ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!   

M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko's history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues:

 	What If (vol 1) #36 - “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne
 	What If (vol 2) #12 - “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino

Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes!

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Once Upon A Geek

The Irredeemable Shag

Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #36 and What If (vol 2) #12

FEB 8, 2026106 MIN
Once Upon A Geek

Once Upon A Geek - What If (vol 1) #36 and What If (vol 2) #12

FEB 8, 2026106 MIN

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ONCE UPON A WHAT IF!    M.A. Solko and The Irredeemable Shag find their joy discussing the Marvel comic series that explores the multiverse of cause-and-effect.. WHAT IF! We discuss Solko's history with the series, then we take a deep dive into two issues: What If (vol 1) #36 - “What if the Fantastic Four Had Not Gained Their Powers?” by John Byrne What If (vol 2) #12 - “What if the X-Men had Stayed in Asgard?” by Jim Valentino Finally, Shag covers YOUR listener feedback from the past few episodes! Have a question or comment? Looking for more great content? Leave comments on the FIRE & WATER PODCAST website: http://fireandwaterpodcast.com/podcast/ouag35/ Follow M.A. Solko:  The Pod Opaque: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePodOpaque Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/masolko.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/masolko See Shag's social media posts related to this episode: Twitter: https://x.com/search?q=from%3Aonceuponageek%20%23OUAG35&src=typed_query&f=live Bluesky: https://bsky.app/search?q=OUAG35 This episode brought to you by InStockTrades: http://instocktrades.com Follow Once Upon a Geek: Subscribe via Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/once-upon-a-geek/id1615296641 Subscribe via other podcatchers: https://feeds.feedburner.com/onceuponageek Also available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Audible Twitter/X: https://x.com/onceuponageek Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/onceuponageek.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onceuponageekpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onceuponageekpodcast/ This podcast is a proud member of the FIRE AND WATER PODCAST NETWORK: Visit the Fire & Water website: https://fireandwaterpodcast.com Like our Fire & Water Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FWPodcastNetwork Follow Fire & Water on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fwpodcasts.bsky.social Follow Fire & Water on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fireandwaterpodcast/ Support The Fire & Water Podcast Network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fwpodcasts Life is short. Focus on the positive. Find Your Joy.