X-men: Elsewhen by John Byrne

X-men: Elsewhen

A Graphic Novel

John Byrne

Abrams ComicArts · Print & ebook · June 23, 2026

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.

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Who it’s for
Volume 1 branches from the Dark Phoenix Saga’s ending, with Jean Grey alive and changed.
Genres
Superhero Comics, Science Fiction Comics
Published
Abrams ComicArts, June 23, 2026

About this book

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?!

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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.

Jean Grey, Changed

Volume 1 branches from the Dark Phoenix Saga’s ending, with Jean Grey alive and changed.

Come here for

  • Jean Grey’s reduced powers and intellect after the Dark Phoenix Saga
  • The X-Men’s return to the Savage Land and clash with the Sentinels

Expect

  • John Byrne writes and pencils every page
  • The Avengers and Fantastic Four appear as guest stars

Where it sits

Superhero Comics100%
Science Fiction Comics33%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Superhero Comics
  • Funny Comics
  • Action & Adventure Comics
Authors
John Byrne
Publisher
Abrams ComicArts
Published
June 23, 2026
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Superhero Comics