John Byrne’s long discussed What If?-style continuation of his classic Uncanny X-Men run with Chris Claremont will finally see the light of day in 2026 from Marvel Comics and Abrams ComicArts.
The 32 issues of the never previously published X-Men Elsewhen comics will be presented in a three-volume hardcover collection series.
The stories begin right after the “Dark Phoenix Saga”, with Jean Grey surviving her cosmic ordeal. The “imaginary stories” see the team return to the Savage Land, fight the Sentinels, and meet up with the Fantastic Four, the Avengers, Spider-Man, and more.
“We’re incredibly excited to be publishing X-Men: Elsewhen with John Byrne,” said Joseph Montagne, Publisher of Abrams ComicArts. “This project is something truly rare. It offers a chance to revisit one of the most iconic runs in comics history, told by the original co-creator in his own voice. Byrne’s passion for these characters comes through on every page. We’re proud to bring this long-awaited story to readers through our Marvel Arts line and to add such a meaningful project to this collaboration between Abrams and Marvel.”
“John Byrne has done something truly unique here,” said X-Men Elsewhen series editor Chris Ryall. “He’s created all-new X-Men adventures that not only serve as a reminder of why Byrne’s past work on these characters was beloved and influential, while at the same time presenting all-new and relevant stories that will captivate newer X-Men fans as well.”
The first volume will be released in April 2026, followed by Volume 2 in Fall 2026, and Volume 3 in Spring 2027.
X-Men Elsewhen Volume 1 will consist of over 200 pages of story and bonus materials in a 7.5″ x 11″ hardcover format.
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