Coming Attractions: Marvel brings its alternate realities to television

 45 years ago, Marvel embarked on a modest, ah, experiment.

The publisher began exploring the idea of how some of its history might've changed due to a moment in time going differently. The original What If? comics lasted into the 80's, and was then cancelled. It was brought back in the 90's, and had a healthy run as a monthly series. The concept's been revisited in smaller doses in recent times.

Next month, Marvel dips back into the animation pool with What if?, a 10 episode series that holds true to its concept, but the scope's been expanded to include the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the company's alternate world where their heroes and some villains were turned into zombies.

Tony, Emmy, & Golden Globe winner Jeffrey Wright voices the Watcher, who serves as the series host, just as he did in the books back in the original run. MCU regulars Mark Ruffalo, Sebastian Stan, Michael B. Jordan, and Hayley Atwell will reprise their roles (i.e. Hulk, Killmonger), while Chadwick Boseman, in his final performances, will not only reprise as the Black Panther, but takes over the role of Star Lord from Chris Pratt ("Guardians of The Galaxy").

Following is the trailer:

I've read some of those old books. All I can say is, prepare to have your world rocked.