Greg, Dan, and Special Guest Travis Web review What If? (vol 1) #14 from 1979! Nick Fury and the Howling Commandos fight World War 2 in outer space. We get space helmets, cigars, pipes, and bowler caps. Join us for a fun romp through this book.

Writer(s): Gary Friedrich and Don Glut; Penciller: Herb Trimpe; Inker: Pablo Marcos; Colorist: D. R. Martin; Letterer: Tom Orzechowski; Editors: Roy Thomas;

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Timeline:

00:00 Don’t Touch the Button
00:29 Audio Check and Travis Returns
01:43 Currency Cast Euro Talk
04:35 Danhausen and Wrestling Humor
07:19 Marvel Unlimited Reader Meltdown
09:55 Yoga and Hot Yoga Stories
14:06 Plugs Retro Emporium and Rose City
18:26 What If Space WWII Setup
20:32 Nick Fury History and Spy Era
25:00 Cover Credits and Watcher Intro
28:50 Pearl Harbor in Space Breakdown
37:26 Meet the Space Commandos
44:14 Aliens Nazis and Pop Culture Rant
46:45 Spacecraft Carrier Debate
48:10 Beanbag Chair Banter
48:35 Midway Space Battle Setup
49:31 Retro Robots And AI Jokes
51:22 Cheesy Dialogue Deep Dive
53:59 Traitor Reveal And Nazi Talk
59:23 Panel Grid Nerd Out
01:03:33 Airlock Escape And Influences
01:05:01 Final Battle And Robot Sacrifice
01:09:10 Letter Page Hitler Problem
01:11:44 Overall Verdict And Craft Talk
01:16:31 Pop Culture Tangents
01:22:11 Project Updates And Kickstarters
01:28:00 VR Chat And Bowling Bits
01:30:00 Sponsor Plug Lawyer Paul
01:33:06 Overcast Store And Starlight Talk
01:36:10 Audio Glitches And Wrap Up