The biggest Marvel story of 2012 is the inspiration for the return of What If? Avengers vs. X-Men was a huge event for the Marvel Universe!

 

What if “other” heroes became the Phoenix Five?

 

This week is the first issue of Jimmy Palmiotti and Jorge Molina’s four-part story starring Earth’s Mightiest Heroes fighting the Children of the Atom…with all-new twists and turns!

 

Iron Man tried to kill the Phoenix Force before it could reach Earth and possess Hope but the entity split into five hosts: Cyclops, Emma Frost, Colossus, Magik and Namor – with devastating results – including the death of Professor X.

 

Acclaimed creator Jimmy Palmiotti told Marvel.com why the original epic is a perfect inspiration for What If?:

 

“The set up and Continue reading WHAT IF AVENGERS VS. X-MEN?