Marvel Comics celebrates 50 years of “What If…?” with a series of eight intriguing one-shots launching this summer. These stories, crafted by top talent, reimagine pivotal moments and characters in the Marvel Universe. The series kicks off in June with “What If…? Uncanny X-Men #1,” where Gerry Duggan and Jan Bazaldua explore a tragic love story in mutant history.
Others titles include “What If…? Thor #1,” where Torunn Grønbekk and Sergio Dávila envision Thor in Spider-Man’s symbiote suit, altering symbiote history. Marvel fans can also look forward to stories like Jessica Jones gaining Spider-Man’s powers and revisiting the New X-Men era where Cassandra Nova kills her brother, Professor X.
One particularly intriguing concept imagines the Ultimate Universe surviving Secret Wars, positioning Earth-1610 as the last standing reality instead of Earth-616. Additional one-shots will tackle classic tales such as Secret Wars and Kraven’s Last Hunt with fresh twists. These explorations promise to shake the Marvel mythos to new heights.
The series will continue throughout the summer, featuring new releases such as “What If…? Secret Wars #1,” “What If…? Jessica Jones #1,” and more, each offering a unique take on beloved Marvel narratives.