John Byrne--Action Comics #588 (DC 1987) Superman with Hawkman and Hawkwoman
Artist: John Byrne (All)
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DescriptionHere’s a terrific cover for Action Comics #588 from John Byrne’s run on the Superman titles. Action Comics was kind of like Marvel’s Team-Up, with Superman pairing up with various other DC characters. In this issue, Superman is summoned by Hawkman and Hawkwoman to help stop an alien invasion fleet on its way to destroy the Earth. It’s a gorgeous cover, with classic, idealized images of Superman, Hawkman and Hawkwoman flying close to the sun. I love how powerfully Byrne drew Superman here, his arms spread wide as he flies towards battle--It's just so damn heroic looking. Byrne’s idealized approach extended to his portrayal of Hawkman and Hawkwoman as well, who are both depicted with wings outspread, confidently following Superman’s lead. I really like Byrne’s inks on this cover, especially the bold brushstrokes he used to indicate the feathers on Hawkman and Hawkwoman’s wings. I also appreciate the way Bryne kept the background simple to keep the focus on the heroes. It’s a stunning piece of work and I’m delighted to add it to my collection.Social/Sharing |
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Peter Sullivan 
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Wonderful! Now all you have to do is change your name to Keith!
M L
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Pure Byrne Goodness! This really brings back memories. Congrats Bill!
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
SO heroic looking! And wow, so epic to have such a beautiful JOHN BYRNE SUPERMAN COVER!! Always so excited to see your new posts, Bill, thanks so much for sharing.
Fisch Benz
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Sharp lines and space-y wonder! Byrne at his best!
Rom 2814
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Congrats, beautiful cover with a lot of fond memories attached to it!
West Stephan
Member Since 2007
2 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Look out! It's a bird! It's a plane! No... it's two birds and Superman! Nice pick-up by the legend John Byrne.
Red Raven
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
WoooooooooW Very beautiful piece DC comics by the master - Congratulations my friend !!!
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Byrne delivers such an impressive cover here! What an amazing acquisition!!!
J. Lim
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 10/1/2024
What a beautiful Byrne Superman cover! Man, I wish he was still drawing
Mark V
Member Since 2021
2 - Posted on 10/1/2024
One of the best covers Byrne drew for his 17-issue Action Comics run. Congrats, Bill!
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Fantastic Byrne Action cover, stunning - congrats Bill!
Paul Brzegowy
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
This the kind of cover that would get me to buy the book, congrats on a great pick up.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
2 - Posted on 10/1/2024
I really liked how they used this title as Superman's team-up book. It made for some really spectacular covers, like this one. Byrne was still firing on all cylinders during his Superman work. He was one of the very few artists who could get me to even pick up a Superman comic. Anyway, great cover. With not one, not two, but three characters! Congrats!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
2 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Gosh, I remember how absolutely excited I was when the earth shattering news of Byrne's departure from Marvel to move over to revamp Superman at DC hit all the hobby periodicals. It was probably, to this day even, the biggest news about any comic book artist ever announced. That he was taking over not only a brand new Superman title but also Action Comics and that the latter would be turned into a Team-Up comic, well that was just out of this world exciting! As fan of ALL winged characters, I've always been partial to Hawkman and Hawkgirl, so to see them both here backing up Superman, it was just such a thrill! What can you say, really? Byrne at the peak of his power and popularity! An amazing piece of DC 80's history!
Amir E
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
What a great cover Bill! Love the composition and the eye is smoothly guided to take in each character!
Steven biali001
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Great images of three iconic DC superheroes. Congrats!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
It's soaring and inspirational! Much like Ikarus with wings getting close to the sun, only these three won't melt under the pressure! Great composition by Byrne with all the in V formation! Would have worked great during WWII as well.
Miki Annamanthadoo
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Soaring higher than an eagle! Congrats!
Peter Venkman
Member Since 2003
2 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Any Byrne cover from this time period is a cause for celebration. Congrats !
Jimmy Cawley
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
It's a Byrne, it's not plain, it's a super cover!
David Kwock
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Wow! Beautiful cover! Love the contrast of this image. Ive always loved the designs of Hawkman; major congrats Bill!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Always look forward to your posts (and you never disappoint)!
This title was so cool b/c you got not only Byrne Superman, but guest stars by Byrne! Superman as the central figure with the Hawks at his side exemplifies the intent to continue on in the DC Comics Presents tradition (but just in the pages of Action Comics).
Awesome Cover!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Into the cosmos... a transcendant scene that would take anyone's breath away, but not these heroes'! Byrne at the peak of his powers, tasked with a memorable cover -- and does he deliver. Congrats on yet another monumental addition!
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/1/2024
Fantastic cover by one if the best. Congrats!!
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
Forum Moderator
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Striking image of Superman as only Byrne can do. I also love the nod to Hawkman and Hawkgirl.
F M
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Great triangular composition for a peak Superman Byrne cover
Tony Marine
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
What a great prime period Byrne cover!! I'm jealous!! Congrats!!
Jason G
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Beautiful Byrne on Byrne piece! I love the composition with the 3 heroes in flight. The simple, but interesting background is perfect as well. Really makes the characters pop off the page. Amazing cover!
Joe Murray
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
OK, this one takes the cakebreak! It vies for my all-time favorite Byrne Action Comics cover, and is a great callback to the Superman frontispiece in the Art of John Byrne, Vol. 1, huge congrats!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
What a powerful cover. As you described the technique with pencils and inks on this one is verywell executed and almost perfect. Superb images of the heroes they look like almost gods. I agree you on the magnetism of the characters, Excellent. Huge congratulations.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Superb Byrne heroics! Great write up, Bill, that really encapsulates so many of the special things about this piece: portraits of not one, but -three- heroes beautifully realized by Byrne (yet no one can upstage Supes! :) ). The simple, strong compositional design is paired with brilliant execution and balance (setting the darker wings against the white sun & Superman's white flight trail against the black backdrop of space) to create an image that is super tight, terrifically exciting, and totally deadline-friendly. Byrne is the consummate pro, and this cover (just like your collection, Bill) is out of this world. Wow - MEGA-congrats, Bill!!
Chuck Arnold
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Love this series, and Byrne Superman covers. Interesting and of note, Byrne was experimenting with computer graphics and I believe the bg stars was rendered on an early Macintosh (Byrne would have to confirm) and early example of digital art in comics!
Duke Fleed
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Powerful image! Normally, not a fan of symmetry, but it works perfectly here. Huge congrats!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Just really cool seeing the 3 flying heroes, but 2 with arms AND wings spread and one with just arms :) The Supes particularly...just classic Byrne. No doubt it's HIS Supes when you see it! Classic action and Action cover, Bill, congrats!
Tommy Kohlmaier
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
Strong and staight "as superhero as can be" cover by the John and I endorse all words that you write in the description. And: poor pitiful Hawkgirl was not even mentioned in the "announcement" title text... although this goodie is not from the 1950s and drawn by a great fan and master artist that always loved to write and draw beautiful and strong-willed female comic characters in so many series...! Anyway, huge congrats!
Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 10/2/2024
This is ICONIC! AND GORGEOUS! Congrats!
Some Collector
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 10/4/2024
Great cover! I love how powerful Sups looks on this.
Will K
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/5/2024
Cool period in the post-Crisis DC Universe. Byrne was setting up the relationships between Superman and a bunch of DC characters. Even after so many artists had previously taken on Superman, Byrne was still able to create his own unique vision of Superman and other DC characters. Even the whole "no more blue hair" thing was news !! The pixelated space background is more apparent than in print.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 10/6/2024
Great Byrne Superman cover. Not sure how intentional it is, but with the framing and tangent lines, it almost looks like Supes is carrying the sun on his shoulders (and Atlas thought he had it bad...). In any case, congrats on another stellar pickup!
NEBUR ADLAN
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 10/7/2024
Superb cover Bill !
The images of Superman with the Hawk's are fantastic !
Inking is amazing too , Byrne is a very complete artist.
Like a lot the union of the background with white gouache to make the sun flames...
Congrats again...whats next ? 😂
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 10/8/2024
Prime example of Byrne's work on Superman. Fantastic pickup, Bill!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 10/14/2024
Terrific cover is an understatement - this is great!
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 10/27/2024
Absolute perfect Byrne Superman, a perfect rendering from a master. Hearty congratulations!
Ron B
Member Since 2024
1 - Posted on 12/10/2024
WOW. This is the perfect Byrne. I love the way the wings were inked and the use of negative spacing throughout. Stunning.
Bill C
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 12/10/2024
Fantastic image, with Byrne still at his peak. I remember when this came out.
THIEFAR art
Member Since 2010
1 - Posted on 12/29/2024
How wonderful. I am blown away by your collection. Merry Christmas my friend.
gene o
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 1/6/2025
you can never go wrong with some JB! Classic layout + dramatic costumes + fantastic rendering = one beautiful pick-up!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 1/19/2025
I can look at every perspective, every dynamic, even through historical lens of importance. And what it comes down to is. This is a jaw dropper of a piece. Congrats good buddy
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