What If…? (Vol. 2)

    (Marvel, 1989-1998)
Marvel

Ah, “What If…?” This second series of the popular comic follows up on many of the variations on that popular theme. How would life be different if this had not happened, or had happened differently?

For instance, if Frank Castle had stopped a few steps shorter in retrieving his child’s lost kite in Central Park, the gang there might never have seen him—and as a result never killed his family. If so, would we have had a Punisher today? And if not, how would the world be different?

And what changes might have occurred if the Avengers had won the Evolutionary War? Would the High Evolutionary have succeeded in affecting the evolution of mankind? And if so, what effect would such a massive change have had on the universe?

Find out the answers for yourself, in What If…?

From the Comics Buyer’s Guide:

The creators of these interesting alternate-universe tales from a simpler time could barely keep the rules straight!

No cosmic law requires that Peter Parker be Spider-Man. From what event did the Marvel Bullpen as FF diverge? The 1950s Avengers are ostensibly an “untold tale.”

Still, they’re fun to read and they’re placed in context by the letters pages. Some suggestions from readers actually became stories, including “What If Rick Jones Had Become The Hulk?” and “What If Gwen Stacy Hadn’t Died?” Other suggestions, such as “What If The Avengers and The Fantastic Four Merged into One Big Super-Team?” showed that the readers also didn’t quite get the ground rules. And we’re left to ponder, “What If a Human Being Fell into Howard the Duck’s world?”

Most telling is what’s not in here: Conan. Following reprints of #7, #9, #10, #11, and #12, readers are teased with the promise of a long-delayed Conan story. Finally appearing in #13, it didn’t make the cut for this volume, so you know exactly how fans felt in 1977.

— Jack Abramowitz
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What If…? (Vol. 2) #-1

July, 1997
Cover Price: $1.99
5 copies available from $2.60 		Ben RaabAriel Olivetti
What If…? (Vol. 2) #1

July, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
27 copies available from $2.25 		Roy ThomasRon Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #1 Newsstand Edition

July, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.99 		Newsstand Edition by Keith Pollard; Avengers Roy ThomasRon Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #2

August, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $2.50 		Danny FingerothGreg Capullo
What If…? (Vol. 2) #3

September, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
15 copies available from $2.00 		Jim Valentino, Sholly Fisch, John RozumDave Simons, Rodney Ramos, Vince Mielcarek
What If…? (Vol. 2) #4

October, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $8.00 		Danny FingerothMark Bagley
What If…? (Vol. 2) #4 - 2nd printing


Cover Price: $1.25
6 copies available from $10.00 		JCPenney reprint; JCPenney reprint; UPC has Spider-Man swinging; Kevin Dooley LOC; ca. 1993   
What If…? (Vol. 2) #5

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $4.50 		Jim Valentino, John RozumJim Valentino, Vince Mielcarek
What If…? (Vol. 2) #5 Newsstand Edition

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.99 		Newsstand Edition by Jim Valentino; Avengers Jim Valentino, John RozumJim Valentino, Vince Mielcarek
What If…? (Vol. 2) #6

November, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
11 copies available from $4.50 		Danny FingerothRon Lim
What If…? (Vol. 2) #7

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
18 copies available from $3.50 		Jim Valentino, John RozumRob Liefeld, Jim Valentino
What If…? (Vol. 2) #7 Newsstand Edition

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $14.98 		Newsstand Edition by Rob Liefeld; Wolverine Jim Valentino, John RozumRob Liefeld, Jim Valentino
What If…? (Vol. 2) #8

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $4.00 		Danny FingerothGreg Capullo
What If…? (Vol. 2) #8 Newsstand Edition

December, 1989
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $9.99 		Newsstand Edition by Al Milgrom; Iron Man Danny FingerothGreg Capullo
What If…? (Vol. 2) #9

January, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
16 copies available from $2.75 		Roy Thomas, John Lewandowski, Gary FieldsRich Buckler, Vince Mielcarek, Gary Fields
What If…? (Vol. 2) #10

February, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
19 copies available from $2.28 		Doug Murray, Gary FieldsRik Levins, Rodney Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #11

March, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $3.00 		Jim ValentinoJim Valentino
What If…? (Vol. 2) #12

April, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $3.50 		Jim ValentinoJim Valentino
What If…? (Vol. 2) #12 Newsstand Edition

April, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.98 		Newsstand Edition by Jim Valentino; X-Men Jim ValentinoJim Valentino
What If…? (Vol. 2) #13

May, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $1.50 		Kurt BusiekVince Mielcarek
What If…? (Vol. 2) #13 Newsstand Edition

May, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.99 		Newsstand Edition by Jim Lee; X-Men Kurt BusiekVince Mielcarek
What If…? (Vol. 2) #14

June, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $3.00 		Steve Ringgenberg, Matthew JorgensenMatthew Jorgensen
What If…? (Vol. 2) #15

July, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
17 copies available from $4.00 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierGreg Capullo
What If…? (Vol. 2) #16

August, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $9.00 		Glenn Herdling, John RozumGary Kwapisz, Armando Gil
What If…? (Vol. 2) #17

September, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $3.80 		Richard Howell, Gary Fields, Harry CandelarioRichard Howell, Gary Fields, Rodney Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #17 Newsstand Edition

September, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $3.99 		Newsstand Edition by John Romita Jr.; Death of Spider-Man Richard Howell, Gary Fields, Harry CandelarioRichard Howell, Gary Fields, Rodney Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #18

October, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
14 copies available from $1.00 		Dwayne McDuffie, Barry Dutter, Rob TokarLuke McDonnell, Ron Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #18 Newsstand Edition

October, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $3.98 		Newsstand Edition by Luke McDonnell; Fantastic Four, Doctor Doom Dwayne McDuffie, Barry Dutter, Rob TokarLuke McDonnell, Ron Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #19

November, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $2.25 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierRon Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #20

December, 1990
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $3.60 		Danny Fingeroth, Darren Auck, John Lewandowski, Barry Dutter, Gary FieldsJim Valentino, Darren Auck, Armando Gil, Keith Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #21

January, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
3 copies available from $5.25 		Danny FingerothJim Valentino
What If…? (Vol. 2) #22

February, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $5.40 		Ron MarzRon Lim
What If…? (Vol. 2) #23

March, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $1.75 		Kurt BusiekRodney Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #24

April, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
9 copies available from $1.85 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierTom Morgan
What If…? (Vol. 2) #24 Newsstand Edition

April, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $34.99 		Newsstand Edition by Tom Morgan; Vampire Wolverine Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierTom Morgan
What If…? (Vol. 2) #25

May, 1991
Cover Price: $1.50
7 copies available from $2.50 		Jim Valentino, Ed Lazellari, Renée WitterstaetterRik Levins, Ed Lazellari, Keith Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #26

June, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $2.60 		Kurt BusiekLuke McDonnell
What If…? (Vol. 2) #27

July, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $2.98 		Ron MarzGavin Curtis
What If…? (Vol. 2) #28

August, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $2.60 		George CaragonneRon Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #28 Newsstand Edition

August, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $10.00 		Newsstand Edition by Ron Wilson; Captain America George CaragonneRon Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #29

September, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $3.00 		George CaragonneRon Wilson
What If…? (Vol. 2) #30

October, 1991
Cover Price: $1.75
12 copies available from $2.25 		Jim Valentino, Ron MarzDale Eaglesham, Rurik Tyler
What If…? (Vol. 2) #31

November, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $5.00 		Glenn HerdlingScott McDaniel
What If…? (Vol. 2) #32

December, 1991
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $2.80 		Chris Claremont, George CaragonneRodney Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #33

January, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $2.60 		George CaragonneRodney Ramos
What If…? (Vol. 2) #34

February, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $5.25 		Scott M. Gimple, Arthur Wyatt, David Cullen, John Rozum, Darren Auck, Barry Dutter, Ian AkinTom Morgan, David Cullen, Aaron Lopresti, Steve Buccellato, Darren Auck, Alexander, Jim Reddington, Jim Cardillo
What If…? (Vol. 2) #35

March, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $3.50 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc Lofficier, David CullenJoe Phillips, David Cullen
What If…? (Vol. 2) #36

April, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $4.25 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierDave Hoover
What If…? (Vol. 2) #37

May, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $5.50 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierMark Pacella
What If…? (Vol. 2) #37 Newsstand Edition

May, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.98 		Newsstand Edition by Mark Pacella; Wolverine Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierMark Pacella
What If…? (Vol. 2) #38

June, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $1.00 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc LofficierM.C. Wyman, Marshall Rogers
What If…? (Vol. 2) #39

July, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $5.00 		Roy Thomas, R.J.M. Lofficier, Jean-Marc Lofficier, David CullenGavin Curtis, David Cullen
What If…? (Vol. 2) #40

August, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
16 copies available from $2.50 		Ann NocentiDeryl Skelton, Steve Carr
What If…? (Vol. 2) #41

September, 1992
Cover Price: $1.75
8 copies available from $2.75 		Jim Valentino, David CullenJim Valentino, David Cullen
What If…? (Vol. 2) #42

October, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
6 copies available from $2.00 		Michael GallagherKevin West
What If…? (Vol. 2) #43

November, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $4.00 		Ron MarzScott Clark
What If…? (Vol. 2) #44

December, 1992
Cover Price: $1.25
2 copies available from $17.95 		Kurt BusiekLuke McDonnell
What If…? (Vol. 2) #45

January, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $2.50 		Ron MarzDale Eaglesham
What If…? (Vol. 2) #46

February, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $2.00 		Kurt BusiekTod Smith
What If…? (Vol. 2) #46 Newsstand Edition

February, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.99 		Newsstand Edition; Cable Kurt BusiekTod Smith
What If…? (Vol. 2) #47

March, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
6 copies available from $3.25 		Kurt BusiekTod Smith
What If…? (Vol. 2) #48

April, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
13 copies available from $4.00 		Ron MarzKevin Kobasic
What If…? (Vol. 2) #48 Newsstand Edition

April, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
1 copy available for $9.99 		Newsstand Edition by Kevin Kobasic; Daredevil Ron MarzKevin Kobasic
What If…? (Vol. 2) #49

May, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $20.00 		Ron MarzScott Clark, Kevin West
What If…? (Vol. 2) #50

June, 1993
Cover Price: $2.95
11 copies available from $8.00 		John ArcudiArmando Gil
What If…? (Vol. 2) #51

July, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $8.00 		Simon FurmanParis Cullins
What If…? (Vol. 2) #52

August, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $1.00 		Dan SlottManny Galán
What If…? (Vol. 2) #53

September, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $0.90 		Simon FurmanManny Galán, Dave Simons, Dane McCart
What If…? (Vol. 2) #54

October, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
12 copies available from $0.55 		Simon FurmanGeoff Senior
What If…? (Vol. 2) #55

November, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
10 copies available from $2.25 		Len KaminskiCraig Brasfield
What If…? (Vol. 2) #56

December, 1993
Cover Price: $1.25
6 copies available from $1.00 		Len KaminskiJohn Czop, Darren Auck, Dave Simons, Craig Brasfield
What If…? (Vol. 2) #57

January, 1994
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $0.75 		Chuck DixonMike Harris
What If…? (Vol. 2) #58

February, 1994
Cover Price: $1.25
5 copies available from $3.00 		Chuck DixonGordon Purcell
What If…? (Vol. 2) #59

March, 1994
Cover Price: $1.25
8 copies available from $1.00 		Simon FurmanBryan Hitch
What If…? (Vol. 2) #60

April, 1994
Cover Price: $1.25
7 copies available from $1.00 		Kurt BusiekRon Randall
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