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  • Issue #37D
    What If (1977 1st Series) 37D

    Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "What if the Thing Continued to Mutate?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Arvell Jones (layouts) and Sam de la Rosa (finishes), inks by Sam de la Rosa; Diverging from Marvel Two-In-One #82, a frustrated Thing runs off on his own before Captain America can let him know they've found MODOK's base and so he continues to mutate from Virus X, becoming a hideous radioactive form; Giant-Man and Cap raid MODOK's base on their own and are able to secure enough of the antidote that Bill can use the first dose on himself, curing his own cancer. "What if the Beast Had Truly Become a Beast?", script and pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jim Sherman; Diverging from Amazing Adventures #11, in a world where Hank McCoy's mutation formula was slightly more potent, his new form as the blue and furry Beast is as savage in mind as appearance; Sensing his former pupil's peril, Professor X sends Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and the Angel in an attempt to save him; Avengers and Ka-Zar cameos. "What if Galactus Had Turned the Silver Surfer Back into Norrin Radd?", script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Steve Mitchell; Diverging from Fantastic Four #50, Galactus decides to strip the Silver Surfer of the Power Cosmic for his betrayal on Earth and abandons him there; The powerless Norrin Radd still wants to return to his homeworld and Shalla Bal, and with help from the Fantastic Four and "non-interference" from the Watcher, they're able to use technology in the Watcher's home to find a way back there; Meanwhile, Galactus returns to Zenn-La to feed and when Shalla-Bal approaches him to learn what happened to the Silver Surfer, she offers to become his new Herald in hopes that she might see him again. Cover price $1.00.

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    $300 What If #37 - CGC 9.8 - DOUBLE COVER - White Pages - Marvel 1983 - 4513379018

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  • Issue #37N
    What If (1977 1st Series) 37N

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    Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Rubinstein. "What if the Thing Continued to Mutate?", script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Arvell Jones (layouts) and Sam de la Rosa (finishes), inks by Sam de la Rosa; Diverging from Marvel Two-In-One #82, a frustrated Thing runs off on his own before Captain America can let him know they've found MODOK's base and so he continues to mutate from Virus X, becoming a hideous radioactive form; Giant-Man and Cap raid MODOK's base on their own and are able to secure enough of the antidote that Bill can use the first dose on himself, curing his own cancer. "What if the Beast Had Truly Become a Beast?", script and pencils by Alan Weiss, inks by Jim Sherman; Diverging from Amazing Adventures #11, in a world where Hank McCoy's mutation formula was slightly more potent, his new form as the blue and furry Beast is as savage in mind as appearance; Sensing his former pupil's peril, Professor X sends Cyclops, Marvel Girl, and the Angel in an attempt to save him; Avengers and Ka-Zar cameos. "What if Galactus Had Turned the Silver Surfer Back into Norrin Radd?", script by David Anthony Kraft, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Steve Mitchell; Diverging from Fantastic Four #50, Galactus decides to strip the Silver Surfer of the Power Cosmic for his betrayal on Earth and abandons him there; The powerless Norrin Radd still wants to return to his homeworld and Shalla Bal, and with help from the Fantastic Four and "non-interference" from the Watcher, they're able to use technology in the Watcher's home to find a way back there; Meanwhile, Galactus returns to Zenn-La to feed and when Shalla-Bal approaches him to learn what happened to the Silver Surfer, she offers to become his new Herald in hopes that she might see him again. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #38
    What If (1977 1st Series) 38
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    Daredevil/Black Widow/Captain America/Vision/Scarlet Witch issue. First story: "The Leaving" Script by David Michelinie. Pencils by Paty Cockrum. Inks by Andy Mushynsky. 50 years into the future the Avengers are still going strong! And so is the Vision! But sadly old age has caught up to the Scarlet Witch. The Vision wishes to be deactivated upon Wanda's death, but Jocasta may have a better idea. Second story: "What If Sharon Carter Had Not Died?" Script by Rick Margopoulos. Pencils by Dan Reed. Inks by Mike Esposito. In an alternative reality, Cap saved Sharon from the National Force (in Captain America 233). And now years later they are married with two sons! But the Red Skull has a son too! And skull junior doesn't like Cap either! Third story: "Daredevil: 2013!" Script and art by Alan Kupperberg. In their advanced years, the Man Without Fear and the Black Widow team up one more time to take down the Kingpin! (Notes: The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 283,279; average paid circulation 160,205. Cover art by Alan Kupperberg.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

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    $9 WHAT IF? V1 #38 VF (1983)
    $9 What If #38 (1978 1st Series) Marvel Comics 'Daredevil & Newsstand' FN/VF
    $60 What If? #38 CGC 8.5 White Pages Daredevil Captain America Vision Scarlet Witch

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  • Issue #39
    What If (1977 1st Series) 39
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    "What If Thor of Asgard Had Met Conan the Barbarian?" Script by Alan Zelenetz, pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Danny Bulanadi. Robert E. Howard never wrote 'em like this! The letters page contains an Elektra sketch by Frank Miller. Wilson/Mike Mignola cover. Cover price $1.00.

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    $20 What If? #39 (Marvel Comics 1983) What If Thor Battled Conan The Barbarian. F/VF
    $35 What If ? # 39 NM- Marvel Comic Book Conan Thor Loki Odin Avengers 7 J263
    $50 What If #39 CGC 9.4 1983 Thor Battled Conan! Marvel Comics
    $79 What If #39 Marvel 1983 CGC 9.6 Thor Conan WHITE PAGES
    $150 What If? #39 - 1983 - CGC 9.6 - Thor vs. Conan
    $250 What If? #39 CGC 9.4 1983 Marvel Comics Thor battled Conan the Barbarian

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  • Issue #40
    What If (1977 1st Series) 40
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    "What If Dr. Strange Had Never Become Master of the Mystic Arts?" Script by Peter Gillis, pencils by Jackson (Butch) Guice, inks by Guice and Sam Grainger. Guest starring Clea, Dormammu, Baron Mordo, and Nightmare. Michael Golden cover. Cover price $1.00.

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    $10 What If? #40 Vol. 1 1983 Marvel Comics Newsstand 7.0 Comic Book L7-89
    $25 1983 WHAT IF? #40 CGC 8.5 WHITE PAGES
    $195 What If? #40 CGC 9.8 (1983) Doctor Dr. Strange Baron Mordo Dormammu Highest

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  • Issue #41
    What If (1977 1st Series) 41

    Cover art by Michael Golden. "What if Destiny had Not Destroyed Atlantis?", script by Alan Zelenetz, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Mel Candido; During a battle with Destiny, who was attempting to destroy Atlantis using his Helmet of Power, Namor the Sub-Mariner managed to defeat Destiny and he then swam to the bottom of the ocean, where he buried the Helmet of Power into the ground; While Namor was away, his cousin Byrrah manipulated the Emperor Thakorr into giving up his throne; Using the signet ring given to him by Thakorr, Byrrah used his newfound regent status to imprison Princess Fen, the mother of Namor; Following the imprisonment, Byrrah struck a deal with Warlord Krang to give Krang power in exchange for his service, followed by a similar deal struck up with the High Priest Kormok of the Temple of Neptune. Later that evening, Byrrah spoke to the populace of Atlantis against Namor the Sub-Mariner, turning them against the Avenging Son. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

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    $250 Submariner What If #41 9.8 CGC 1983. Marvel Comics.

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  • Issue #42
    What If (1977 1st Series) 42
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    Cover art by Michael Golden. "What if Susan Richards Died in Childbirth?", script by Peter B. Gillis, pencils by Ron Frenz (breakdowns), inks by Joe Sinnott (finishes); Sue dies giving birth to Franklin, who is never seen; Reed takes his revenge on Annihilus for delaying his return to his wife before she passed, killing himself and Annihilus in his grief; Starring the Fantastic Four and the Sub-Mariner; Cameos by the Avengers, Doctor Strange, Doctor Doom, the original X-Men, Spider-Man, Daredevil, Hercules, the Black Panther, the Inhumans. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00.