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    What If (1977 1st Series) 41 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1017596008

    Ended Jun 28 2023
    Winning Bid $203

    Cover art by Michael Golden. "What if Destiny had Not Destroyed Atlantis?", script by Alan Zelenetz, pencils by Marc Silvestri, inks by Mel Candido; During a battle with Destiny, who was attempting to destroy Atlantis using his Helmet of Power, Namor the Sub-Mariner managed to defeat Destiny and he then swam to the bottom of the ocean, where he buried the Helmet of Power into the ground; While Namor was away, his cousin Byrrah manipulated the Emperor Thakorr into giving up his throne; Using the signet ring given to him by Thakorr, Byrrah used his newfound regent status to imprison Princess Fen, the mother of Namor; Following the imprisonment, Byrrah struck a deal with Warlord Krang to give Krang power in exchange for his service, followed by a similar deal struck up with the High Priest Kormok of the Temple of Neptune. Later that evening, Byrrah spoke to the populace of Atlantis against Namor the Sub-Mariner, turning them against the Avenging Son. 52 pgs. Cover price $1.00. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)