The Shi’ar give Phoenix a psychic lobotomy, but can their technology really hope to hold such power in check? Based on strong source material, Mary Jo Duffy and Jerry Bingham deliver one of the better issues of What If?
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Moon Knight’s conflict with the Maggia is interrupted by Spider-Man, bringing the two heroes to blows. Though this issue holds a special place in this reviewer’s heart, this 1978 tale from Bill Mantlo, Mike Zeck and Bruce Patterson remains typical Spidey fare.
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The new Doom Patrol are ambushed by the Cossack, a Soviet asset aimed at recovering the defector Negative Woman. Paul Kupperberg and Joe Staton’s three-issue reboot of the Doom Patrol wraps up with a third solid issue.
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Power Man, Iron Fist and Machine Man scramble to recover a computer “super-circuit” stolen by the Hulk. A ho-hum affair by Roger Stern, Herb Trimpe and a host of inkers.
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Brainiac 5’s effort to save a little girl unleashes the terror of Computo on Earth once again! An early – and spectacular – outing from the classic Legion creative team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen.
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Legionnaires marooned on an icy asteroid wonder if rescue will come before supplies – and hope – run out! Writer Paul Levitz starts to mine the rich characterization that would be a hallmark of his and Keith Giffen’s legendary Legion run.
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Legionnaires rush to save Princess Projectra and Karate Kid from their scheduled execution on Orando – but will they get there in time? The classic creative team of Paul Levitz and Keith Giffen get to work revolutionizing DC’s favorite 30th-century teens.
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Chameleon Boy leads an ill-advised recon mission to the Khundian homeworld, while Mon-El and Shadow Lass investigate a forgotten evil world. Writer Paul Levitz pens a pair of strong stories, with Keith Giffen taking over lead art chores and outgoing penciler Pat Broderick setting up “The Great Darkness Saga.”
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Legionnaires vacationing on Brande’s World come under attack from Dr. Regulus, who seeks his revenge on Sun Boy! Another solid outing from the team of Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, and another promising backup featuring art by Keith Giffen.
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While visiting the Nullport space station to pick up a new cruiser, the Legion uncovers a Khundian plot. The lead feature, by Paul Levitz and Pat Broderick, is solid, but the real treat is the backup story that welcomes Keith Giffen to the 30th century.
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