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Quote1 Let's have some fun for once! Let's do a whole book full of alternate unrealities! Quote2
Uatu the Watcher

Appearing in "What If The Fantastic Four were Bananas?"

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Synopsis for "What If The Fantastic Four were Bananas?"

The Fantastic Four are literally bananas; though patently absurd, it does have a certain appeal.

Appearing in "What If Odin were Peter Parker's Uncle?"

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Synopsis for "What If Odin were Peter Parker's Uncle?"

Odin married May Parker and easily defeated the burglar that came to rob their house.

Appearing in "What If Don Blake and Tony Stark were brothers?"

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Synopsis for "What If Don Blake and Tony Stark were brothers?"

Don Blake and Tony Stark are brothers who fight over each other's objects of power. Tony was adopted.

Appearing in "What If Aunt May were Ant Man?"

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Synopsis for "What If Aunt May were Ant Man?"

Aunt May Parker was Ant-Man, making the Parker family full of bugs. Uatu suggests they move into a roach motel.

Appearing in "What If Spider-Man married Spider-Woman?"

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Synopsis for "What If Spider-Man married Spider-Woman?"

Spider-Man married Spider-Woman in lieu of Black Widow. His aunt and rogue's gallery were in attendance.

Appearing in "What If Reed Richards took postman Willie Lumpkin up on his offer to join the Fantastic Four?"

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Synopsis for "What If Reed Richards took postman Willie Lumpkin up on his offer to join the Fantastic Four?"

Willie Lumpkin joined the Fantastic Four. Apparently, the Reed Richards of this reality was as stupid as the 616 version is smart. Soon, anyone with any kind of ability whatsoever were accepted as a member, including having a voracious appetite...

Appearing in "What If Captain America chose to remain Nomad?"

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Synopsis for "What If Captain America chose to remain Nomad?"

Steve Rogers remained Nomad, forcing the Captain America comic to run reprints.

Appearing in "What If Rick Jones left Captain Marvel in the Negative Zone?"

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Synopsis for "What If Rick Jones left Captain Marvel in the Negative Zone?"

Rick Jones left Captain Mar-Vell stranded in the Negative Zone.

Appearing in "What If Nick Fury had to wear an eyepatch on his right eye?"

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Synopsis for "What If Nick Fury had to wear an eyepatch on his right eye?"

Nick Fury wore eyepatch on right eye, making all of the Life Model Decoys obsolete.

Appearing in "What If Ghost Rider had possessed Grandpa?"

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Synopsis for "What If Ghost Rider had possessed Grandpa?"

Ghost Rider possessed a wheelchair-bound grandfather in old folks home.

Appearing in "What If Ghost Rider had possessed a Skater?"

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Synopsis for "What If Ghost Rider had possessed a Skater?"

Ghost Rider possessed a female roller skater.

Appearing in "What If Ghost Rider had possessed a baby?"

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Synopsis for "What If Ghost Rider had possessed a baby?"

Ghost Rider possessed an infant.

Appearing in "What If Everyone who'd ever been an Avenger remained an Avenger?"

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Synopsis for "What If Everyone who'd ever been an Avenger remained an Avenger?"

All Avengers members stayed with the team permanently.

Appearing in "What If Him had married Her?"

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Synopsis for "What If Him had married Her?"

Him married Her and had two children and a dog in the suburbs.

Appearing in "What If Black Bolt got the hiccups?"

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Synopsis for "What If Black Bolt got the hiccups?"

Black Bolt got the hiccups, devastating New York City.

Appearing in "What If Galactus ate the Earth?"

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Synopsis for "What If Galactus ate the Earth?"

Galactus literally ate the Earth.

Appearing in "What If Ka-Zar were a middle-aged accountant?"

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Synopsis for "What If Ka-Zar were a middle-aged accountant?"

After an electrolysis treatment, Ka-Zar no longer wants to whack Saurians and decides to become a certified public accountant by mail. From there, he began wearing a tie (with no shirt), and gave formal lecture tours.

Appearing in "What If the Hulk were yellow?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Hulk were yellow?"

The Hulk was yellow, but not a chicken.

Appearing in "What If the Invisible Girl dyed her hair?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Invisible Girl dyed her hair?"

Invisible Girl dyed her hair and no one could tell because she was invisible.

Appearing in "What If Power Man were white?"

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Synopsis for "What If Power Man were white?"

Luke Cage is a funky honky, apparently.

Appearing in "What If the Thing were blue?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Thing were blue?"

The Thing sobbed uncontrollably since his transformation and was covered in blue rock instead of orange. His catch phrase was, "It's Slobberin' Time!"

Appearing in "What If Captain Marvel hadn't died?"

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Synopsis for "What If Captain Marvel hadn't died?"

Mar-Vell was cured of his cancer and went on to live a relatively dull life.

Appearing in "What If Phoenix still lived?"

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Synopsis for "What If Phoenix still lived?"

The Phoenix survived and pretended to be normal.

Appearing in "What If Elektra had survived?"

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Synopsis for "What If Elektra had survived?"

Elektra survived the encounter with Bullseye and gave up her life of crime and adventure, attempting instead to get married, "or something."

Appearing in "What If Dazzler had become a stand-up comedian?"

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Synopsis for "What If Dazzler had become a stand-up comedian?"

Dazzler became a comedian instead of a singer, using the laughter of her foes to form hard light weapons.

Appearing in "What If Marvel Comics and the National Endowment for the Arts presented Spidey Intellectual Stories?"

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Synopsis for "What If Marvel Comics and the National Endowment for the Arts presented Spidey Intellectual Stories?"

Marvel produced a more intellectual version of Amazing Spider-Man, where he convinced his foes against their own actions using verbal logic.

Appearing in "What If Willie Lumpkin were Herald to Galactus?"

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Synopsis for "What If Willie Lumpkin were Herald to Galactus?"

Willie Lumpkin became a Herald of Galactus, delivering the news of impending doom via post-marked mail.

Appearing in "What If Ghost Rider owned a fast food franchise?"

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Synopsis for "What If Ghost Rider owned a fast food franchise?"

Ghost Rider owned a fast food restaurant named "Burger Hell". Apparently you could only order things his way there.

Appearing in "What If All the super heroes moved to Toledo, Ohio?"

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Synopsis for "What If All the super heroes moved to Toledo, Ohio?"

All of the heroes who lived in New York moved to Toledo , Ohio, where they hung out together at the local Social Club.

Appearing in "What If the Watchers in all the realities got together and watched Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Watchers in all the realities got together and watched Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers watching Watchers?"

The Watchers watched each-other in alternate realities rather than paying attention to their own.

Appearing in "What If Howard the Duck formed his own Super-Team?"

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Synopsis for "What If Howard the Duck formed his own Super-Team?"

Howard the Duck formed an Avengers team completely of animals. Aragorn, Devil Dinosaur, Dragon Man, Emma the winged Ant, Lockjaw, Redwing, and Zabu were all members.

Appearing in "What If Thor had a Swedish accent?"

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Synopsis for "What If Thor had a Swedish accent?"

Thor spoke in a Swedish accent.

Appearing in "What If Cyclops's energy beams came out of his ears?"

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Synopsis for "What If Cyclops's energy beams came out of his ears?"

Cyclops' energy comes out his ears

Appearing in "What If Wonder Man were a woman and Power Man were a girl?"

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Synopsis for "What If Wonder Man were a woman and Power Man were a girl?"

Wonder Man & Power Man had female counterparts, but DC Comics wouldn't let their names be changed to Wonder Woman and Power Girl.

Appearing in "What If Black Bolt were a rock star?"

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Synopsis for "What If Black Bolt were a rock star?"

Black Bolt & the Inhumans were a rock band who leveled the arenas they played in. Their fans still enjoyed the music, but Uatu did not.

Appearing in "What If Daredevil was deaf instead of blind?"

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Synopsis for "What If Daredevil was deaf instead of blind?"

Daredevil was deaf instead of blind

Appearing in "What If the Marvel production crew existed in this reality, and the Marvel Editorial Crew did too?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Marvel production crew existed in this reality, and the Marvel Editorial Crew did too?"

Marvel Comics Production Crew & Editorial Crew existed in a world of super heroes

Appearing in "What If Tony Stark had owned an Auto Plant instead of a Weapons Factory?"

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Synopsis for "What If Tony Stark had owned an Auto Plant instead of a Weapons Factory?"

Stark used his auto plant to create the Limo Man armor.

Appearing in "What If Sue Storm had become The Thing?"

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Synopsis for "What If Sue Storm had become The Thing?"

Sue Storm received the rock-like hide and Ben received the invisibility powers.

Appearing in "What If Moon Knight got all his identities mixed up?"

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Synopsis for "What If Moon Knight got all his identities mixed up?"

Moon Knight became confused about which identity he was using, and ended up fighting crime while driving a cab in a costume.

Appearing in "What If the Watcher grew hair?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Watcher grew hair?"

The Watcher forced himself to grow hair.

Appearing in "What If Alpha Flight talked like T.V. Canadians?"

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Synopsis for "What If Alpha Flight talked like T.V. Canadians?"

Alpha Flight spoke in a stereotypical Canadian accent, much like that on "Strange Brew."

Appearing in "What If Silver Surfer, White Tiger, Night Rider, Iceman, and Moon Knight fought Wendigo in a Snowstorm?"

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Synopsis for "What If Silver Surfer, White Tiger, Night Rider, Iceman, and Moon Knight fought Wendigo in a Snowstorm?"

The Silver Surfer, Night Rider, White Tiger, Iceman, and Moon Knight all fought Wendigo in a snowstorm. No one could see what was happening.

Appearing in "What If the Black Panther fought the Shroud in a coalmine?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Black Panther fought the Shroud in a coalmine?"

Black Panther fought the Shroud inside a coal mine. Neither of them could see what was happening.

Appearing in "What If Moon Knight had 3 different identities?"

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Synopsis for "What If Moon Knight had 3 different identities?"

Moon Knight had three different identities than Moon Knight-616: pest exterminator, rat fur millionaire, and comic book editor.

Appearing in "What If King Conan were Bing Conan on the road to Hyboria?"

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  • Chester
  • Fifty feet long flying fish
  • Tropical Island Natives
  • Gorilla

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  • Humans
  • Fifty feet long flying fish

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  • Slave ship

Synopsis for "What If King Conan were Bing Conan on the road to Hyboria?"

Bing Conan and Chester swallowed by tropical fish, deposited on tropical island on the road to Hyboria.

Appearing in "What If Black Bolt hosted a television talk show?"

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Synopsis for "What If Black Bolt hosted a television talk show?"

Black Bolt hosted a television talk show, and couldn't ask his guests any questions.

Appearing in "What If Bruce Banner's pants didn't stretch?"

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Synopsis for "What If Bruce Banner's pants didn't stretch?"

Bruce Banner's pants did not stretch when he became the Hulk, and he was left nude and embarrassed every time he transformed.

Appearing in "What If You went to the movies and had to sit behind the Leader?"

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Synopsis for "What If You went to the movies and had to sit behind the Leader?"

The Leader went to see a movie & blocked everyone's view with his head.

Appearing in "What If Aunt May became the Invincible Golden Oldie?"

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Synopsis for "What If Aunt May became the Invincible Golden Oldie?"

Aunt May became a super hero, wearing armor as the Invincible Golden Oldie.

Appearing in "What If Aunt May became the Astonishing Ant-Aunt?"

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Synopsis for "What If Aunt May became the Astonishing Ant-Aunt?"

Aunt May became a super hero with shrinking powers, taking the name, "The Astonishing Ant-Aunt!"

Appearing in "What If Aunt May became Auntie Freeze?"

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Synopsis for "What If Aunt May became Auntie Freeze?"

Aunt May became a super hero with ice powers, taking the name, "Auntie Freeze."

Appearing in "What If Reed Richards had not invented unstable molecules?"

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  • Earth-24883 (Reed Richards never created unstable molecules)

Synopsis for "What If Reed Richards had not invented unstable molecules?"

Because Reed Richards never invented unstable molecules, the Fantastic Four's uniforms cannot adapt to their powers(e.g. Johnny Storm burns up his clothes every time he uses his flame powers, and Reed Richards' costume does not stretch along with his body.

Appearing in "What If the Hulk married the She-Hulk: I Love She-Hulk?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Hulk married the She-Hulk: I Love She-Hulk?"

Hulk & She-Hulk married, and their lives became much like those on "I Love Lucy".

Appearing in "What If the Hulk married the She-Hulk: She-Hulkie?"

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Synopsis for "What If the Hulk married the She-Hulk: She-Hulkie?"

Hulk married She-Hulk, and their life closely resembled the syndicated comic strip, "Blondie".

Appearing in "What If Norrin Radd had not volunteered to become the Silver Surfer?"

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Synopsis for "What If Norrin Radd had not volunteered to become the Silver Surfer?"

Instead of becoming the Silver Surfer, Norrin Radd and Shalla-Bal abandoned Zenn-La before its destruction.

Appearing in "What If Dazzler had decided to become a Lawyer?"

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Synopsis for "What If Dazzler had decided to become a Lawyer?"

Dazzler became a lawyer, asking the jury to let her clients go in song.

Appearing in "What If Luke Cage had found the hammer of Thor?"

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Synopsis for "What If Luke Cage had found the hammer of Thor?"

Luke Cage found Mjolnir and became Thor.

Quote1 By the gleamin' gates of funky Asgard, you suckers are gonna eat hammer! Quote2
Luke

Appearing in "What If Doctor Strange were an ordinary magician?"

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Synopsis for "What If Doctor Strange were an ordinary magician?"

Doctor Strange was an ordinary stage magician.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Sherlock Clown?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Sherlock Clown?"

Obnoxio the Clown became Sherlock Clown. The result was elementary.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio became a bat-like hero?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio became a bat-like hero?"

Obnoxio the Clown became a bat-like hero, charging the elderly protection fees.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio became Spider-Man-like hero?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio became Spider-Man-like hero?"

Obnoxio became a Spider-Man-like hero, until the heights of web swinging made him nauseous.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Hulk?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Hulk?"

Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Hulk, becoming more obnoxious the angrier he got.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Wolverine?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Wolverine?"

Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Wolverine, opening six packs of beer a dozen at a time using his claws.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Daredevil?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Daredevil?"

Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio-Daredevil, eavesdropping on punchlines all over town.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio the Clown gained Superman-like powers?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio the Clown became Obnoxio the Clown gained Superman-like powers?"

Obnoxio the Clown gained Superman-like powers, punching holes in mountains instead of fighting crime.

Appearing in "What If Obnoxio the Clown became a Watcher?"

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Synopsis for "What If Obnoxio the Clown became a Watcher?"

Obnoxio the Clown became a Watcher, only watching old T.V. sitcoms.

Appearing in "What If Daredevil could see?"

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Synopsis for "What If Daredevil could see?"

Daredevil wasn't blind, and was filled with fear at the sight of dangerous criminals.

Appearing in "What If Thor got a haircut?"

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Synopsis for "What If Thor got a haircut?"

Thor got a haircut, causing his helmet to fall down over his eyes

Appearing in "What If Spider-Man had married Black Widow?"

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Synopsis for "What If Spider-Man had married Black Widow?"

Spider-Man married Black Widow, who ate him.

Appearing in "What If Iron Man had an eating disorder?"

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Synopsis for "What If Iron Man had an eating disorder?"

Tony Stark developed an eating problem instead of a drinking problem, and his extra weight caused his missions as Iron Man to be less than successful, and necessitated his use of a crowbar to get the pants on.

Appearing in "What If Doctor Doom had a sense of humor?"

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Synopsis for "What If Doctor Doom had a sense of humor?"

Dr. Doom used various comedic props, including a rubber chicken and a fake nose and mustache.

Appearing in "What If Galactus needed quick cash?"

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Synopsis for "What If Galactus needed quick cash?"

Galactus tried to pawn the Silver Surfer for cash.

Appearing in "What If Stan Lee reads this issue?"

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Synopsis for "What If Stan Lee reads this issue?"

Stan Lee fired those responsible for this issue of What If?.

Notes

  • The initial story, "What if The Watcher were a stand-up comedian?" does not have a reality associated with it. However the contributors should still receive credit:
  • Pencilers: Ron Wilson (Kirbyesque panels), Rick Parker (wacky Watcher)
  • Inkers: Rick Parker (wacky Watcher)
  • Letterers: Diana Albers, Rick Parker[2]

See Also

Links and References

References

  1. This doesn't make much sense, since this story is based in the Multiverse, and not a specific reality. Nonetheless, the reality number is marvunapp.com's claim.
  2. Rick Parker's panel confirmed 2005 by Rick Parker. Ron Wilson credit derived from the letters page of What If? #38. comics.org
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