Cover: J. Scott Campbell

What If? Astonishing X-Men #1

Feb 2010 · Marvel · 3.99 USD

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In What If? Astonishing X-Men #1 (2010), a shocking twist reshapes the X-Men’s fate when Ord resurrects Jean Grey instead of Colossus—setting off a chain reaction that tests loyalty, power, and identity. Written by Jim McCann and illustrated by David Yardin and Ibraim Roberson, this alternate take explores the fallout as Emma Frost is drawn into Cassandra Nova’s influence, unleashing the Phoenix Force through the Cuckoo Sisters. Cover by J. Scott Campbell, the issue delivers a haunting, emotionally charged journey where the cost of power is measured in lives, and even the strongest bonds are pushed to the breaking point.

Contains 2 stories

What If Ord Resurrected Jean Grey Instead of Colossus?

20 pp · Superhero

X-Men [CyclopsEmma Frost [White Queen]Jean GreyBeastWolverineKitty PrydeCuckoo Sisters]LockheedNick FuryAgent BrandSHIELDOrd of the Breakworld (villain)Cassandra Nova (villain)Watcher (cameo)Dr. Kavita Rao (cameo flashback)

What If Danger Became a Bride of Ultron?

12 pp · Superhero

X-Men [Professor XCyclopsEmma Frost [White Queen]WolverineColossusBeast]Danger (villain)Ultron (villain)Sentinel (villain)Watcher (cameo)Runaways [Victor ManchaGertrude YorkesChase SteinNico MinoruMolly Hayes]Jocasta (cameo flashback)