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4.0 out of 5 stars
Alternate timelines, Nov 2 2008
By Thomas A. Zulli "Tazz" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What If?: Mirror Mirror (Paperback)
This "What If" book differs from all the rest. Unlike the rest, all the stories take place in one alternate universe and the person witnissing this is a teen in the regular marvel Universe who hacks into that world's internet and finds information. Each issue a different story involving a different version of certain heroes.
What if Wolverine was the Punisher during the 1920s: Simple plot, in this universe, Wolverine (before he got the claws) has a son who is murdered, along with its mother, by crime bosses and he becomes the punisher. Good concept but I wish they did it when he had claws and wish there was more to the story.
What if Captain American fought during the American Civil War: No we arent talking about what if Steve Rogers was alive back then but instead what if his ancester became Captain America. Again great idea, kind of weak reason why but great issue except nothing really happens to near the end.
What if Thor was Harold of Galactus: The title says it all. Galactus decides to feed on Asgard but Thor convinces him not to and as a result becomes his new Herold. Great story with some great artwork, wasnt weak at all through it all.
What if the Fantastic 4 were cosmonots: Yeah what if 4 russians were hit by the cosmo ray. The only original FF in it is Richards who some how in this universe lived in Russa during the 50s when their rocket went into space. The powers are different but heck even better. This is the only story in the issues where it actually connects to another. General America (Captain America in this universe whose ancester was the original) makes an appearance with the Avengers and sad death or 2..or three occurs and a whole new outcome to the cold war. Great story, enjoyed every page.
What if Daredevil lived in futal Japan: Same with Capt. America, his ancester was involved but wasnt Daredevil. Instead a Japenesse blind man and Mathew Murdoch (Daredevil's ancester becomes Bullseye). Great story with very good artork. Possibly the best of everything in the book.
What if the Submariner lived with his human father: Possibly this story had the biggest question of them all. We all know Namor lived in Alantis and hated every human despite being part human. But what if he grew up on land? This was excellent all the way through.
Good book to have in your collections