What If? Astonishing X-Men #1

(February 2010)

[Title and Credits] (Table of Contents: 1)

credits, title page / 1 page (report information)

Pencils

Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic (credited as Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic) (painting)

Inks

Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic (credited as Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic) (painting)

Colors

Jelena Kevic Djurdjevic (credited as Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic) (painting)

Letters

typeset

Reprints

• in What If?: Secret Invasion (Marvel, 2010 series) (2010)

Previously... (Table of Contents: 2)

X-Men / recap / 1 page (report information)

Script

Justin F. Gabrie ?; A. J. Fierro ?; Chris Allo ?

Pencils

John Cassaday (sourced) (1st, 3rd-5th illustrations); Phil Jimenez (sourced) (2nd illustration)

Inks

John Cassaday (sourced) (1st, 3rd-5th illustrations); Andy Lanning (sourced) (2nd illustration)

Colors

Laura Martin (sourced) (1st, 3rd-5th illustrations); Chris Chuckry (sourced) (2nd illustration)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The X-Men combat and defeat Cassandra Nova -- the mass-murdering twin sister of Charles Xavier -- trapping her inside a seemingly impenetrable prison within the Xavier Institute.

Genre

superhero

Reprints

• in What If?: Secret Invasion (Marvel, 2010 series) (2010)

Indexer Notes

Illustrations from:
1st: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #1, pages 22-23 (adapted);
2nd: New X-Men (Marvel, 2001 series) #150, page 28, 4th panel;
3rd: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #1 variant cover;
4th: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #4, page 19;
5th: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #20, page 23.

What If Ord Resurrected Jean Grey Instead of Colossus? (Table of Contents: 3)

X-Men / comic story / 20 pages (report information)

Script

Jim McCann (credited)

Pencils

David Yardin (credited) (layouts, pencils pages 1-4, 6); Ibraim Roberson (credited) (pages 5, 7-20)

Colors

Kai Spannuth (credited) (painting)

Letters

Jeff Powell (credited)

Editing

Paul Acerios (credited) (production)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

The X-Men have been feared and hated by a world they have sworn and protect.

Genre

superhero

Characters

X-Men [Cyclops; Emma Frost [White Queen]; Jean Grey; Beast; Wolverine; Kitty Pryde; Cuckoo Sisters]; Lockheed; Nick Fury; Agent Brand; SHIELD; Ord of the Breakworld (villain); Cassandra Nova (villain); Watcher (cameo); Dr. Kavita Rao (cameo flashback)

Synopsis

The X-Men discover that Ord has resurrected Jean rather than Colossus but her reunion with the team does not go smoothly. Angry at Jean's return, Emma falls under the influence of Cassandra Nova who has the Cuckoo Sisters release the Phoenix force trapped inside of them into her. Now with the power of the Phoenix, Emma kills Ord and flies to his planet, destroying that as well. Emma returns to Earth to battle her former friends and it is Kitty who is able to bring her down. As the Phoenix Force is violently expelled from Emma's body, Kitty is caught in the blast and killed.

Reprints

• in What If?: Secret Invasion (Marvel, 2010 series) (2010)

Indexer Notes

Special thanks to Jelena Kevic-Djurdjevic.

Previously... (Table of Contents: 4)

X-Men / recap / 1 page (report information)

Script

Justin F. Gabrie ?; A. J. Fierro ?; Chris Allo ?

Pencils

John Cassaday (sourced) (1st-4th illustrations); Adrian Alphona (sourced) (5th-6th illustrations)

Inks

John Cassaday (sourced) (1st-4th illustrations); Craig Yeung (sourced) (5th-6th illustrations)

Colors

Laura Martin (sourced) (1st-4th illustrations)

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

After the tragic the tragic death of Jean Grey, the X-Men re-form under the leadership of Cyclops and Emma Frost --

Genre

superhero

Characters

X-Men: Wolverine [Logan]
X-Men: Beast [Hank McCoy]; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Emma Frost; Kitty Pryde

Indexer Notes

Illustrations from:
1st: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #1, pages 22-23 (adapted);
2nd: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #7, page 2, 4th panel;
3rd: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #10 page 3, 1st panel;
4th: Astonishing X-Men (Marvel, 2004 series) #11, pages 21-22 (adapted);
5th: Runaways (Marvel, 2005 series) #1, page 5, 1st panel.
6th: Runaways (Marvel, 2005 series) #5, page 23, 1st panel.

What If Danger Became a Bride of Ultron? (Table of Contents: 5)

X-Men / comic story / 12 pages (report information)

Script

Matteo Casali (credited)

Pencils

Ransom Getty (credited as Mike Getty)

Inks

Ransom Getty (credited as Mike Getty)

Colors

Jorge Maese (credited)

Letters

Jeff Powell (credited)

Editing

Paul Acerios (credited) (production)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

They have realized their enemy is not inside the Danger Room with their children.

Genre

superhero

Characters

X-Men [Professor X; Cyclops; Emma Frost [White Queen]; Wolverine; Colossus; Beast]; Danger (villain); Ultron (villain); Sentinel (villain); Watcher (cameo); Runaways [Victor Mancha; Gertrude Yorkes; Chase Stein; Nico Minoru; Molly Hayes]; Jocasta (cameo flashback)

Synopsis

Danger becomes sentient and calls out to other machines. Ultron heeds her call and arrives at X-Mansion where the pair destroy the X-Men and take the first steps toward conquering the world.

Reprints

• in What If?: Secret Invasion (Marvel, 2010 series) (2010)

Keywords

Chandilar; Danger Room; Earth-42221; fastball special; Westchester County; Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters

Say What? Astonishing X-Men (Table of Contents: 6)

X-Men / cartoon / 4 pages (report information)

Script

Michael Gallagher (credited as Mike Gallagher)

Pencils

Dave Manak (credited)

Inks

Dave Manak (credited)

Colors

Josh Ray (credited)

Letters

Dave Manak (credited)

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Sorry, Logan.

Genre

humor; superhero

Characters

Beast [Hank McCoy]; Colossus; Cyclops [Scott Summers]; Emma Frost; Kitty Pryde; Wolverine [James Howlett]; Jean Grey; Lockheed

Reprints

• in What If?: Secret Invasion (Marvel, 2010 series) (2010)

Indexer Notes

Presents a number of one-panel humor cartoons featuring the X-Men.

This Just In... (Table of Contents: 7)

X-Men / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Script

Justin F. Gabrie; A. J. Fierro

Pencils

J. Scott Campbell; ? (photograph)

Inks

J. Scott Campbell; ? (photograph)

Colors

? (photograph)

Letters

typeset

Genre

superhero

Characters

Cyclops; Jean Grey; Emma Frost [White Queen]

Reprints

• in What If?: Secret Invasion (Marvel, 2010 series) (2010)

Indexer Notes

Presents cover pencils and preliminary sketches by Campbell and a photo of two fans (Jessica Hallett and Becky Young) dressed as Jean Grey and Emma Frost.