Byrd

Byrd is a superhuman operative who debuted in the Image Universe, first appearing in the Jack Kirby co-created Phantom Force and later operating alongside heroes such as Kodiak and Dash across titles including NewMen, Glory, and Brigade.

Byrd soared onto the scene in 1993's Phantom Force #1 — a debut bearing the legendary creative fingerprints of Jack Kirby and Michael Thibodeaux, making this Image character's origin about as storied as the Copper/Modern Age gets. Over a span stretching into the 2010s, Byrd carved out a genuine presence across titles like NewMen, Glory, and Brigade, sharing adventures with a colorful roster that includes Kodiak, Dash, and Lisa Richards. With 50 catalog appearances and two collector-recognized key issues to their name, Byrd is the kind of deep-cut Image character that rewards the dedicated fan willing to dig into the wild, ambitious era when Image was rewriting the rules of superhero comics.