Captain America: Death of the Red Skull

In this 2012 Marvel one-shot, John Byrne both writes and illustrates a standalone Captain America story that delivers on its title's grim promise. The issue focuses squarely on the iconic hero's long-running nemesis, bringing the Red Skull's narrative to a definitive close. As a single-issue done-in-one, it offers a concentrated dose of Byrne's classic storytelling style, serving as a notable capstone for a villain who has haunted Steve Rogers for decades.