WHAT IF...? Writer Explains The Inclusion Of MARVEL ZOMBIES And How The Episode Pays Homage To The Comics

WHAT IF...? Writer Explains The Inclusion Of MARVEL ZOMBIES And How The Episode Pays Homage To The Comics

Talking during the virtual press conference for What If...?, Head Writer A.C. Bradley opened up about the highly anticipated episode that will stick closer to the Marvel Zombies comic than we expected.

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By JoshWilding - Aug 03, 2021 11:08 AM EST
Filed Under: What If

The prospect of visiting different realities across the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Multiverse in What If...? is incredibly exciting, but there's one, in particular, that's really intrigued fans. 

One episode will focus on some sort of zombie plague infecting a version of the MCU, as we've seen undead takes on Captain America, Iron Man, and Hawkeye. Spider-Man is going to be hunting them, while the latest trailer confirmed that Scott Lang's head will...well, it'll be in a jar. 

While it's clear inspiration is being taken from the Marvel Zombies comic book series, what we didn't expect was that this episode of What If...? would be a loose adaptation. 
 


Talking at the global press conference on Sunday, Head Writer A.C. Bradley explained: "Marvel Zombies was mentioned early on as a 'What if we did this?' pie in the sky throwaway not thinking, at first, that there actually has a very famous run. And then, Brad [Winderbaum] was excited and Kevin [Feige] kind of surprised us by being like, 'Yeah, you’re doing Marvel Zombies.'"

"The fun part of Marvel Zombies, at least for me, was to delve into that initial run," she continued. "Probably more than any other 'What If...?' episode, we drew directly from the comic for inspiration and for actual scenes because it is so good, and less from the movies. So, that was actually a kind of-a no-brainer that I think we kind of came up with by accident."

She then concluded by saying, "I just made a zombie pun with 'no-brainer.' I just realized that."

There are lots of iconic moments in Marvel Zombies, so we're definitely excited to see what the show borrows from that comic series and how this outbreak is explained in the context of an alternate MCU.

What If...? premieres on Disney+ on August 11. 

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CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 8/3/2021, 11:35 AM
This is the episode I'm look forward to the most.
thebamf
thebamf - 8/3/2021, 12:22 PM
@CorndogBurglar - Same. I'm a big Marvel Zombies fan. I have the full comic runs and the Marvel Select figures. I already pre-ordered the Legends Zombie Cap as well lol
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 8/3/2021, 11:40 AM
''we've seen undead takes on Captain America, Iron Man, and Hawkeye.''

Wait, when did we see undead Hawkeye? Or are we referring to the dead weasel on his head in Endgame in this case?

Anyway, I'm looking forward to this episode. And especially what the What If is gonna be.
comicfan100
comicfan100 - 8/3/2021, 11:41 AM
The original Marvel Zombies book was the most disturbing comic I had ever read at that point, even more so than Kirkman's other more popular work The Walking Dead. Something about sentient, intelligent flesh eating zombies that also happen to be your favorite superheroes. Anyway, I'm very much looking forward to that episode.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 8/3/2021, 1:13 PM
@comicfan100 - You should read the Marvel Universe vs. series by Jonathan Maberry. It's a more serious take on a zombie apocalypse in the Marvel Universe. There are 3 mini-series:

1. Marvel Universe vs Punisher
2. Marvel Universe vs Wolverine
3. Marvel Universe vs Avengers

The story starts with Punisher killing some criminal that drops a briefcase full of vials of something. They spill into the sewers and then zombies start popping up. Punisher, Wolverine, and Hawkeye are basically the only ones left alive for the whole series and it shows how most all the other heroes get turned into zombies.

It's awesome.
TheFinestSmack
TheFinestSmack - 8/3/2021, 11:55 AM
OMG you guys, did you see that Josh has already seen the first 3 episodes???
Turogalh
Turogalh - 8/3/2021, 12:12 PM
@TheFinestSmack - Next step is knocking on our home's doors saying "Read my opinion about the first three episodes". This guy is so egocentric... We need more Pattel and less Wilding.
thebamf
thebamf - 8/3/2021, 12:23 PM
@TheFinestSmack - Hahahhaha Kudos Sir.
JonC
JonC - 8/3/2021, 2:38 PM
@TheFinestSmack - Its the opening paragraph on every article he currently posts...
CyberBishop
CyberBishop - 8/3/2021, 2:46 PM
@TheFinestSmack - And he thinks he is important enough to share his tweets. What an ego on this guy.
CaptainMexico
CaptainMexico - 8/3/2021, 11:57 AM
It won’t be the same without magneto using caps shield to wreck zombies.
Whaley87
Whaley87 - 8/4/2021, 4:59 AM
@CaptainMexico - I can do without that, doesn't bother me.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 8/3/2021, 12:04 PM
I'd love to get an animated film based off the comic, oh well
L0RDbuckethead
L0RDbuckethead - 8/3/2021, 12:38 PM
Drace24
Drace24 - 8/3/2021, 12:49 PM
Just what is it with people and zombies? What about walking corpses do people find so appealing?
Razorface1
Razorface1 - 8/3/2021, 1:09 PM
@Drace24 - I dont get it, really. Marvel Zombies is not even close to a good story, but it is insanely popular. Violence sells, I guess.
JonC
JonC - 8/3/2021, 2:40 PM
@Drace24 - they can be likeable.
Saga
Saga - 8/3/2021, 1:36 PM
Dude we clicked to read what the title says, why do you put your sell out tweets before the actual content?
marvel72
marvel72 - 8/3/2021, 2:26 PM
This is the episode I am looking forward to the most.
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 8/3/2021, 2:32 PM
If T'Challa is abducted as a small child (as Peter was) and goes on to be raised in outer-space, then why would he still speak with an African accent as an adult??? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
JonC
JonC - 8/3/2021, 2:41 PM
@SuperiorHeckler - Why would Peter speak with an Earth accent...?
SuperiorHeckler
SuperiorHeckler - 8/3/2021, 4:46 PM
@JonC - Point taken. ;-)
Nightwing1015
Nightwing1015 - 8/3/2021, 3:20 PM
"we drew directly from the comic for inspiration and for actual scenes because it is so good"

The MCU should do this more often
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