X-Men: Elsewhen (Volume 1 of 3)

Legendary comic book creator John Byrne returns to the title he first drew 50 years ago, Uncanny X-Men, with this one-of-a-kind new graphic novel series, X-Men: Elsewhen. This three-volume graphic novel series picks up the story from Byrne’s original run, taking the characters in new and unexpected directions

In Volume 1 of X-Men: Elsewhen, the Dark Phoenix Saga is over and Phoenix is . . . alive?!

Diverging from the epic finale of the original storyline from 1984, X-Men: Elsewhen presents a universe where Jean Grey’s powers and intellect have been greatly reduced, and from there, everything you thought you know about the X-Men is forever changed.

John Byrne’s monumental return to the X-Men heads in entirely new and surprising directions, as the X-Men head back to the Savage Land, face their climactic adventure with the Sentinels, and contend with special guest–stars such as the Avengers and the Fantastic Four along the way.

X-Men: Elsewhen is a three-volume graphic novel series in the Marvel Arts line that sees the return of acclaimed X-Men artist Byrne decades after his last work on the series. Byrne has written and penciled every page and inked multiple chapters, all of which pick up the story from where his first go–round ended, taking this beloved lineup of characters—and his fans—in exciting new directions.

About the Author

John Byrne is a British-born American comic book writer and artist who has worked continuously in comics since 1975. Byrne got his start at Charlton Comics before moving to Marvel Comics on series such as Iron Fist and The Champions. He took over penciling duties on Uncanny X-Men in 1977, where he co-plotted and illustrated one of the most acclaimed and influential runs in comic book history.

He went on to revitalize Fantastic Four, Alpha Flight and She-Hulk before leaving Marvel for DC Comics in the mid-1980s. There, he relaunched Superman for a new generation of readers. He is also the creator of series such as John Byrne's Next Men, Danger Unlimited, and others. Byrne entered the Will Eisner Awards Hall of Fame in 2015 and the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame in 2025. He lives in Connecticut.