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A young Rogue uses her mutant power to absorb the Power Cosmic of the Silver Surfer, changing the entire course of her storied history! And after coming to the aid of a wounded herald of Galactus, Spider-Gwen is empowered in the Devourer's service! Collecting WHAT IF…? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED HULK?, WHAT IF…? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED GAMBIT?, WHAT IF…? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED MOON KNIGHT?, WHAT IF…? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED ROGUE? and WHAT IF…? GALACTUS TRANSFORMED SPIDER-GWEN?","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56297410986357,"sku":"9781302964504","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781302964504_7fbd57c0-25a1-4aa9-9aa4-7de5bb37dd6b.jpg?v=1786018872"},{"product_id":"9781302955113","title":"Marvel Masterworks: Spider-Woman Vol. 4","description":"Jessica Drew (A.K.A. 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