 "</ref> He returned to the "X-Men" franchise at Marvel from 1991 to 1992, succeeding longtime writer Chris Claremont, who left after 17 years working on the various "X-Men" related titles.Byrne's return as the new writer was brief, as he only scripted "Uncanny X-Men" issues #281–285 and 288 with artist Whilce Portacio, and "" issues #4–5 with artist Jim Lee.In 1995, Byrne wrote and drew the Marvel/DC intercompany crossover "Darkseid vs. Galactus