What If...?, #3 Newsstand
Published: September 1989
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What If... Steve Rogers Had Refused to Give up Being Captain America?
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers]
- Mr. Smith [Red Skull]
- Super Patriot [John Walker]
- Buckies
- Freedom Force [Blob
- Avalanche
- Pyro]
Credits
- Pencils: Dave Simons
- Inks: Al Milgrom
What If... Steve Rogers Had Refused to Give Up Being -- Captain America
Storyline
When the Commission asks Cap to either work for the government or resign, Cap decides to keep his costume and continue the good fight. The government brings in John Walker to replace Cap and bring him to justice. Cap's controversial decision splits the country until President Reagan steps in and declares that Super Patriot will be the official government hero and Cap will continue as a free agent. That is, until the mysterious Mr. Smith has his agent gun down Cap in front of the world. Walker becomes the new Cap until he grows violent and unstable and is asked to resign. Red Skull wins.
Characters
- Captain America [Steve Rogers] (death)
- Commission
- Captain America [Super Patriot
- John Walker]
- Avengers [Thor
- Black Knight [Dane Whitman]
- Namor, the Sub-Mariner
- She-Hulk
- Captain Marvel [Monica Rambeau]
- Dr. Druid]
- Mr. Fantastic
- Rick Jones
- Nomad [Jack Monroe]
- Falcon
- Freedom Force [Mystique
- Destiny
- Blob
- Pyro
- Avalanche]
- Henry Peter Gyrich
- D-Man
- Vagabond
- Falcon
- Nick Fury
- Jasper Stillwell
- Contessa Valentina Allegro De Fontaine
- SHIELD
- President Ronald Reagan
- Resistants [Meteorite
- Quill
- Mist Mistress
- Crucible
- Think-Thank [Marvin Flumm
- Mentallo]
- Occult [Peepers]
- Paralyzer]
- Watcher
- Taskmaster
- Mr. Smith [Red Skull]
- Douglas Rockwell
Credits
- Script: Jim Valentino
- Pencils: Dave Simons
- Inks: Bob Downs
- Colors: Tom Vincent
- Letters: (uncertain)
Story Notes
Based on Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #332.
What If Ben Parker's Nephew Was Galactus?
Storyline
When a burglar guns down Uncle Ben during a robbery, Ben's nephew, Galactus, resurrects him with the power of a cosmic herald.
Characters
- Galactus
- Aunt May Parker
- Uncle Ben Parker
Credits
- Script: Sholly Fisch
- Pencils: Adam Street
- Inks: Chris Ivy
- Colors: Tom Vincent
- Letters: Volker Kutscher
What If Franklin Richards Had Found the Hammer of Thor?
Storyline
Young Franklin discovers that Thor's costume is too big for his small frame.
Characters
- Thor [Franklin Richards]
Credits
- Script: John Rozum
- Pencils: Vince Mielcarek
- Inks: Chris Ivy
- Colors: Tom Vincent
- Letters: Ken Lopez
What If Wolverine Got a Real Job?
Storyline
Wolverine slices meat in a deli.
Characters
- Wolverine
Credits
- Script: John Rozum
- Pencils: Vince Mielcarek
- Inks: Chris Ivy
- Colors: Tom Vincent
- Letters: Ken Lopez
Next Issue...
Characters
- Spider-Man
- Thor
- Hulk
- Black Cat
- Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]
Credits
- Pencils: Al Milgrom
- Inks: Al Milgrom
Story Notes
Presents cover art for next issue.