What If? Astonishing X-Men (One-Shot)

, sometimes rendered as or, is the title of several comic book series published by Marvel Comics, exploring "the road not traveled" by its various characters. Events in the series are considered separate from mainstream continuity in the Marvel Universe. I quite enjoy these standalone outings, primarily because I do not have to worry about related issues in sometimes awful "big-multi-issue-multi-title-crossover-earth-shaking-storyline-events" courtesy of over-indulgent editors. And I'm glad that Marvel has decided to come up with two issues every week. To keep comics readers' minds refreshed after all the over-extended and dreary crossovers, I guess.

From the pages of Joss Whedon and John Cassaday's classic Astonishing X-Men run, see two titanic tales unfold: In the first, what if Ord from Breakworld brought Jean Grey back from the dead instead of Colossus? What happens when she's reunited with the X-Men? And Emma? And how will this change affect the entire galaxy? A story of life, death, love and loss resulting in one word that strikes fear into all: Phoenix! 'WHAT IF JEAN GREY WAS RESURRECTED INSTEAD OF COLOSSUS?' by Jim McCann (NEW AVENGERS: THE REUNION) and David Yardin (X-MEN ORIGINS: GAMBIT). In the second, when the artificial being known as Danger is out to destroy Xavier and his X-Men, someone else picks up her signal. Someone deadly they've never faced before... someone who's ready to fall in love with the mutated Danger Room! 'WHAT IF DANGER BECAME ULTRON'S BRIDE?' Written by Matteo Casali with incredible art by Mike Getty! Plus a 'SAY WHAT?' comedy strip by Mike Gallagher (Mad Magazine) and Dave Manak (Spy Vs. Spy). --

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