Stephen Byrne (comics)

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Stephen Byrne
Born
Stephen Andrew Byrne

(1986-03-07) 7 March 1986 (age 39)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupation(s)Comics artist, animator

Stephen Andrew Byrne (born 7 March 1986, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish artist and animator noted for his work in animation,[1] comic books, video games, and television. He is best known for his work on the Serenity comic with Joss Whedon and Chris Roberson,[2] DC's Green Arrow,[3] and his online animated shorts.

He collaborated with Brian Michael Bendis on the creator-owned sci-fi series Joy Operations under Bendis' Jinxworld imprint, published by Dark Horse Comics in 2021.[4]

He also illustrated the crossover comic miniseries Justice League/Power Rangers, written by Tom Taylor, which debuted in 2017 as a collaboration between DC Comics and BOOM! Studios. The series received media attention for its tone, visual flair, and character moments.[5][6]

Biography

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Byrne was born in Dublin. By age 12, he knew he was going to be an artist.

Byrne currently lives in Seattle, Washington, working on Plants vs. Zombies Heroes.

His projects include Wonder Twins from DC Comics, released in February 2019.

Comic book credits

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Steve Loves Internet – creator/writer/artist"Steve Loves Internet: Future Award Winning Webcomic". stevelovesinternet.com. Retrieved 2 June 2016. (webcomic, 2005)

Trick 'r Treat: Days of the Dead – artist (Legendary Comics, 2015)"Legendary Comics to Run "PACIFIC RIM," "TRICK R' TREAT" Sequel Tie-ins". Dread Central. 18 October 2009. Retrieved 1 February 2012.

Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #2 – cover artist (Titan Comics, 2016)"Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor #2 Covers Revealed". Cavan Scott. 27 February 2016. Retrieved 2 June 2016.

Dark Horse Announces 2016 Free Comic Book Day Gold Comic #6: "Serenity" (with Joss Whedon and Chris Roberson, Dark Horse Comics, 2016)

Green Arrow #6, 7, 9 (with Benjamin Percy, DC Comics, 2016)

Joy Operations (with Brian Michael Bendis, Dark Horse Comics, 2021)

Justice League/Power Rangers (with Tom Taylor, DC Comics/BOOM! Studios, 2017)

Video game credits

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2014 Peggle 2, UI (PopCap Games, Electronic Arts)

2015 Peggle Blast, Art Lead (PopCap Games, Electronic Arts)

2016 Plants vs. Zombies Heroes, art director (PopCap Games, Electronic Arts) (with Kevin Hanna, Jordan Kotzebue, and Chris Furnis)

References

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  1. ^ "PROVING HE BELONGS". The Bronze Review. 29 October 2015. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Dark Horse Announces 2016 Free Comic Book Day Gold". Free Comic Book Day. 6 May 2016. Retrieved 1 February 2012.
  3. ^ "Stephen Byrne returns to Green Arrow". Bleeding Cool. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 22 September 2016.
  4. ^ "Stephen Byrne on building the sci-fi world of 'Joy Operations' with Brian Michael Bendis". AIPT. 30 September 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  5. ^ "Tom Taylor & Stephen Byrne on the JUSTICE LEAGUE/POWER RANGERS Crossover". FreakSugar. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  6. ^ "How Taylor And Byrne Juggled Two Universes For 'Justice League/Power Rangers'". ComicsAlliance. 9 January 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2025.