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1602 is a triumph. The Marvel universe hasn't been this engrossing in ages. Neil Gaiman's vision of the Marvel Universe in the year 1602! The year is 1602, and strange things are stirring in England. In the service of Queen Elizabeth, court magician Dr. Stephen Strange senses that the bizarre weather plaguing the skies above is not of natural origin. Her majesty's premier spy, Sir Nicholas Fury, fends off an assassination attempt on the Queen by winged warriors rumored to be in service to a mad despot named Doom. News is spreading of "witchbreed" sightings - young men bearing fantastic superhuman powers and abilities. And in the center of the rising chaos is Virginia Dare, a young girl newly arrived from the New World, guarded by a towering Indian warrior. Can Fury and his allies find a connection to these unusual happenings before the whole world ends? In Marvel 1602, award-winning writer Neil Gaiman presents a unique vision of the Marvel Universe set four hundred years in the past. Classic Marvel icons such as the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and Daredevil appear in this intriguing world of 17th- century science and sorcery, instantly familiar to readers, yet subtly different in this new time. Marvel 1602 combines classic Marvel action and adventure with the historically accurate setting of Queen Elizabeth's reign to create a unique series unlike any other published by Marvel Comics
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
In the year 1602, a world of magic and nascent science teeters on the brink of apocalyptic change. Sir Nicholas Fury, Queen Elizabeth's spymaster, must uncover the source of a series of bizarre events threatening England, from unnatural weather to assassination attempts and the emergence of individuals with extraordinary powers. His investigation leads him to Virginia Dare, a young woman newly arrived from the New World, and a towering Indian warrior, as he races against time to prevent a global catastrophe orchestrated by a despotic ruler known as Doom.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- A reimagining of the Marvel Universe set in the year 1602.
- Features classic Marvel characters such as Nick Fury, Dr. Stephen Strange, the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and Daredevil, re-envisioned for the Elizabethan era.
- Explores themes of magic, science, political intrigue, and the nature of 'witchbreed' (mutants).
- The narrative follows Sir Nicholas Fury as he investigates a series of interconnected anomalies.
- The story blends historical accuracy of Queen Elizabeth's reign with fantastical elements.
- Introduces a unique interpretation of iconic Marvel villains and heroes within a historical context.
- The plot centers on preventing a world-ending event linked to these strange occurrences.
- Virginia Dare and an Indian warrior play a pivotal role in the unfolding mystery.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
Marvel 1602 is widely regarded as a creative triumph, lauded for its ingenious premise and masterful execution by Neil Gaiman. Critics and readers alike have praised its ability to seamlessly integrate familiar Marvel characters into a richly detailed historical setting, offering a fresh and engrossing perspective on the Marvel Universe. The series is noted for its compelling narrative, blending elements of mystery, adventure, and alternate history. Entertainment Weekly hailed it as 'a triumph,' stating the Marvel universe 'hasn't been this engrossing in ages.'
Page Count:
248
Publication Date:
2004-10-01
Publisher:
Marvel Comics
ISBN-10:
0785110704
ISBN-13:
9780785110705
Fiction
Science Fiction
Historical Fiction
Fantasy
Superheroes
Alternate History
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