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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 14:46:18 GMT -5
I'm surprised that he's still working these days and at the age of 68 (he turned 68 last July 6th) and my knowledge of Marvel Comics is zip in the past decade and I don't know what would be best for him at this point of time. Reading this thread -- I'm a bit sad to see negative comments about him and his legacy. Based upon some of his comments on his forum, my understanding is that he has no interest whatsoever in the current state of the MU. Thanks String for this info. |
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jan 22, 2021 11:16:42 GMT -5
In the "Elsewhen" alternate-timeline X-Men story that he publishes regularly on his website, Byrne is currently using a very old concept that he developed way, way back when; one that had been seen in his art book "The art of John Byrne", which a friend of mine owned in the late '70s. Back in those days, a "What if..?" story was something special, and "What if the X-Men had been formed by Magneto?" was a story on which Byrne and Claremont had done some preliminary work, complete with new designs for the characters. I had been enthralled by the possibilities, but the comic had never been produced... until now!
It's great to see these old concepts finally being used in a story. (The title was used in later What if..? books, but was a minor effort by other people).
I said it before and will say it again: Byrne's X-Men are my X-Men.
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Post by mikelmidnight on Jan 22, 2021 12:08:40 GMT -5
In the "Elsewhen" alternate-timeline X-Men story that he publishes regularly on his website, Byrne is currently using a very old concept that he developed way, way back when; one that had been seen in his art book "The art of John Byrne", which a friend of mine owned in the late '70s. Back in those days, a "What if..?" story was something special, and " What if the X-Men had been formed by Magneto?" was a story on which Byrne and Claremont had done some preliminary work, complete with new designs for the characters. I had been enthralled by the possibilities, but the comic had never been produced... until now!
I've regretted that comic not coming out for years, all because the creators had a falling out. Nice to see some work on it (although a quick glance makes me wonder if this is a different story? it doesn't fit the sketches he'd done).
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Post by Roquefort Raider on Jan 22, 2021 13:14:51 GMT -5
In the "Elsewhen" alternate-timeline X-Men story that he publishes regularly on his website, Byrne is currently using a very old concept that he developed way, way back when; one that had been seen in his art book "The art of John Byrne", which a friend of mine owned in the late '70s. Back in those days, a "What if..?" story was something special, and " What if the X-Men had been formed by Magneto?" was a story on which Byrne and Claremont had done some preliminary work, complete with new designs for the characters. I had been enthralled by the possibilities, but the comic had never been produced... until now!
I've regretted that comic not coming out for years, all because the creators had a falling out. Nice to see some work on it (although a quick glance makes me wonder if this is a different story? it doesn't fit the sketches he'd done).
Yes, since Claremont is not involved it's doubtless a different story, at least as far as details go (since the basic premise is the same). I didn't realize the designs were that different (I haven't seen a copy of The Art of John Byrne in almost forty years) but I did recall that Cyclops had a clunkier visor, and Beast had metal claws attached to his costume, both of which seem to be the case here. |
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Post by Duragizer on Jan 29, 2021 22:54:54 GMT -5
I'd say Claremont & Byrne's X-Men are my X-Men. Together, they did a good job checking and balancing each other's idiosyncracies to produce some of the best mainstream superhero comics I've ever read.
Last year, I checked out both X-Men Forever and Elsewhen. Bleech and meh, respectively.
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Post by brutalis on Jan 30, 2021 5:48:39 GMT -5
I'd say Claremont & Byrne's X-Men are my X-Men. Together, they did a good job checking and balancing each other's idiosyncracies to produce some of the best mainstream superhero comics I've ever read. Last year, I checked out both X-Men Forever and Elsewhen. Bleech and meh, respectively. Claremont/Byrne solidified X-Men into a truly great team and big seller but none of it would have occurred without the strong beginning of Claremont/Cockrum. They gave a vitality and fresh presence to the entirety of mutantdom that was infectious and pure delight as a jumping on point for readers. I found myself actively seeking out the series with digging through store displays every time. Where before if I didn't have much money in my pocket I might ignore the spinner racks until a few more dollars in my pocket I was now starting to Hunger for both X-Men and Avengers. This is when I became a DEDICATED collector and ADDICT turning into a Marvel Zombie. It was a wondrous time to fully indulge and embrace my nerdiness and geekatude. Those Cockrum designs were full on 70's style so they immediately grabbed your attention in their colorfully creative designs. And as you read the comic, the characters were new and excitingly different (fit that new title hype perfectly) reflecting the times and youth leaving readers craving more. Not knowing everything about most of the new team gave both writer and artist more room for creativity and exploration to not only grow and learn but to adjust, tweak or ignore mistakes while focusing upon what readers reacted to. A truly captivating new series under Claremont and Cockrum's guidance. Each character had a way of being a favorite at any given moment. Each issue you found excitement and something new that drew attention to them. |
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