John Byrne
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in August 2026.
publication date: Friday, August 14, 2026 (part of August 2026)
category: 
Comics
clue: This controversial creator has written and drawn many famous superheroes, but he's most famous for burning down the house (of ideas) in X-Men comics: He created or co-created Dark Phoenix, Days of Future Past, Kitty Pryde, Bishop, Alpha Flight, and Wolverine's brown costume.
explanation: "House of Ideas" is a common nickname for Marvel Comics (as well as a place within their fictional canon). more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm and Richard Slominsky
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