Modern Masters Volume 7: John Byrne (MODERN MASTERS SC) - Softcover

With his work on Marvel Comics' X-Men and Fantastic Four and subsequent revamping of Superman for DC, John Byrne became the most popular comic-book artist of the 1980s. Nothing he's done in the two decades since, from stints with such established characters as Sub-Mariner and Wonder Woman to original creations the Next Men and Lab Rats, has made a similar impact. He retains a loyal fan base, though, which follows his every move. In a book-length interview, -Byrne retraces his career, from fascination with American superhero comics while growing up in Canada to current disillusionment with the industry. The accompanying black-and-white art--comics pages, rough sketches, and other rare drawings--shows how ideally suited Byrne's action-packed, character-driven style is to the superhero genre to which he has confined himself near totally throughout his career. Though Byrne's luster has dimmed, his enthusiasts will relish this tribute, as will other longtime comics readers who fondly remember his 1980s work. Gordon Flagg
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