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John Byrne
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Posted: 17 July 2026 at 1:39pm | IP Logged | 1 post reply

Million dollar idea - bring back "the stamp".

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The stamp is strictly for reprints.

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Eric Fether
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Posted: 17 July 2026 at 4:07pm | IP Logged | 2 post reply

Took a moment to check eBay. Ye Gods! The Midtown Comics edition listed for $1300??

Sad, sad, sad.

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IMHO, if I were in your shoes, I would be deeply honored that my work is so highly prized.  

Just my $0.02 worth.

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John Byrne
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Posted: 17 July 2026 at 7:07pm | IP Logged | 3 post reply

This isn’t about honoring a creator. This is about greed, and preying on people who are foolish enough to spend the money.

In microcosm, this represents what has gone wrong with comics, mutating from YA entertainment product to an industry driven by speculators.

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Eric Fether
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Posted: 17 July 2026 at 8:14pm | IP Logged | 4 post reply

This isn’t about honoring a creator. This is about greed, and preying on people who are foolish enough to spend the money.

In microcosm, this represents what has gone wrong with comics, mutating from YA entertainment product to an industry driven by speculators.

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John:

I can see your point about greed and speculation.  CGC graded comics are like the stock market too...they come out with a 9.9 or a 10 grade and ebay explodes.  Six months later, they're worth half, or less. But as with anything speculative...you pays your $$$ and you takes your chances.  

With that said...I would still pay a couple hundred for a limited edition John Bryne comic.  Not for speculation, but to just have it for my collection (along with Doom Patrol, Space 1999, Rog-2000, Iron Fist, X-Men, FF, She Hulk, etc.).

Hmmm....idea...gears turning...what do you charge for a commission??  It would immediately be put under glass and go on my office wall.  Directly across from my Navy wall (ships I served on, Academy Diploma, etc.).  

Hell...TBO, I'm humbled and honored that you even respond to my posts.

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James Johnson
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Posted: 17 July 2026 at 9:07pm | IP Logged | 5 post reply

I've been posting everywhere except here....WTF is wrong with me ?🤦🏾‍♂️

Moving on......

I received my copy on June 23rd from Amazon. I haven't read the entire book due to I want to take my time to read it over the summer. 

JB & Paul - You have taken me back to my time growing up in Baltimore. Reading comics during the summers of 1977-1980 while eating penny cookies and drinking a COLD Coca Cola. 

Once I was done reading, I would hand the books to my little brother who would do his best to draw those X-Men characters. 

I lost him to cancer a little over 8 years ago. He would had love this book and the Fan-Fic........

I miss him.......  Fuck cancer.........




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Matthew McCallum
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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 5:22am | IP Logged | 6 post reply

Thank you, Mr. Byrne!

I've enjoyed Elsewhen for the better part of a decade on your site. Enjoyed it for the art and story, of course, but in particular for getting to "see the work" of the perspective lines and such with the pencils. It was a unique opportunity to appreciate your skill and craftsmanship.

Now with the work inked, coloured, and printed, something that's familiar and beloved becomes a whole new experience again.

You and Abrams have put together a superb book and I eagerly await the upcoming volumes.
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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 2:00pm | IP Logged | 7 post reply

It’s kinda fun to note that Abrams had committed to publishing all three volumes right from the start. The stunning success of the first rewards them for their confidence!
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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 4:17pm | IP Logged | 8 post reply

Are you involved with the production design and everything?
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Vinny Valenti
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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 5:38pm | IP Logged | 9 post reply

I can just imagine the shenanigans that would have occurred midstream if Marvel had published this as a monthly, as the original interest seemingly intended. 3 hardcover releases was really the best-case scenario, IMO.

And I like to note how you and Chris Ryall figured out a way for you to go back to Marvel without actually going back to Marvel!




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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 6:50pm | IP Logged | 10 post reply

Are you involved with the production design and everything?

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Not on the first volume. But I have asked for input on 2 and 3.

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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 6:51pm | IP Logged | 11 post reply

And I like to note how you and Chris Ryall figured out a way for you to go back to Marvel without actually going back to Marvel!

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A point which seems to have eluded a lot of people!

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Posted: 18 July 2026 at 7:16pm | IP Logged | 12 post reply

I just finished it. I slowed down as I got
towards the end, wanting to savor it.
Loved it! The characters acting like the
ones I knew, especially enjoyed seeing
Cyclops portrayed heroically and as a
strong leader. So many great guest stars,
but included in a way that was both fun
and made sense. Artwork that made me
realize at times I was smiling as I
studied it. Thank you again JB! I can't
wait for Vol.II!!
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