Collection: John Byrne

John Byrne – The Visionary of the Golden Age of Superhero Comics

The artist who redefined the Marvel and DC mythos

John Byrne (born 1950 in Walsall, England) is one of the most important and influential names in the history of American comics.
Author, illustrator and screenwriter, Byrne has shaped entire generations of readers thanks to his dynamic, realistic and narratively powerful style, which redefined the superhero aesthetic between the 1970s and 1990s.

Having moved to Canada as a child, Byrne entered the world of professional comics in the 1970s, distinguishing himself for his ability to combine visual energy, cinematic storytelling and anatomical precision .
Over the course of his career, he worked for both major American publishing houses— Marvel Comics and DC Comics —leaving an indelible mark on some of the most beloved series of all time.

His masterpieces

At Marvel , John Byrne signs some of the most iconic sagas:

• Uncanny X-Men , alongside Chris Claremont, with whom he redefines mutants and brings the series to its creative peak;
• Fantastic Four , a series in which he renews the group for a new generation, bringing back the original spirit of Jack Kirby and Stan Lee;
• Alpha Flight , the first major Canadian superhero team, which he conceived and designed;
• and memorable runs on The Incredible Hulk , The Avengers , Spider-Man and many more.

For DC Comics , Byrne is the author of one of the most important reinterpretations of all time:

• The Man of Steel (1986) , the miniseries that relaunched Superman after “Crisis on Infinite Earths”, establishing the new modern origin of the Man of Steel.
  He also contributed to titles such as Wonder Woman , Doom Patrol , Batman and Green Lantern , demonstrating a unique versatility and stylistic consistency.

The Collection – Original DC and Marvel Art

Our exclusive collection is a tribute to John Byrne's extraordinary career and his impact on the history of American comics.
Includes authentic original art from historic Marvel and DC Comics publications, true fragments of a golden age of sequential art.

In particular, the collection includes:

• Original art by John Byrne for series published by Marvel and DC, which demonstrate his mastery of building action, drama and visual depth with a clean, dynamic and powerful line.
• Iconic scenes featuring beloved characters — from Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, to the X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the Hulk — are brought to life with the unmistakable visual and narrative power that made Byrne a legend.
• Unique collectibles , ideal for those who want to own an authentic part of the history of American comics and contemporary pop art.

Each panel demonstrates the perfect synergy between drawing and storytelling: the immediacy of gesture, the precision of composition, and the power of imagery that has defined decades of visual culture.

Why Collect John Byrne

• A living legend of comics, Byrne is recognized as one of the greatest exponents of the modern age of comics, celebrated for redefining the imagery of iconic superheroes.
• Artistic and historical value: his original plates represent a unique period in American comics, one of the most beloved by readers and collectors around the world.
• Guaranteed authenticity: all the works in our collection are original, verified and carefully curated to ensure quality, provenance and value over time.