Definitions by Doc Filth

Byrne-steal 

verb: from comic fandom, to read a comic in the shop without any intention of buying said comic. Originates from comic writer/artist John Byrne, who alleged that doing so was "stealing"

"I only Byrne-stole the latest issue of Btaman, so I can't remember all the details properly"

Byrne-steal by Doc Filth June 7, 2004