A Classic What If? Question

Phaedrus45 · 01-02-2007, 06:13 PM

Now, I realize why in the Classic What If? Trade Paperbacks why Marvel didn't reprint this issue:

Obviously, they don't have the Conan contract. But, why in last month's new Classic What If? Vol. 3 did they skip reprinting this issue:

I can't figure this one out, unless the original writer has some agreement. In fact, I wish they'd do a Essential volume dedicated to Shang-Chi.

WOLVERINE25TH · 01-02-2007, 06:28 PM

Because Fu Manchu is a racist character created in the early days of cinema that highlights all the negative stereotypes about the evil Asian. Best I can assume it was a PC decision.

Galact-Gal · 01-02-2007, 06:48 PM

Isn't Fu Manchu also a copyrighted character? (And not copyrighted by Marvel)

Silicon Surfer · 01-02-2007, 07:01 PM

Even if they had no copyright problems they would probably not reprint Fu Manchu stories for fear of being sued.

Grim Goblin · 01-02-2007, 07:07 PM

Damn, that means there's no chance of seeing the what if ? where Conan fights Wolverine

! Such a shame really...

Silicon Surfer · 01-02-2007, 07:11 PM

Conan really owned Cap in the issue posted above if it's the one I think it is.

KevanG · 01-02-2007, 09:54 PM

HA! I have both of those

and if it weren't for that what if? I still wouldn't know who the **** shang-chi was... I still really don't...

jaydawg · 01-02-2007, 10:31 PM

They lost the Fu Manchu rights after briefly having them in the 70s.

3dman27 · 01-03-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by jaydawg

They lost the Fu Manchu rights after briefly having them in the 70s.

marvel predated harry potter in a way, you know how lord voldermort is referred to as "he who must not be named" ?well when marvel brought back shang chi they did the same thing when refferring to shang-chi's father even his own agents are afraid to say his name

3dman27 · 01-03-2007, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaedrus45

Now, I realize why in the Classic What If? Trade Paperbacks why Marvel didn't reprint this issue:

Obviously, they don't have the Conan contract. But, why in last month's new Classic What If? Vol. 3 did they skip reprinting this issue:

i

I can't figure this one out, unless the original writer has some agreement. In fact, I wish they'd do a Essential volume dedicated to Shang-Chi.

i wish marvel'd do an essential shang -chi too
did you know that when doc savage's rights were at marvel in the 1970's he had a crossover team up with the thing and the human torch in marvel two in one bens own mag

Elijya · 01-03-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Silicon Surfer

Conan really owned Cap in the issue posted above if it's the one I think it is.

it's not, they sequelized that What If? a couple years later with this issue, the one you're thinking of:

and this issue kicked ass

Phaedrus45 · 01-03-2007, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3dman27

marvel predated harry potter in a way, you know how lord voldermort is referred to as "he who must not be named" ?well when marvel brought back shang chi they did the same thing when refferring to shang-chi's father even his own agents are afraid to say his name

I'm surprised nobody has got a comic of Harry Potter put out. Maybe when Rowling is finished, she'll give out the rights to a comic book on him. But, if she did it right now, what better way to get kids back into reading comics.

KevanG · 01-03-2007, 10:24 AM

They probably don't want to detract from novel sales yet. So they wait unitl the novel sales start sagging and then toss in the comics based on the books... and make meeelions!!!! MWAHAHAHA!!!! *ahem* Sorry about that...

Galact-Gal · 01-03-2007, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elijya

it's not, they sequelized that What If? a couple years later with this issue, the one you're thinking of:

and this issue kicked ass

Remember Conan dressed like a pimp? My God!!

Elijya · 01-03-2007, 01:21 PM

that's why it kicked ass

Darthphere · 01-03-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phaedrus45

I'm surprised nobody has got a comic of Harry Potter put out. Maybe when Rowling is finished, she'll give out the rights to a comic book on him. But, if she did it right now, what better way to get kids back into reading comics.

http://www.comicbookresources.com/co...g&article=2680

Silicon Surfer · 01-03-2007, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elijya

it's not, they sequelized that What If? a couple years later with this issue, the one you're thinking of:

and this issue kicked ass

Funny, I don't even remember that cover. It's the first cover that I remember and I may not even own that one. Strange how your memory plays tricks on you.

01-02-2007, 06:13 PM	#1
Phaedrus45 Side-Kick Join Date: May 2005 Location: Paisley Park Posts: 10,690	A Classic What If? Question Now, I realize why in the Classic What If? Trade Paperbacks why Marvel didn't reprint this issue: Obviously, they don't have the Conan contract. But, why in last month's new Classic What If? Vol. 3 did they skip reprinting this issue: I can't figure this one out, unless the original writer has some agreement. In fact, I wish they'd do a Essential volume dedicated to Shang-Chi.

01-02-2007, 06:28 PM	#2
WOLVERINE25TH The Best There Is Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 8,448	Re: A Classic What If? Question Because Fu Manchu is a racist character created in the early days of cinema that highlights all the negative stereotypes about the evil Asian. Best I can assume it was a PC decision. __________________ Coming in August: WOLVERINE, PUNISHER & GHOST RIDER OFFICIAL MARVEL INDEX *NYGB TOURGUIDE: Serving all your Ghostbusters* location needs. (Returning Soon) NYGB COMICGUIDE: Your resource to Ghostbusters comics. (Returning Soon)**

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01-02-2007, 07:01 PM	#4
Silicon Surfer Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,815	Re: A Classic What If? Question Even if they had no copyright problems they would probably not reprint Fu Manchu stories for fear of being sued.

01-02-2007, 07:07 PM	#5
Grim Goblin Nobody's B****! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 873	Re: A Classic What If? Question Damn, that means there's no chance of seeing the what if ? where Conan fights Wolverine ! Such a shame really... __________________ Forget about Jumping the Shark, now you have: Pushing the Apokolips!

01-02-2007, 07:11 PM	#6
Silicon Surfer Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,815	Re: A Classic What If? Question Conan really owned Cap in the issue posted above if it's the one I think it is.

01-02-2007, 09:54 PM	#7
KevanG Brony Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moncton, NB, Canada Posts: 3,178	Re: A Classic What If? Question HA! I have both of those and if it weren't for that what if? I still wouldn't know who the **** shang-chi was... I still really don't... __________________ Burn all who stand in the way of science. Amnesia: The Attic "What do you think, Finn? Can we pull back the veil of static and reach in to the source of all being? Behind this curtain of patterns, this random pattern generator. So clever. Right here in every home, watching us from a one-sided mirror." Adventure Time

01-02-2007, 10:31 PM	#8
jaydawg Side-Kick Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The land of web slinging love Posts: 11,637	Re: A Classic What If? Question They lost the Fu Manchu rights after briefly having them in the 70s. __________________ Iron Man: They'll come for you in Atlantis, too. Namor: No. That would be an act of war. Most probably you'll destroy yourselves before they even consider us... and it'll be our planet again. Either way, we're fine with it.

01-03-2007, 10:24 AM	#13
KevanG Brony Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moncton, NB, Canada Posts: 3,178	Re: A Classic What If? Question They probably don't want to detract from novel sales yet. So they wait unitl the novel sales start sagging and then toss in the comics based on the books... and make meeelions!!!! MWAHAHAHA!!!! ahem Sorry about that... __________________ Burn all who stand in the way of science. Amnesia: The Attic "What do you think, Finn? Can we pull back the veil of static and reach in to the source of all being? Behind this curtain of patterns, this random pattern generator. So clever. Right here in every home, watching us from a one-sided mirror." Adventure Time

01-03-2007, 01:21 PM	#15
Elijya Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: U.S.S. Enterprise NCC-1701-D Posts: 38,221	Re: A Classic What If? Question that's why it kicked ass __________________ Could you please continue the petty bickering? I find it most intriguing. "I left in love, in laughter, and in truth and wherever truth, love and laughter abide, I am there in spirit." - Bill Hicks

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