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Marvel Masters: The Art of John Byrne #[nn]

Jan 2008 · Marvel UK · 14.99 GBP
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This 2008 Marvel UK hardcover collects a career-spanning gallery of John Byrne's iconic Marvel work, featuring his celebrated runs on Iron Fist, Spider-Man, and the X-Men. The volume showcases Byrne's dynamic storytelling and character designs for heroes like Wolverine, Iron Man, and the Human Torch, accompanied by commentary and rare art.

"Dark Asylum!" is a standout chapter in the X-Men saga, spotlighting a pivotal moment where Lilandra's justice clashes with Xavier's faith in redemption. Written by John Byrne and Chris Claremont, with Byrne's dynamic art and Terry Austin's sharp inks, the story unfolds on the Blue Area of the Moon as the X-Men face the Imperial Guard in a trial by combat over Jean Grey’s fate. Cover by John Byrne, this 2008 Marvel UK release captures the emotional intensity of a hero choosing sacrifice over power.

Contains 13 stories
Dark Asylum!
8 pp · Fantasy
Morning of the Mindstorm!
18 pp · Martial Arts, Superhero
Iron FistLee WingColleen WingJeryn Hogarth (introduction)Princess AzirLt. Rafael ScarfeAngar the Screamer (villain)Khumbala Bey (introduction, villain)Wendell Rand (illusion)Lei Kung, the Thunderer (illusion)

In "Morning of the Mindstorm!", Iron Fist arrives at the Wings to find Colleen gone and Lee acting unhinged, plunging into a surreal battle against illusions crafted by Angar. With Scarfe by his side, Danny fights through mind-bending attacks, only to uncover a Stark International ID card on the defeated villain—hinting at a deeper conspiracy behind Colleen’s disappearance.

Not All Thy Powers Can Save Thee!
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm]Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards] (flashback)Thing [Ben Grimm] (flashback)]Carol Danvers [Ms. Marvel]Tigra [Greer Nelson] (flashback)Captain Jean DeWolffLt. Rafael ScarfeOfficer RyanDanielSuper-Skrull [Kl'rtalso as Joshua Plague (flashback)] (villain)
All This and the QE2
17 pp · Superhero
Spider-Man [Peter Parker]Ms. Marvel [Carol Danvers]Captain Jean DeWolffLt. Rafael ScarfeDanielJosiah RubinMrs. RubinSuper-Skrull [Kl'rt] (villain)
The Fate of the Phoenix!
35 pp · Superhero
X-Men [Professor XCyclopsJean Grey [Dark PhoenixMarvel Girl] (death)StormWolverine [Logan]ColossusNightcrawler]Watcher [Uatu]RecorderBeastAngelMajestrix LilandraChamberlain ArakiShi'arKreeSkrullsSupreme IntelligenceEmpress Rk'llGladiatorImperial Guard [StarboltOracleTempestNightsideSmasherWarstar [B'NeeCc'll] (first)Earthquake (first)Hussar (first)Manta (first)]Raksar
Cap for President!
17 pp · Superhero
Agent Agent Zimmer (F.B.I.)The M.L.A. (terrorist groupfirst appearance)Congressman Gundersen (first appearance)Charlie (first appearance)Harv (first appearance)Marty (first appearance)Edna Crosley (first appearanceflashback)Charles P. Irwin
Terror in a Tiny Town
40 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]Invisible Girl [Sue Storm Richards]Human Torch [Johnny Storm]The Thing [Ben Grimm]]Alicia Masters (guest star)Franklin Richards (guest star)Puppet Master (villain)Doctor Doom [Victor von Doom] (villain)

In "Terror in a Tiny Town," the Fantastic Four wake up in a world that feels eerily familiar—almost like their own, but subtly wrong. As they navigate this strange version of reality, they begin to suspect that something far more sinister is at play, with Doctor Doom pulling strings from beyond.

...And One Shall Surely Die
38 pp · Superhero
Alpha Flight [Guardian [James MacDonald Hudson] (death)ShamanSnowbirdAuroraNorthstarPuckMarrinaSasquatch [Dr. Walter Langkowski]]Heather HudsonMX39147 [Delphine Courtney]Jerome Jaxon [also as Box] (origin, death)Omega Flight [Diamond LilSmart Alec (death)FlashbackWildchild]Sub-Mariner [Namor]Roxxon Oil (flashback)August D'Angelo (flashback)Box [Roger Bochs]

In this gripping tale from *Marvel Masters: The Art of John Byrne*, the fractured legacy of Alpha Flight collides with the ambitions of Omega Flight as old allies turn to enemies. When Mac's Guardian suit is critically damaged mid-battle, a split-second distraction from Heather sets off a chain of events that leaves Mac’s fate hanging in the balance.

Fifth Column
40 pp · Superhero
The Avengers [Captain America [Steve Rogers]Starfox [Eros]Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]Black Knight [Dane Whitman]HerculesWasp [Janet Van Dyne]]Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticInvisible GirlHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]]Zabyk (villain)Myrn (villain)Skrulls (villains)
Member of the Wedding
22 pp · Superhero
HulkBruce Banner (also in flashback)Rick Jones (also in flashback)Betty Ross BannerNew Hulkbusters [Craig SaundersSamuel John LaRoquetteDr. Armand MartelProfessor Hideko Takata]Doc Samson [Leonard Samson]Captain America [Steve Rogers] (flashback)Captain Marvel [Mar-Vell] (flashback)Rom (flashback)Reverend Morris (first appearance)Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross

In "Member of the Wedding," Rick arrives at the wedding of Bruce and Betty, only to find the ceremony interrupted by Thunderbolt Ross, who arrives with the Hulkbusters and Samson in tow. As chaos erupts and Rick is shot, the wedding proceeds—defiant, defiantly heartfelt, and utterly unforgettable.

Second Chance
22 pp · Superhero
She-Hulk [Jennifer Walters]Circus of Crime [Ringmaster [Maynard Tiboldt]Bruto [Bruce Olafsen]ProfessorErnesto GambonnoLuigi GambonnoPrincess Python [Zelda DuBois]]Headmen [Arthur NagenRuby ThursdayJerold MorganChondu]Rick Jones (flashbackcameo)Hulk [Bruce Banner] (flashbackcameo)
Purpose!
23 pp · Superhero
Namor, the Sub-Mariner (origin)Carrie Alexander (introduction)Dr. Alexander (introduction)Ve'ehalo (introduction)Phoebe Marrs (introduction)Desmond Marrs (introduction)Marrina (cameo)Dorma (cameo)Lady Fen (cameo flashback)Leonard McKenzie (cameo flashback)Tha-Korr (cameo flashback)

In "Purpose!", Namor rises from the sea onto a remote island, his mind shattered by unseen forces. When the inventor Caleb Alexander and his daughter Carrie arrive, they use a device of Caleb’s design to restore him—only to be rewarded with a chest of unimaginable wealth. Now, with Namor’s fortune in hand, the Alexanders aim to heal the planet, unaware that their new wealth has already drawn the attention of the ruthless siblings Desmond and Phoebe Marrs, who are determined to seize control of their growing enterprise.

Friends and Enemies
22 pp · Superhero
X-Men [CyclopsAngelBeastMarvel Girl [Jean Grey]IcemanProfessor XHavokLorna Dane [Polaris]]Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]ThingCrystal]MagnetoNamor, the Sub-MarinerMole ManDormaThe Promise (organization)Teri MartinAshley Martin

In "Friends and Enemies," Professor X navigates a storm of alliances and betrayals as he teams with the Fantastic Four to face Magneto, while the X-Men race to free Polaris from the Promise. With Havok by his side and the Mole Man's lair in chaos, old conflicts collide and new lines are drawn—just as a quiet farewell marks a turning point. One week later, the team reunites at the mansion for Beast’s birthday, the echoes of the past still hanging in the air.

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Full credits

writer, artist John Byrne
colorist Glynis Wein
cover pencils, inks John Byrne

Reprints

↩ Reprints Giant-Size Dracula #5 (1975), Marvel Premiere #25 (1975), Marvel Team-Up #61 (1977), Marvel Team-Up #62 (1977), The X-Men #137 (1980), Captain America #250 (1980), Fantastic Four #236 (1981), Alpha Flight #12 (1984), The Avengers Annual #14 (1985), The Incredible Hulk #319 (1986), The Sensational She-Hulk #1 (1989), Namor, the Sub-Mariner #1 (1990), X-Men The Hidden Years #22 (2001)

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