Even though something can be based on an existing concept, it can still be a new character. I think. Stan and Jack's Thor being the best example I can think of at the moment. Though, I suppose, it is a bit cheeky. If I create a comic with a King Arthur character running around modern day London, with his sword Excalibur in hand, and he can fly and has a giant robotic camel, and is fighting a battle against wasps growing in the Victorian sewers, it may be quite inventive, but I'd feel hard-pressed to say I have invented a new character called King Arthur.

;)

As a longtime John Byrne fan and a lapsed comic fan, I desperately hoped Marvel would publish this. I was never optimistic, but hoped it would grow into something bigger then a single title.

While I am disappointed this didn't happen, I am very grateful to John for sharing this with his fans. As an artist, the opportunity to read this in pencil is amazing.

I hope whatever enjoyment and reward you get from this continues for many issues!

Ok, there's my answer!