What If...? #35

What If...? issue 35, published in October 1982, is part of Marvel Comics' original anthology series that explored divergent timelines where pivotal events in the main continuity unfolded differently. This specific issue presents a story titled What If Doctor Doom Had Become a Hero?, written and illustrated by Mike W. Barr and Mike Nasser. The narrative examines the potential for redemption in one of Marvel's most iconic antagonists, playing on the fundamental question of whether a person's core nature is fixed or a product of their circumstances.

The series as a whole served as a creative playground for writers and artists to experiment with high-concept scenarios without impacting the main canon. The visual style of this era reflects the transition period for Marvel in the early 1980s, prioritizing expressive character work and dramatic staging that fit the speculative nature of the title. It was received by readers as a thoughtful character study, often cited for its exploration of Victor Von Doom's complex psychological motivations outside of his typical role as a despotic ruler.