John Byrne Next Men #30 pg 22 Signed Original Color Guide Comic Art

$325.00

This is an original hand-colored production color guide created for John Byrne’s Next Men #30, Page 22, featuring one of the most dramatic and explosive sequences in the entire series. The artwork is personally signed by John Byrne, making this a true one-of-a-kind production artifact from Byrne’s independent creative peak.

This piece was used during the actual printing process as the master color reference for the final published page. Executed with hand-applied marker and ink over the printed black-and-white base, it showcases the raw, pre-digital craftsmanship of 1990s comics production—something that simply no longer exists today.

🔹 HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURES

  • ✅ Authentic original production color guide

  • ✅ Hand-colored by the studio for final print reference

  • ✅ Signed by John Byrne

  • ✅ Explosive full-page action composition

  • ✅ Working editorial notes visible in margins

  • ✅ From Next Men #30, Page 22

  • ✅ Museum-level rarity – no reproductions

🧠 HISTORICAL & COLLECTOR SIGNIFICANCE

Next Men represents Byrne’s return to total creative control after legendary runs on Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Superman. Original production material from this era is significantly scarcer than standard original comic art, as most guides were discarded after printing. Surviving examples—especially signed, full-page explosion scenes—are highly sought after by serious collectors.

This piece captures a massive architectural detonation sequence, rendered in intense yellows, reds, and blacks, with smoke, debris, and energy tearing through the central structure. The editorial callouts and color notations offer a rare look into the behind-the-scenes production process.

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