyranny six decades in the making! Featuring the Latverian ruler’s first battle with the accursed Reed Richards and his Fantastic Four — and their most epic clashes since! Plus: Doom’s unforgettable encounters with Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men and the Avengers! A trip to hell with Doctor Strange! The power of the Beyonder! Victor von Doom’s incredible life story contained in the Books of Doom! And more tales of the Lord of Latveria!Collects Fantastic Four (1961) #5-6, 39-40, 246-247, 258-260, 350, 352; Amazing Spider-Man (1963) #5; Marvel Super-Heroes (1967) #20; Giant-Size Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #1-2; Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) #13-14; Champions (1975) #16; Amazing Spider-Man Annual (1964) #14; Uncanny X-Men (1981) #145-147; Iron Man (1968) #149-150; Marvel Super-Heroes Secret Wars (1984) #10-12; Marvel Graphic Novel: Emperor Doom (1987); Marvel Graphic Novel: Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom — Triumph and Torment (1989); Fantastic Four (1998) #67-70, 500; Fantastic Four Special (2005) #1; Books of Doom (2005) #1-6; material from Fantastic Four (1961) #236, 358; Fantastic Four Annual (1963) #2; Astonishing Tales (1970) #1-3, 6-8; Marvel Double Shot (2003) #2.

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! číst celé

Learn to Draw Comics is a new title in the successful Learn to Draw series of instructional step-by-step books for beginners. It covers the basic techniques of drawing comic strips and graphic stories in a lively and accessible way. Comic strips and graphic stories are very popular and have international appeal. This book, which complements the author's very successful Learn to Draw Cartoons, provides an ideal introduction to the skills required to draw successful comics of your own. All the basics are covered, including how to develop cartoon characters and then create a narrative for them, and the essential techniques and processes are described in a clear and entertaining way, accompanied by step-by-step illustrations. A number of different types of comics are featured, including the popular superhero type, with something to appeal to all age groups.

Cartoons are fun to draw and do not require traditional drawing skills - which means that anyone can draw cartoons once they know some of the tricks of the trade. This practical guide describes the basics of cartoons drawing and provides tips and guidelines on how to use and sell cartoons successfully. It also provides advice on developing a recognizable cartoon style, guidelines on drawing caricatures and cartoon strips, and practical exercises. It shows how to prepare work for print and adopt effective selling techniques.

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!?

Superstar John Byrne's legendary run concludes! Relive one of the most innovative periods in FF history, as the sensational She-Hulk replaces the Thing, Sue Richards becomes the Invisible Woman, and Mr. Fantastic is tried for crimes against the universe! Plus: Doctor Doom returns! The fate of Reed and Sue's unborn child! The resurrection of Jean Grey! And much more, as the FF confront deadly foes including the Mole Man, Doctor Octopus, Terminus, and Annihilus! Plus: the unfinished Last Galactus Story, collected for the very first time! COLLECTING: Fantastic Four (1961) 261-295 and Annual 18-19, Alpha Flight (1983) 4, Thing (1983) 10 and 19, Avengers Annual 14; material from Secret Wars II 2, Epic Illustrated 26-34, What If? (1977) 36, What The -?! 2 and 10, Thing (1983) 7, Fantastic Four Roast and Special Edition

Dark Horse presents new editions of the entire Hellboy line with new covers, beginning with Seed of Destruction, the basis of director Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster films. Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding. Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar. " ... Hellboy is a brilliant example of how to elevate the comic of the future to a higher literary level while achieving a higher pitch of excitement." —Robert Bloch, from his introduction

The X-Men are reunited with Professor X, who asks them to help overthrow the Shi'ar tyrant Deathbird ... but all is not as it seems, and the X-Men must deduce the truth before it's too late! Meanwhile, sparks fly as Rogue and Magneto team up to save the Savage Land! Then, the X-Men and X-Factor unite to battle the Shadow King ... but the price of their victory is more than Professor X can stand! And as a new team rises from the ashes of the old, Magneto draws a dangerous line in the sand to protect his fellow mutants - leading to a truly explosive finale, and the end of an era! COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men (1963) 273-280, X-Men Annual (1970) 15, X-Factor (1986) 69-70, X-Men (1991) 1-3; material from X-Factor Annual 6, New Mutants Annual 7

Eight years before 'The Cage', a young woman destined to be the Starship Enterprise's most experienced officer is a lowly cadet on a shakedown cruise of an uncommissioned starship, facing what could be the most dangerous mission of her life.

Horrible humour to make you howl! Dare you open this horribly hilarious book and let loose werewolves, vampires, ghosts and witches - not to mention jokes that'll give you the screaming heebie-jeebies, and drawings to make you dive under the duvet!

"They're putting their lives on the line for the safety of the world...but they're anything but heroes! Experience the thrilling first incarnation of the Suicide Squad, reprinted here as part of the DC Finest line for the first time! 8 villains, 1 ultimatum. The Suicide Squad offers criminals a chance at "redemption," if they're willing to put it all on the line - play by the rules of the devious Amanda Waller and accomplish near-impossible missions or pay the ultimate price: their own lives!"-- Provided by publisher.

John Byrne s bold reinvention of the Superman mythos continues, in stories featuring Green Lantern, Brainiac, Booster Gold, Lex Luthor, and more! číst celé

This omnibus collection reimagines Superman through a curated selection of stories that have shaped the character's legacy over the years. It showcases the evolution of the Man of Steel, highlighting key narratives and themes that have defined his role in the comic universe. Readers will experience a fresh take on Superman's adventures, exploring his iconic status and the impact he has had on both heroes and humanity.

Magneto's future, Wolverine's past - and the X-Men in between! From Asteroid M to Weapon X, Marvel's mightiest mutants are getting brainwashed wherever they go! Magneto acquires a new army, the Hand revives an old enemy, and it's up to the X-Men to stop either plan from succeeding! Acolytes, ninjas and more! Featuring mysteries from the history of Wolverine, with the first flashback appearance of Team X! It's the opening issues of 1991's "adjectiveless" X-Men like you've never seen them before - remastered and recolored in modern style! Collecting X-MEN (1991) #1-7.

For the past 75 years, Superman has faced intergalactic generals, robot powerhouses and psychotic superhuman villains, but his most dangerous enemy? The richest man in Metropolis: Lex Luthor. He’s Superman’s most implacable foe—and now, DC Entertainment celebrates the criminal career of Lex Luthor! This new hardcover includes every phase of Luthor’s history, from mad scientist to corrupt captain of industry, from president of the United States to member of the Justice League! Includes stories from the very beginning, written by Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel, to the present day, written by Geoff Johns!

Superman is reinvented from the ground up in this omnibus collection of stories that defined the Man of Steel for decades! číst celé

"She's done being savage...now it's time to be sensational! Industry legend John Byrne launches She-Hulk's second solo series with a twist -- because Shulkie knows she's a character in a comic book! As the jade giantess smashes the glass ceiling at her new law firm, she does the same to the "fourth wall" between character and audience -- quipping with readers and arguing with her comic's creators as she takes on bizarre foes including the Circus of Crime, the Toad Men, Stilt-Man and Xemnu the Titan! Plus, Jen meets Golden Age heroine the Blonde Phantom, and learns harsh lessons about the rules of comics! The mayhem of Madcap! A wedding proposal like no other! And She-Hulk: The Movie?!"-- Provided by publisher

This is an omnibus edition containing The Patter and The Patter: Another Blast, including additional material. Michael Munro is the author of the Glasgow Joke Book.

Cap faces a Scourge on the Marvel Universe! A super villain serial killer is on the loose, marking every death with the enigmatic epitaph: "Justice is served!" As the bodies pile up, can the Living Legend take down this Scourge of the Underworld before there are no more criminals left to fight? And if Scourge wasn't enough, there's Blue Streak, Flag-Smasher and the Slug to contend with! Other heroes can be just as much trouble -like enthusiastic D-Man, savage Wolverine and misguided vigilante Super-Patriot! But the government itself might strike the fi nal blow! COLLECTING: VOLUME 13: CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) 318-332, ANNUAL 8; AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) 278; MATERIAL FROM MARVEL FANFARE (1982) 29, 31-32; SCOURGE SUBPLOT PAGES

Captain America fights for his life! Cap is on the hunt for the Skull - the Blazing Skull, that is! Then, Doctor Faustus' mental machinations pit Steve Rogers against his old pal Nomad! But when the Sentinel of Liberty learns that his enhanced physique is shutting down on him, his choice is simple- retire from being a hero...or die in action! But with evil masterminds plotting and dead villains rising, that's no choice at all for Captain America! Can Cap's friends dissuade him from setting the world's safety above his own? Plus- Wartime adventures with the Invaders, Bucky and the Howling Commandos! And Cap unites with Nick Fury to expose a rogue faction of S.H.I.E.L.D.! Collecting CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #420-430 and ANNUAL #13, NOMAD (1992) #18-19, CAPTAIN AMERICA- THE MEDUSA EFFECT, and CAPTAIN AMERICA/NICK FURY- BLOOD TRUCE.

In a story that follows the events of the show's final televised season, a heroic vampire seeks redemption while dealing with the death destruction brought on by his choice to stand up to a demonic multi-dimensional law firm.

Four super-powered siblings in the middle of New York City! See Power Pack handle challenges ranging from their mom taking ill to attacking Morlocks at the Thanksgiving Day Parade to being kidnapped by aliens! Including the threat of the Beyonder! Guest-starring Thor, the Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, the New Mutants, Wolverine, and Cloak and Dagger! With the biggest surprise ending of all! Collecting: Fantastic Four (1961) #1, #81, #132, #168, #265, #307, #347, #384, #544; Fantastic Four (1998) #42

Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family; Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger; Ray Palmer Atom, the Flash/Jay Garrick and Hawkman created by Gardner Fox.

John Byrne revives Jack Kirby's iconic Fourth World creations in this oversized hardcover collection. Staying true to Kirby's vision, Byrne brings characters like Orion and Darkseid into the 1990s, renewing the mythology of New Genesis and Apokolips. The collection includes New Gods and Genesis story arcs, featuring heroes like Batman and Superman.

John Byrne makes his sensational return to the series he started, and She-Hulk's adventures as a super hero who knows she's in a comic book get wilder and more hilarious than ever! Shulkie will face problems high and low as her signature writer/penciler pits her against Spragg the Living Hill and sends her on a puntastic Jenny to the Center of the Earth! But will she say "I do" to the Mole Man? She-Hulk will banter, bodyswap and battle as she tackles foes like the Black Talon and his Unliving X-Humed, and may end up wiped out of comic book continuity by the Living Eraser! But is She-Hulk's greatest nemesis Xemnu the Titan, or John Byrne himself?! SENSATIONAL SHE-HULK 31-46, 48-50

Collects Incredible Hulk (1968) #314-330, Incredible Hulk Annual (1968) #14-15, material from Marvel Fanfare (1982) #29.

When a grief stricken scientist attempts to recreate his dead son as a computer program, Wonder Woman inexplicably finds herself battling Doomsday, Sinestro, and the original Flash, three powerful beings who are no longer alive. Facing off against her former fallen ally, Green Lantern's deceased archnemesis, and the creature that killed Superman, Princess Diana tries to piece together what is behind these miraculous resurrections. But even the answer to their mysterious return might not be enough to save Wonder Woman from the combined onslaught of these deadly adversaries.

In 1970, after years of unforgettable work on The Fantastic Four, The Hulk and other super-heroes, legendary comic book writer/artist Jack Kirby came to DC Comics to introduce a new set of characters: The New Gods.These heroes waged an epic cosmic battle and inspired numerous other comics creators.The best of those stories are collected in TALES OF THE NEW GODS. Darkseid, Orion, Mister Miracle and many other members of the New Gods cast star in these tales by the leading lights of todays comics scene, including Frank Miller (Sin City, THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS), Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Jim Lee (BATMAN, SUPERMAN), Jeph Loeb (BATMAN), Eddie Campbell (From Hell) and many others, who bring their own unique visions to these iconic heroes.Collects stories from Mister Miracle Special, Jack Kirby's Fourth World #2-11, and Orion #3-4, #6-8, #10, #12, #15, #18-19.

Hellboy is one of the most celebrated comics series in recent years. The ultimate artists' artist and a great storyteller whose work is in turns haunting, hilarious, and spellbinding, Mike Mignola has won numerous awards in the comics industry and beyond. When strangeness threatens to engulf the world, a strange man will come to save it. Sent to investigate a mystery with supernatural overtones, Hellboy discovers the secrets of his own origins, and his link to the Nazi occultists who promised Hitler a final solution in the form of a demonic avatar.

Wonder Woman and her Gateway City police friend take an unplanned journey to the planet Apokolips. There, an encounter with Metron of the New Gods leads to startling revelations about the history of Themyscira! "Second Genesis" part 2.

Crossover entre Darkseid (DC Comics) y Galactus (Marvel Comics).

Schiffsarzt Leonard McCoy, genannt „Pille“, der ewig leicht mürrische Gegenpart zu Spock, ist nicht umsonst eine der beliebtesten Figuren im Star-Trek-Universum. Mit seinem speziellen Charme glänzt er auch in diesem Comicband, der erzählt, was in der Zeit zwischen dem Ende der TV-Serie und dem ersten Kinofilm geschah, als McCoy im interstellaren Grenzgebiet als Arzt tätig war.

Kraven è uno dei più affascinanti avversari di Spider-Man. Già al suo debutto, il potente cacciatore dà la caccia all'Uomo Ragno a New York. Durante un viaggio nel selvaggio West, Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy e il guerriero della giungla Ka-Zar si trovano a dover affrontare Kraven, che scaglia contro di loro anche la felina Tigra. Nonostante ciò, il nostro eroe cerca di salvare l'anima di Kraven. Questa raccolta presenta scontri classici e moderni tra Spider-Man e il maestro cacciatore, con storie scritte e illustrate da Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Roy Thomas, Gil Kane, Chris Claremont, John Byrne, J. M. DeMatteis, Mike Zeck e altri.

Der tragische Tod von Phoenix hat bei den X-Men tiefe Narben hinterlassen. Doch am Horizont lauert neues Unheil. In einer nahen Zukunft haben Sentinels die Macht ergriffen und fast sämtliche Superwesen ausgelöscht. Mit einer aussichtslosen Lage konfrontiert, sehen die letzten Helden nur eine Chance: Einer muss in der Zeit zurück, um den Lauf der Geschichte zu ändern. Die Vorlage zum Film! Erstmals als Paperback erhältlich!

Après avoir demandé Wanda en mariage, la Vision espère couler des jours heureux avec sa bien-aimée. Mais lorsqu'on est lié aux Avengers, rien n'est jamais simple ! Les deux héros sont en effet pris à partie par de nombreux ennemis qui viennent troubler le calme auquel ils aspirent. Découvrez dans cet album les moments marquants du couple qui a animé le petit écran avec la série WandaVision.Ce volume regroupe : Giant-Size Avengers (1974) #4, Vision & Scarlet Witch (1982) #1-4, Vision & The Scarlet Witch (1985) #1-2, West Coast Avengers (1985) #2 et #45

Eine legendäre Avengers-Story um Vision und Scarlet Witch.

Die größte skupina komiksových superhrdinů spojuje své síly s úžasným Spider-Manem ve sbírce Marvel Team-Up! Sledujte, jak náš oblíbený pavouk bojuje po boku ikon, jako je mocný Thor, Human Torch, Iron Fist, Captain Britain nebo Wasp, a přitom sráží na kolena některé z nejďábelštějších marvelovských padouchů! Obsahuje sešity Marvel Team-Up 59-70.