Unauthorized John Byrne X-Men Bootleg Fan Fiction Picks Up Right Where Dark Phoenix Left Off!

[@officegossip]

This is basically a free artisan edition with no inks. This is awesome.

[@PeterPalmiotti]

At 71 John Byrne is making better comics then kids half his age. This is fantastic, I'll have to grab them up! Back in the day when John was drawing the X-Men I was up at Marvel a lot and snagged copies of his pencils while he was still on the book. These books feel the same as the classics, he hasn't lost any quality or enjoyment in his work! Amazing!

[@rbiznezz2]

That Byrne art is at least 90% among some of his finest draftsmanship. The man is a true living legend, warts and all. I'd love to see what it would look like inked by some of today's guys like Ivan Reis or even a 90s guy like Scott Williams. There's not a lot of guys that immediately come to mind that can handle the varying textures and depictions of depth that Byrne put into this work. Still massively impressive after all these decades.

[@robi6317]

byrne is the successor to Kirby i think

[@Jessamer]

This is not Byrne's work! Jeffdraw, is the artist.

[@cowbelltv4865]

I’ve reading daily since the beginning. It’s amazing that these “books” haven’t made a bigger splash. I hope your attention will drive more eyes the current work of comics legend John Byrne!

[@mattstanislen3165]

why isnt part 1-7 on the site? Starts at 8

[@RobertNorton12013]

Literally a dream come true project. A classic artist drawing a comic in the way they used to in the old days. This would be like seeing mcfarlane tackle spiderman again and jim lee on xmen again. Its so neat to see someone actually doing some shit we want to see. So cool.

[@gregwilliams4454]

So glad you guys picked up on this. It has been a dream come true. I’ve been reading it since the beginning and transported back to that time. All the storylines I heard rumors of all those years ago are finally here!

[@ascorvinus]

Maybe one day we can get more of his She-Hulk too. Byrne's She-Hulk was the best She-Hulk.

[@TheTonyFigueroa]

John Byrne still has his chops to say the least. He's also a product of a certain editorial philosophy that stressed storytelling above all else. That means, among other things, the ability to draw with equal conviction the cosmic and the mundane.

[@Lannes03]

Christmas... IN JANUARY ))) ))) ))) Thanks for Putting This UP!!! My Favorite Writer AND Illustrator "JOHN BYRNE"

[@Spaceprince72]

I love this. Marvel, make this official and I might actually buy my first Marvel comic in years.

[@jonathansoko1085]

Marvel BEGGED Byrne to let them publish this. He refused them becuase he didnt want them to get credit for it, and he didnt want them to change anything, which they would have. I am HAPPY he refused them

[@HisEntropicHighness]

@@jonathansoko1085 Me too. They don't deserve him.

[@NatsuMatto]

Thank you for this video... I had no idea this thing existed! I grew up as a comic fan in the 80s and 90s, and Byrne was THE MAN for me (I was too young to care/know much about Kirby at the time... so Byrne was my Kirby equivalent). It blows my mind that he has essentially created 17 full 20+ page issued of "doujinshi" with his own version of Uncanny X-Men. Downloading them now and reading them soon. Honestly boggles my mind how he has pretty much pulled away from comics work entirely and just does commissions and things like this over on his forum.

[@NatsuMatto]

After reading the first few issues of this... not gonna lie... it definitely needs an editor. Story-wise, it's not the man's best work. Art-wise, it's still beautiful to look at. I realize, of course, that this is "free" doujinshi put out into the world and I shouldn't expect the same level of perfection as if it WAS a Marvel product.

[@johnmcmurray1912]

I ordered volumes 1 and 2 today. After watching this, I'm gonna buy the entire run. I also have the Byrne-Claremont X-men run in 7.5+ condition. John Byrne is my absolute favorite.

[@jimwojton7369]

Magnificent! John Byrne is my favorite creator. It's like he never skipped a beat. I have to find this!!

[@rbiznezz2]

That kid Willie eventually showed up in an Iron Man annual guest starring X-Factor. He didn't make it to the end of the issue alive. And I think you guys were trying to reference "Power Pack", the 80s kids superhero group powered by the a dying super-powered alien ala Green Lantern's Abin Sur.

[@antonydrossos5719]

I collected John Byrne's run on Fantastic Four for two years, as well as the early issues of Alpha Flight. His influence is probably there in my own artwork.

[@paulhardman2515]

This is mind blowing! I didn't think something like this could even exist! So great to see this!

[@mattprather3140]

What a great read. Thanks for hipping me to these. Good on you for shining a light on this project guys.

[@darrenkairis9733]

Yes! There's a total three dimensionality to these uninked pages, his weighted lines with his shading and foliage gives me a wonderful Byrne fix. Master level eye candy, working on so many levels.

[@DennisCNolasco]

So that’s what 100000 hours of drawing skill looks like 👌

[@Rometiklan]

Awesome vid and analysis of one of my favorite artists of all time. I was a rabid fan back in the day and reading the Elsewhen series is like going back in time . Never thought I`d ever see Byrne draw X-Men again. Currently on issue 6 and having a blast. Byrne has been re-inventing himself ...I don`t see a lot of Byrne`s usual stock poses and tropes that he used back in the day. Turning out 3 or 4 pages a day, he took a few shortcuts here and there, but there`s a lot of new stuff in Elsewhen. I got to get my hands on that book too. Thanks for posting!

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

I need a copy of this STAT!

[@philiparsenault1043]

marvel released a one shot called Phoenix in 1984 that showed the original ending to issue 137. also included a round table discussion where Claremont and Byrne talk about how they wanted phoenix saga to end and where to go from there.

[@TheDrigodamus]

Ed everyone can tell you get down with the hood… you kill me with the slight subliminals…love it! Nas shout out!

[@bobhoskins-kl6ue]

Jim, would love to see you ink a page this, hell just pick a panel you like and ink that. Each of you should pick your favorite panel and ink it.

[@danieljeyn9847]

Man, I've been drawing so much lately. I wonder if I could draw a good comic panel like John Byrne? *sees this* okay

[@matthewbrookeart]

as a short dude i appreciate accurate sized wolverine XD

[@tedankhamenbonnah4848]

Your conversations always lay the comics industry bare. Thanks for sharing!

[@jazzlehazzle]

This is probably one of the most complete and profound examples of total comics pencil mastery anyone will ever see (unless already a professional inker). Watch and learn kids! :D

[@peterwoodhouse4314]

Seeing these on the JB Forum is such a treat. Once Byrne warmed up with the first few issues (remember he's basically retired at this stage as some time a couple of years ago he began a long sabbatical) he's been cooking on gas ever since. Wonderful art!

[@jclaurent3108]

Amazing !!! Has somebody called Terry Austin already ?!? I cannot wait for that Uncanny X-Men by John Byrne Omnibus with only his stuff. Question where do you place the Hidden Years in there ?!?

[@robi6317]

he prob wouldnt pick Terry Austin

[@robi6317]

@@alandoane9168 it was pretty bad, and i hate Palmer's inking

[@samuelprocter7606]

I know there's a digital version on his site but man do I want that physical tpb.

[@Rosey-kp4ge]

Me too! If you find out how to get a physical copy please share that info with me!

[@lotsalube]

Just print it from online, then do a custome edition.

[@TheMadNomade]

@@Rosey-kp4ge have you found a copy?

[@apexcomix3200]

OMG!!! I've seen a page of John Byrne's X-MEN on SyFy.com. Now it's all in a book with another book following it. I love it!!!

[@donaldsimpson2237]

Independent comics for years has been all about saying there is no need for the top-heavy, continuity-obsessed editorial apparatus of the big companies, which has only stifled creativity. (It's never been anti-superheroes per se.) Glad to see Byrne coming around to our side.

[@cookieDaXapper]

Master Artist John Byrne, the man whose work inspired me to want a career in comics!!!! Now I get my figure work "style" from Starlin, and Cockrum, but Byrne, and Perez,.......truly "Sons Of Kirby". PEACE family of the Pen. (wish there was a master sized version of THIS!!!)

[@buckysinister]

The boys are right on target about Byrne's art on this project. It's among the best he's ever done, which is impressive to see at this point in his career. Storywise, though, it's not a patch on the actual Claremont/Bryne run. It's well-done old school super hero comics, don't get me wrong. But it's lacking that edge of perversity Claremont brought to the table. So I guess what I'm saying is, I want a little "My Dinner With Andre" to go along with the Lee/Kirby action.

[@phelipegoncalves9355]

Just finished the video, is absolutely impressive how good Byrne is. It's unbelievable the quality of the composition, action scenes and facial expressions. I always thought his expressions were normal until I started to read other artists and nobody has ever done, to me, as good as Byrne did.

[@andyristainodraws]

awesome! wow. thanks for posting about this. i had no idea. i've got to watch this vid later after i've read the comics.

[@sayitwithhellhounds]

Fantastic work from Byrne, although he kinda overuses the Savage Land (see also The Hidden Years).

[@Mr1980aml]

Thaks a lot for this review, guys! Glad to see Byrne is still delivering. Hope there'll come the day this gets published on paper, inked or not, so we comic readers can get our hands on it. Cheers to you all, people! And stay safe.

[@Jessamer]

It's not Byrne. Its Fan Fiction..nevermind.

[@JuwanBuchanan]

@@Jessamer who gives a shit. Everything you ever read or watched is fanfiction created by different people on the products you like.

[@bobhoskins-kl6ue]

I'm so pissed I just saw this 10 minutes before I go to work, can't wait to get home and finish watching

[@johnpearson3683]

AWEsome book - can't wait for part two - would love to see you both ink a page each!

[@cultofj3777]

I thought I got to the point where Byrne couldn't surprise me with his work anymore. Man was I wrong!!!

[@bobhoskins-kl6ue]

we're at 23k views guys

[@AccidentalReefer]

This is too cool. I want a copy. Thanks for bringing this to light. Subd

[@williamsantana6594]

Thank you for sharing the art and explaining this convoy I would love to get that one.

[@erikcjones]

I got the hookup from Jeff haha! I refuse to confirm or deny that I've got a couple copies on the way for me and my friends.

[@LarryKingUndead]

The best X-Men comic I've seen in ages. I hope this hits the 20K views so you guys can talk about the follow up. I'm doing my part!

[@MakThaNife]

what's the guys name on instagram? @jeffdraw ? I MUST have a copy of this!

[@portland-182]

1.05.47 That spaceship looks like a truncated 'Seaview' from 'Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea'

[@rickytoddbotelho9555]

Finally new news on javelin Johnny Byrne! Gotta get this book! Ooh la la!😄

[@FunkyFu42]

Want more!!!!!!! I've read a few of these pages colored.. It's sick!

[@bobhoskins-kl6ue]

"I read the dark phoenix saga in a tpb" the 80's one with the Sienkiewicz cover? That's the one I've had since I was in HS

[@donaldsimpson2237]

Really historically important that somebody like Byrne is doing "bootleg fanfac" without editorial hindrance or legal authorization. I've had arguments on Facebook from fans who just don't see the significance of this but to me it's the future not only of comics but of entertainment properties. Cannot be overstated how important this is. (And I'm not even a Byrne fan be any means; to my mind he has tremendous deficiencies as an artist. But even I can see this is some of the best stuff he's ever done, and completely without corporate bigwigs or editorial retreats.)

[@JuwanBuchanan]

I don't care if a comic is canon or non-canon as long as it's good. Everything people read are fanfiction, even if officially published.

[@shilesw5324]

I know the pages are free to print yourself, but where can you get this printed book version?

[@TueSorensen]

You send the PDF file(s) to a printing company, such as Books on Demand. Pretty straight-forward.

[@keng.2468]

Thanks guys for posting. I have to get a copy of this!!!

[@ibuprofeno400pa]

a John Byrne interview would be great...

[@jclaurent3108]

Is this going to be part of what was announced by Marvel having 80s/90s artists coming back to the X-Men ?!

[@bilthompson8344]

Nope, he talked with Marvel about it but decided to just do the project as fanfic on his website.

[@jonathansoko1085]

@@bilthompson8344 Correction. Marvel begged him, and byrne refused them because they would take credit and change things.

[@kevinlkoehler]

What If John Byrne did The Dazzler? She would probably be in Guardians

[@pjbrown4736]

"Best.Kayfabe.Ever."--Comic Book Guy

[@scottscomicsretroreview3726]

Proof that John Byrne’s a Master

[@DrDoomPool]

I can’t believe marvel wouldn’t just pony up man, buy this from Byrne and print em up! If I was an editor/executive over there, I’d b all over it. I want two. One to keep, one to ink... Edit: guess they tried and he wasn’t down? Interesting...

[@bobhoskins-kl6ue]

wow, really? because I was thinking the same thing, buy the damn thing Marvel. There's no way a Byrne X-Men book isn't going to sell.

[@mazzacanemedia]

I’d assume they wouldn’t want to be associated with a bigoted pos like Byrne

[@robi6317]

@@quinncroft7037 did he mean you're born with either of those traits?

[@DrDoomPool]

@@mazzacanemedia yeah if I go back to pretend land were I run shit at marvel, that would be a tough call. I didn’t realize Byrne had made such awful comments. That’s lame. On one hand I believe people should be able to separate the art from artist, but do I want to support someone with those views monetarily? No. No, I really don’t...

[@brianng3414]

@@DrDoomPool At this stage, I want to hear those words coming out of John's mouth. I don't want to hear gossip of what he might have said. Having heard couple of conversations he has, I don't think he will be shy if that is actually his view. Granted, he is also coming from an older generation. But I still want to hear it from him. But it would be said if it is true.

[@ronprewoznik3566]

I want that book! It looks awesome.

[@tminus543]

Hey guys I love your channel.. Where can I find a copy of this book?!!! Man I would love to ink the legendary John Byrne's artwork!

[@illikaspain]

This is dope...John Byrne doujinshi

[@bryanc23]

Where can we get a copy of this comic?

[@hcanderson3787]

Byrne has not lost a beat. Amazing.

[@geoffyuendesign]

What if a fan was inking this and posting it on Instagram? 🤔

[@upside4078]

In my opinion, no one draws the (entire) Marvel Universe like John Byrne. And this is just the latest example. Nuff Said.

[@cjansenATL]

To me, Kitty was the Bilbo/Frodo of the X-Men Fellowship.

[@miamikaos5958]

Jokes on the sentinel, recent retcon Franklin is not a mutant. He was powerful enough to rewrite his dna because he thought he was a mutant (insert rimshot).

[@lobbymccawker2083]

Where do you buy these? I looked on ebay and couldn't see them..

[@LUSTOMAG]

Id buy this in a heart beat

[@kevinlkoehler]

I think we're missing a lot of the true Xavier / Lilandria love story

[@eddiemorgan7890]

Fantastic show guys

[@NitroModelsAndComics]

Byrne just showing everyone why he is the Premier X-Men artist of the age. Storm is my all time X-Man and she looks amazing here. Just ridiculous storytelling. Marvel is so bankrupt right now they need this to gain any kind of respect.

[@docavenger1560]

Where do you get a copy of this amazing book

[@adriangamezmaldonado7569]

I feel as if every time you touch the pages with your hands you are going to erase the drawings ...

[@rand0me]

This is amazing. Marvel should publish it.

[@jonathansoko1085]

Nope. Marvel begged byrne to give it to them to publish but rightfully he refused them. They would take credit and change things. Byrne did the right thing. Its out there for the world, for free. And if you want it printed, all you have to do is pay to have one printed from a printer.

[@luisquiles6676]

WHERE can i buy this book! Be safe and well in2021.

[@denniscooper8483]

How do you get the physical trade paperback you guys are showing?

[@mrtang18]

THAT WAS AMAZINGGGGG

[@popcultureshops]

Byrne's early digital lettering was apparently based on Dave Gibbons hand lettering. There was a story circulating fandom at one point where Gibbons wryly called Byrne out about that during a comic panel (how Gibbons must have been doing it in his sleep), at which point Byrne pulled out a chequebook and immediately wrote him a cheque during this panel. In some versions of the urban legend, Gibbons told Byrne it wasn't enough.

[@robi6317]

byrne made his own font for quicker lettering

[@richarddunn7017]

Wanna see grids? Check out Art Adams' pencils. He's grid CRAZY!

[@richarddunn7017]

Also, just got EC artist edition after your review. I noticed those pages have pre lined blue grids

[@mrbunglestuff]

where do i get a copy of this???

[@hocsx]

This is just awesome.

[@AgentMorgan2010]

Where did you get these trade paperbacks? _I MUST HAVE THEM!_

[@i-wont-tell4295]

I have both volumes and they are great.

[@denniscooper8483]

How do you get a physical copy

[@jonathansoko1085]

@@denniscooper8483 You print it yourself or from a printing company

[@jorgepacheco8402]

Is or are there any of these for sale?

[@rojelioperez6235]

This is amazing. How do I get my hands on a copy? I tried to look on John’s website, but was not able to find it. If you reply to this, how will I know?

[@crisisoninfiniteopinions2977]

It is in the FanFiction section of his site. Easy to find.

[@phelipegoncalves9355]

My favorite artist!

[@kevinrienecker9534]

Whoa. Wait. What?!?

[@kevinrienecker9534]

Man, I loved this episode. Loved listening to you guys totally geeking out over one of my absolute favorite artists ever.

[@Couick27]

Is there any kind of legal issue to print out these scans to send to a comic binder to get this collected in a custom bound book??

[@jonathansoko1085]

No. This is free, there is no legal issue with printing anything for personal use.

[@leewelch2954]

Hey guys, where can I get a copy of this?

[@robi6317]

who is selling this book? they must've made a ton of copies...

[@FerrisBueller-lj9zj]

Looks beautiful💕

[@garryjones1075]

How can I get a copy of this?

[@PeterPulatitski]

What was the email address to get this?

[@laseraw]

get this inked by Austin and published

[@koestenbraumstar1843]

I NEED this......how can I get this? please.....this is detrimental to my life.....please tell me how??

[@billstewart1789]

Where can you buy this!!!???