Marvel Comics August 26, 2026

What If?: X-Men #1

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What If?: X-Men #1 ►
Series
8.8

Critic Rating

4 Reviews
6.0

User Rating

1 Reviews
Writer Ashley Allen
Artist Sumit Kumar
Cover Price $4.99

WHAT IF...CASSANDRA NOVA KILLED PROFESSOR X? In a world where Cassandra Nova killed Charles Xavier in the womb, telepaths are hunted and experimented on - and what she's making from them is far worse than what she's taking. But when telepaths Jean Grey and Emma Frost escape, Cassandra Nova will stop at nothing to bring them back! Bring on Cassandra's X-Men!

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  • 10

    Nerd Initiative - Megan Nichole

    Aug 26, 2026

    There’s not enough words in the English language to explain how much I loved What If…? X-Men #1. It had everything I wanted, darkness, action, a very compelling story, and artwork that made it hard to turn away from. Excellent work from an X-cellent creative team! Read Full Review

  • 10

    ComicBook.com - David Harth

    Aug 26, 2026

    I’m the kind of What If…? fan who always wants more from the best issues, and this is yet another one added to that list. Allen and Kumar are able to take an idea that could have went in some lame directions and make into something special, capturing the terror and horror of a world where Nova won. I really hope that this issue does great, so that Marvel will continue the story for us. This is the kind of alternate reality X-Men story we need, two creators taking an old concept and finding something new and fun. Read Full Review

  • 7.8

    Comic Watch - Marcell Hines

    Aug 26, 2026

    What If...? X-Men #1 is a good cap to this anniversary of the long running series. With plenty of meat to chew on and an interesting hook, it completes its task in a horrifically fun way. Read Full Review

  • 7.5

    AIPT - Robert Reed

    Aug 26, 2026

    The body horror elements of What if...? X-Men #1 are the issue's greatest strength and Ashley Allen and Sumit Kumar lean wholly into them. Though not all parts of the book work, this is an effective one-shot that will leave readers wanting more. Read Full Review

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