A Classic What If? Question

[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 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]

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]

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

 

[Silicon Surfer]

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

 

[Grim Goblin]

Damn, that means there's no chance of seeing the what if ? where Conan fights Wolverine ! Such a shame really...

 

[Silicon Surfer]

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

 

[KevanG]

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]

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

 

[3dman27]

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]

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:

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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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

that's why it kicked ass

 

[Darthphere]

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/columns/index.cgi?column=litg&article=2680

 

[Silicon Surfer]

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.