What If? #4
1977
- Series
- What If?
- Issue
- 4
- Cover date
- Aug 31, 1977
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Published by Marvel Comics in 1977, What If? #4 explores an alternate timeline where the Avengers had never formed. This anthology series was conceived by editor Roy Thomas as a vehicle to revisit classic Marvel moments through the lens of speculation, allowing creators to decouple popular characters from their established histories without impacting the main continuity of the Marvel Universe.
The issue features a story written by Jim Shooter, with interior art by Gil Kane and Jim Mooney. The creative team aimed to illustrate the systemic collapse of the world’s security in the absence of a unified hero team, a narrative device intended to highlight the importance of the Avengers' historical foundation. It remains a hallmark of 1970s speculative fiction, reflecting a era when Marvel frequently experimented with 'imaginary stories' to satisfy the curiosity of its burgeoning fanbase.
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