What If...?, #3 Direct

Published: September 1989

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What If...? #3

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Issue Contents:
What If... Steve Rogers Had Refused to Give up Being Captain America?
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Captain America [Steve Rogers]
  • Mr. Smith [Red Skull]
  • Super Patriot [John Walker]
  • Buckies
  • Freedom Force [Blob
  • Avalanche
  • Pyro]
Credits
What If... Steve Rogers Had Refused to Give Up Being -- Captain America
Story 1 25 pages superhero
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
Story Notes

Based on Captain America (Marvel, 1968 series) #332.

What If Ben Parker's Nephew Was Galactus?
Story 2 2 pages humor; superhero
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
What If Franklin Richards Had Found the Hammer of Thor?
Story 3 1 page humor; superhero
Storyline

Young Franklin discovers that Thor's costume is too big for his small frame.

Characters
  • Thor [Franklin Richards]
Credits
What If Wolverine Got a Real Job?
Story 4 1 page humor; superhero
Storyline

Wolverine slices meat in a deli.

Characters
  • Wolverine
Credits
Next Issue...
Story 5 1 page superhero
Characters
  • Spider-Man
  • Thor
  • Hulk
  • Black Cat
  • Mister Fantastic [Reed Richards]
Credits
Story Notes

Presents cover art for next issue.