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Cover: John Byrne & Terry Austin

What If? #36

Dec 1982 · Marvel · 1.00 USD; 1.25 CAD; 0.50 GBP
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Contains 2 stories
What If the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?
20 pp · Superhero
Fantastic Four [Mr. FantasticThingInvisible GirlHuman Torch [John Storm]]Mole ManWatcher

What If the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers? explores a world where the Fantastic Four’s spaceflight ends without cosmic rays, leaving them powerless—but far from idle. Without their abilities, Mr. Fantastic, the Thing, Invisible Girl, and Human Torch still find themselves drawn into a series of daring adventures, testing their courage and resolve in ways that redefine what it means to be heroes. The Watcher observes as their journey unfolds, watching how even without powers, their spirit and unity shape a different kind of legacy.

What If Nova Had Not Given Up His Powers?
18 pp · Superhero
Nova [Richard Rider]CenturionProtectorCometPowerhouseRomFantastic Four [Mr. Fantasticthe ThingHuman Torch [Johnny Storm]Invisible Girl]Watcher

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Cast · 6 characters

Full credits

writer, artist, inker John Byrne
colorist Bob Sharen
letterer Joe Rosen
cover pencils John Byrne
cover inks Terry Austin

Reprints

Reprinted in Spidey #58 (1984), Spidey #59 (1984), Star Magazine #2 (1990), Best of What If #[nn] (1991), Fantastic Four Visionaries: John Byrne #0 (2009), What If? Classic #6 (2009), Artist's Edition #[12] (2013), Fantastic Four by John Byrne Omnibus #2 (2013), Nova Classic #3 (2014), Marvel Héroes #59 (2015), Fantastic Four #1 Facsimile Edition #[nn] (2018), True Believers: What If the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Super-Powers? #1 (2018), What If? Classic: The Complete Collection #4 (2020), Marvel Masterworks: The Fantastic Four #22 (2020), What If?: The Original Marvel Series Omnibus #2 (2021), Nova: Richard Rider Omnibus #[nn] (2022), Fantastic Four Epic Collection #13 (2025)

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