What If? Vol 1 36

	Published
	December, 1982
"What If The Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?"
	Writer John Byrne; Penciler John Byrne; Inker John Byrne; Colourist Bob Sharen; Letterer Joe Rosen; Editor Mark Gruenwald; Michael Carlin;
"What If Nova Had Not Given Up His Powers?"
	Writer Bill Mantlo; Penciler Mike Vosburg; Inker Mike Vosburg; Colourist Christie Scheele; Letterer Rick Parker; Editor Mark Gruenwald; Michael Carlin;

Appearing in "What If The Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?"

Featured Characters:

Reed Richards' Rocket Group

Supporting Characters:

Uatu the Watcher

Antagonists:

Other Characters:

Fantastic Four (Earth-616) (Only in flashback)
- Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards of Earth-616) (Only in flashback)
- Invisible Girl (Susan Storm of Earth-616) (Only in flashback)
- Human Torch (Jonathan Storm of Earth-616) (Only in flashback)
- The Thing (Benjamin Grimm of Earth-616) (Only in flashback)
Colonel Cauley (First appearance)

Locations:

Earth-8212 (Reality)
- Monster Isle
- Subterranea
  - Valley of Diamonds
Earth-616
- California
  - Central City

Items:

Vehicles:

Synopsis for "What If The Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?"

In a world where Reed Richards decided to wait and do the rocket launch by the books with proper shielding, the mission is a success and the rocket group becomes a cornerstone of Earth's burgeoning space industry. When the Mole Man's monsters attack, it's the army's job to investigate Monster Isle, but Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben opt to explore the tunnel created beneath their compound anyway. Even without powers, the foursome's courage and ingenuity lead them to victory against the Mole Man all the same. Thus begins the Fantastic Four's career as pulp adventurers.

Appearing in "What If Nova Had Not Given Up His Powers?"