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What If...? is a comic book anthology series published by Marvel Comics whose stories explore how the Marvel Universe might have unfolded if key moments in its history had not occurred as they did in mainstream continuity (for a couple of decades before this, DC Comics had used this same concept in a majority of issues, dubbed "Imaginary Stories"). Since What If debuted in 1977, the comics have been published in 14 series as well as occasional stand-alone issues. In 2024, Marvel announced that What If would expand to include alternate explorations of continuity within other non-Marvel Universe properties owned by their parent company The Walt Disney Company

Artist: John Romita Jr. & Bob Layton

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Contents: Dazzler/Iron Man issue. First story: "What If... the Dazzler had become the Herald of Galactus?" Script by Danny Fingeroth. Pencils by Mike Vosburg. Inks by Jon D'Agostino. In Dazzler 10 & 11, Alison Blaire met Galactus, the devourer of worlds! At the time Galactus needed help tracking down his rogue herald: Terrax the Tamer. Dazzler did her job and Galactus sent her back to Earth after reinstating Terrax. But now the Watcher presents an alternate reality in which Galactus exiles Terrax and makes Dazzler his new herald! How will Alison rationalize delivering worlds to her master for destruction? Second story: "What If... Iron Man had been trapped in King Arthur's Time?" Script by Steven Grant. Pencils by Don Perlin. Inks by Bob Layton. In the classic story in Iron Man 149 & 150, both Tony Stark and Doctor Doom were transported back in time to Camelot. Once there the two work together to return to the 20th century. However now the Watcher reveals an alternate reality in which Dr. Doom tricks the golden avenger! And Shell-head is left behind in the Middle Age! After accepting his predicament, Sir Anthony Stark sides with King Arthur in his unending struggle vs. Morgan Le Fay! But the seductive sorceress has her own plans for the man of iron! (Notes: Cover art by John Romita Jr. and Bob Layton. This issue features a full-page ad for Marvel's first limited series: Marvel Super Hero Contest of Champions (1982). This story was reprinted in 2009 in the trade paperback: What If? Classic 6.) 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Please note that we don't use a "comic guide" grading system, and OUR grading scale is completely different from standard comic book grading. Our "very good" is completely different from a comic book graded "very good". Note that this comic book will be sent to the winning bidder in a brand new Mylite2 protective sleeve and a half-back 100% acid-free backing board.

Note that this is one of 110 Marvel Comics we were consigned (approximately half from the 1970s and half from the 1980s) that were purchased by our consignor from the newsstand and carefully saved ever since, so they are all in really excellent condition (unless otherwise noted)!

Note that we have pictured both covers and some interior page of this comic, which means that you can hopefully see most defects the comic has, AND get a good sense of its condition. While we gave the comic an overall condition grade (and sometimes describe the defects in words) please rely on the actual images of the comic we provide here to help you decide what YOU think its condition is, and then bid or not bid based on what you are seeing in the images. And if you have ANY doubt as to what the condition of the comic is, or whether you want it in the condition it is is, then please do not bid, as we do not want any retracted bids or returns if at all possible. If in doubt, do not bid!.

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