What If...? #12 (1990) explores the alternate timeline scenario: "What if the X-Men Had Stayed in Asgard?". Following the events of the "Asgardian Wars" storyline, a number of X-Men and New Mutants choose to remain in the mystical Norse realm rather than returning to Earth.
The issue's main plot points include:
A majority of the X-Men and New Mutants, influenced by Loki's meddling, decide to remain in Asgard while the rest of their teammates return to Earth.
The mutants begin new lives in Asgard, becoming entangled in its internal politics.
When a villainous alliance of Loki, Hela, and Karnilla attempts to seize control of Asgard, the mutants join forces with the Asgardians to stop them.
Following the successful battle, a number of the mutants find new positions of power and purpose within Asgard:
Thor makes Storm the new ruler of Asgard.
Cannonball becomes the king of the dwarves.
Nightcrawler joins the Warriors Three after Fandral leaves to marry Rogue.
Dani Moonstar becomes the ruler of Hel.
Rahne Sinclair becomes queen of the wolves.
What If...? #12 (1990) explores the alternate timeline scenario: "What if the X-Men Had Stayed in Asgard?". Following the events of the "Asgardian Wars" storyline, a number of X-Men and New Mutants choose to remain in the mystical Norse realm rather than returning to Earth.
The issue's main plot points include:
A majority of the X-Men and New Mutants, influenced by Loki's meddling, decide to remain in Asgard while the rest of their teammates return to Earth.
The mutants begin new lives in Asgard, becoming entangled in its internal politics.
When a villainous alliance of Loki, Hela, and Karnilla attempts to seize control of Asgard, the mutants join forces with the Asgardians to stop them.
Following the successful battle, a number of the mutants find new positions of power and purpose within Asgard:
Thor makes Storm the new ruler of Asgard.
Cannonball becomes the king of the dwarves.
Nightcrawler joins the Warriors Three after Fandral leaves to marry Rogue.
Dani Moonstar becomes the ruler of Hel.
Rahne Sinclair becomes queen of the wolves.
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