Marvel 1602 is an eight-issue Marvel comic limited series, published in 2003, written by Neil Gaiman, illustrated by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove. Scott McKowen illustrated the covers. This article is about the comic book company. ... Neil Richard Gaiman () (born November 10, 1960) is an English author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, graphic novels, comics, and films. ... Cover of Batman #655, the first issue of Batman & Son Andy Kubert is an American comic book artist, the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists. ... Richard Isanove is an artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry. ... This article is about the comic book company. ... The limited series is a term referring to a comic book series with a set finite number of issues. ... Neil Richard Gaiman () (born November 10, 1960) is an English author of science fiction and fantasy short stories and novels, graphic novels, comics, and films. ... Cover of Batman #655, the first issue of Batman & Son Andy Kubert is an American comic book artist, the son of Joe Kubert and brother of Adam Kubert, both of whom are also artists. ... Richard Isanove is an artist who has worked as a colorist in the comics industry. ...

Gaiman wrote the series to help fund his Marvels and Miracles LLC company, which is fighting for the rights to Marvelman. Miracleman, originally known as Marvelman in his native United Kingdom, is a fictional character, a comic book superhero created in 1954 by writer-artist Mick Anglo for publisher L. Miller & Son. ...

Synopsis

The story takes place in the year 1602 in the Marvel Universe, where superheroes have appeared four hundred years early. The main characters must solve the mystery behind their own existence, while dealing with intrigue at the courts of Elizabeth and James. This page is about the year. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... For the upcoming parody of superhero films, see Superhero!. Batman and Superman, two of the most recognizable and iconic superheroes. ... This article is about Elizabeth I of England. ... James VI and I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scots as James VI, and King of England and King of Ireland as James I. He ruled in Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567, when he was only one year old, succeeding his mother Mary...

New World and Fantastick Four are spin-offs from the initial series.

All over seventeenth-century Europe, catastrophes are taking place. Strange natural conditions, such as blood-red skies and even earthquakes in York, are provoking panic in England, and reports show that the phenomena are happening all over the Earth. Many believe it is the beginning of the Apocalypse. Dr. Stephen Strange, the court magician of Queen Elizabeth I, senses that there are unnatural forces at work. He thinks that it is somehow linked to the "Virginia Maid", a ship that carries Virginia Dare and her hulking native American bodyguard Rojhaz (who is strangely pale-skinned and blonde-haired). Virginia is the first child born in the English colony of Roanoke. She has strange shapeshifting powers, and Strange suspects she is the cause of the disastrous weather. York shown within England Coordinates: , Sovereign state Constituent country Region Yorkshire and the Humber Ceremonial county North Yorkshire Admin HQ York City Centre Founded 71 City Status 71 Government  - Type Unitary Authority, City  - Governing body City of York Council  - Leadership: Leader & Executive  - Executive: Liberal Democrat  - MPs: Hugh Bayley (L) John... Look up Apocalypse in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the Marvel comics superhero. ... Captain America is a fictional comic book superhero published by Marvel Comics. ... “Lost Colony” redirects here. ...

At the same time, there is a race for the legendary treasure of the Knights Templar, thought to be a weapon of unlimited power. The Queen's head of intelligence, Sir Nicholas Fury, finds himself pitted against the powerful Otto von Doom, the sinister Count of Latveria. The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Latin: Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici), popularly known as the Knights Templar or the Order of the Temple, were among the most famous of the Christian military orders. ... For the French hip hop artist, see Nikkfurie. ... Cover to Heroes Reborn: Fantastic Four #5. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

James VI of Scotland lusts after the Queen's throne. He collaborates with Spanish High Inquisitor Enrique and Count Doom to assassinate Queen Elizabeth and blame the "witchbreed" of Carlos Javier for the crime. The murder succeeds and James of Scotland becomes King of England. Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... In Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a mutant is a member of the species Homo sapiens superior, an offshoot of regular humanity, Homo sapiens sapiens. ... Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, known as the leader and founder of the X-Men. ...

Sir Stephen then finds himself on the moon where he meets the Watcher, who tells him that the strange events are due to an anomaly he calls the Forerunner. The Forerunner is from the future and his presence in the past has disrupted reality to the point of impending multi-universal annihilation. Despite telling Sir Stephen of his own free will, the Watcher forces Stephen to enter a pact that will not allow him to repeat what he has learned for as long as he lives. This article is about Earths moon. ... Marvel Select The Watcher figure In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the Watchers are an extraterrestrial species of near-omnipotent immortal beings who watch the universe with advanced technology. ...

Sir Stephen, Sir Nicholas and Javier betray King James to save the universe. Fury, Javier and his "witchbreed" launch a successful attack on Count Doom's fortress, retrieve the Templars' treasure (Thor's Hammer, disguised as a walking stick, wielded by a pilgrim called Donal) and liberate Otto's captives, the superpowered quartet known as the Four from the Fantastick. They then flee to the New World. Thor vol. ... Thor (often called The Mighty Thor) is a superhero appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... For other uses, see Fantastic Four (disambiguation). ...

Meanwhile, in Spain, Enrique the Grand Inquisitor is betrayed along with his young acolytes, Petros and Sister Wanda. All three of them are "witchbreed" themselves and have only killed those that could not pass off as human. At the moment of execution, however, they turn the tide on their enemies and escape on board a ship bound for America. Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... For Quicksilver (DC Comics), see Max Mercury. ... The Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, a mutant who was introduced as a super-villainess before reforming and becoming a superheroine early in her history. ...

Sir Stephen Strange is executed by James, and his head put on a pike. With his magic, his spirit can still communicate in a telepathic way. His wife Clea takes his head from the pike and sets off for America with Virginia and Rojhaz. Clea believes that it is not Virginia who is the Forerunner but her muscle-bound, white-skinned, blond-haired, blue-eyed "Native American" companion. A modern recreation of a mid-17th century company of pikemen. ... Telepathy from the Greek τηλε, tele, distant, and πάθεια, patheia, feeling, is the supposed ability to communicate information from one mind to another, and is one form of extra-sensory perception or anomalous cognition. ...

"Rojhaz" is none other than Steve Rogers, a.k.a. Captain America, who was atomized by a fascist US government in a dystopian future. His "destruction" (i.e. he disappeared from the normal timeline, but reappeared in this timeline) caused the rift that is destroying the universe. It also meant that a lot of the heroes and villains who were not due to appear for another 350 years have turned up early in order, so the Watcher believes, to counter the Forerunner's negative effects. Captain America is a fictional comic book superhero published by Marvel Comics. ... Fascism is an authoritarian political ideology (generally tied to a mass movement) that considers individual and other societal interests subordinate to the needs of the state, and seeks to forge a type of national unity, usually based on, but not limited to, ethnic, cultural, or racial attributes. ...

James sends his advisor David Banner to America with orders to kill Fury. Also along for the journey, albeit reluctantly, is Fury's former assistant Peter Parquagh.

All these various characters end up at Roanoke where the rift is found and examined. They also examine themselves, their relationships and their futures. Donal turns to alcohol, devastated at the fact that he has brought about a god who, according to Donal's religion, should not even exist.

Fury confronts the expedition led by Banner and kills all its members aside from him and Peter. In spite of this, Fury has almost lost the will to live: he failed to protect his Queen, he has been made a traitor to his country and all his wealth and property has been seized and taken over by James and his favourites.

Enrique and his followers are captured by Javier and his students, but it is the former Inquisitor who dictates terms since they need him in order to repair the rift.

Rojhaz, looking more and more like Captain America, refuses to go back through the rift in order to repair the damage. He believes that he can build a better world than the America he left behind. Sir Nicholas Fury plays on the fact that Steve Rogers trusted Nick Fury to get close to him and knock him unconscious: "I am not he" he mutters, in reference to the Fury that Rogers knew. For the French hip hop artist, see Nikkfurie. ...

Nicholas Fury carries the body of Rogers back through the rift, thus going into the future himself. Donal, having transformed into Thor, opens the rift with his lightning, and Enrique controls it with his magnetic powers, based on the theories of Sir Richard Reed. The rift and the universe restores itself, and Uatu the Watcher is granted a "pocket universe" in which the 1602 timeline remains intact. Mister Fantastic is a Marvel Comics superhero who is the leader of the Fantastic Four. ... In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, Uatu is the member of the extraterrestrial species known as the Watchers assigned to observe Earth and its solar system. ...

The Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes designates the version of the 1602 setting that remains once Earth-616 has reverted to normal as Earth-311. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is a definitive guide to the imaginary universe of Marvel Comics. ... Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, this in turn is part of a larger multiverse. ...

Characters

Historical figures

Elizabeth I of England, essentially unchanged from the real-world version. She is assassinated by Count Otto von Doom (see below), a year before she should have died. This article is about Elizabeth I of England. ...

James VI of Scotland and I of England, also largely unchanged. His firm belief in the divine right of Kings and strong views on witchcraft (including the witchbreed) means he is cast as something of a villain. When Javier criticizes Fury for smoking a pipe, Fury remarks that James made similar reproaches. James was indeed critical of smoking and even wrote A Counterblaste to Tobacco on the subject [1]. He is also homosexual in this timeline, as he was in our own world. James VI and I King of England, Scotland and Ireland James VI of Scotland and I of England (Charles James) (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) was a King who ruled over England, Scotland and Ireland, and was the first Sovereign to reign in the three realms simultaneously. ... “Witch” redirects here. ... Since its coinage, the word homosexuality has acquired multiple meanings. ...

Virginia Dare, the daughter of Ananias Dare, and the first English child born in the Americas. In this world, the Roanoke Colony did not disappear in the 1580s. Inspired by a legend that Virginia was killed in the shape of a white deer, Gaiman gives his version shapeshifting powers. She is able to become any real animal, including the Dinosaurs that in this timeline still survive in America, as well as a griffin-like form. She has no obvious counterpart in the Marvel Universe, save for Snowbird of the Canadian band of heroes known as Alpha Flight. Virginia Dare (born August 18, 1587) was the first child born in the Americas to English parents, Eleanor (or Ellinor/Elyonor) and Ananias Dare. ... World map showing the Americas CIA political map of the Americas The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World consisting of the continents of North America[1] and South America with their associated islands and regions. ... “Lost Colony” redirects here. ... Events and Trends The beginnings of the Golden Age of Literature in England Sir Humphrey Gilbert claims Newfoundland as Englands first overseas colony in 1583 Francis Drake had come back from going around the world, bringing back with him many treasures. ... For other uses, see Legend (disambiguation). ... This article is about the ruminant animal. ... Tsarevna Frog by Viktor Vasnetsov: a frog metamorphoses into a princess Shapeshifting is a common theme in mythology and folklore, as well as in science fiction and fantasy. ... Orders & Suborders Saurischia Sauropodomorpha Theropoda Ornithischia Thyreophora Ornithopoda Marginocephalia Dinosaurs were vertebrate animals that dominated the terrestrial ecosystem for over 160 million years, first appearing approximately 230 million years ago. ... For other uses, see Griffin (disambiguation). ... Snowbird is a fictional character who appeared in Marvel Comics series Alpha Flight. ... Alpha Flight is a Marvel Comics superhero team, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. ...

Gaiman has denied that Snowbird of Alpha Flight was the inspiration for Virginia.^{[citation needed]} Gaiman has also stated that the 1602 characters were based on Marvel characters who debuted during the Silver Age of comic books,^{[citation needed]} a sentiment shared by comic book critic Peter Sanderson in his brief introduction to the hardcover collection. However, on another occasion, Gaiman has remarked that he created Virginia Dare without a previous Marvel character basis in order to provide a unique and fully American character in the 1602 universe.^{[citation needed]} Snowbird is a fictional character who appeared in Marvel Comics series Alpha Flight. ... Alpha Flight is a Marvel Comics superhero team, noteworthy for being one of the few Canadian superhero teams. ... Showcase #4 (Oct. ... Peter Sanderson is a comic book historian, as well as a professor on the graphic novel as literature at New York University. ...

Uatu

Uatu, the Watcher who knows this shouldn't be happening, and is tempted to break the rules of the Watchers and interfere (albeit not for the first time). Though he interfered, his actions are seen by the other Watchers as being for the greater good, and so he is rewarded with a gift; the Seed of a New Universe that never was, or otherwise, this universe itself. In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, Uatu is the member of the extraterrestrial species known as the Watchers assigned to observe Earth and its solar system. ...

Heroes

Sir Nicholas Fury, the Queen's Intelligencer. The 1602 world's version of Nick Fury, in the position of Sir Francis Walsingham. His adjutant, and the field leader of his troops, is a man named Dougan, with a large moustache (this world's Dum-Dum Dugan). For the French hip hop artist, see Nikkfurie. ... Francis Walsingham by John de Critz (detail) Sir Francis Walsingham (c. ... Thaddeus Aloysius Cadwallader Dugan, more commonly known as Dum-Dum Dugan, is a fictional character of Marvel Comics. ...

Doctor Stephen Strange, the Queen's Physician. Also an alchemist and magician. (Strange's interests and skills mirror some of those of the Queen's contemporary John Dee, a mathematician, astrologer, and geographer who was also interested in conjuring.) Strange works from a mansion in "the village of Greenwich", outside London (a play on the "real" Doctor Strange's mansion in Greenwich Village, New York City). This article is about the Marvel comics superhero. ... For other uses, see Alchemy (disambiguation). ... “Illusionist” redirects here. ... For the American college basketball coach, see John Dee (basketball coach). ... This article is about Greenwich in England. ... The Washington Square Arch Greenwich Village (IPA pronunciation: ), also called simply the Village, is a largely residential area on the west side of downtown (southern) Manhattan in New York City named after Greenwich, London. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ...

Peter Parquagh, Sir Nicholas' apprentice. This world's Spider-Man (Peter Parker), although without the powers. A running gag involves Peter repeatedly almost getting bitten by unusual spiders; something that finally occurs at the very end. At one point where Rojhaz climbs up a tower to fetch Virginia, Peter timidly and ironically says "I can't climb." Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ...

Matthew Murdoch, a blind Irish minstrel and freelance agent, who occasionally works for Sir Nicholas. Matthew acquired heightened senses from a mysterious substance he encountered as a child, and is this world's Daredevil (aka Matt Murdock). For the 18th century American form of music and performance known as minstrelsy, see minstrel show. ... Daredevil (Matt Murdock) is a superhero in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

Clea Strange, Dr Strange's wife and assistant. Clea comes from another dimension, in which she used to be a Queen, and is herself a sorceress. She is this world's version of Clea. Clea is a fictional character, a sorceress in the Marvel Comics Universe. ...

Rojhaz, Virginia's blonde-haired, blue-eyed Native American bodyguard. The colonists assume him to be a product of congress between Indians and Welsh traders (see Welsh Indians). In fact, he is actually Steve Rogers, Captain America. Assumed dead in a dystopian future, ruled by President Zebidiah Killgrave, and sent back in time, Rogers, and the hole his passage left in time, served as the trigger for the warping of history to introduce the other Marvels. He also changed history more directly, by helping the Roanoke Colony through the winter. (Although "Rojhaz" fills the Captain America role, he also reflects elements of the Ka-Zar character. In one scene, Virginia proposes that she could transform into a giant cat and storm a prison with Rojhaz on her back, much as Ka-Zar rode on the back of his sabre-toothed tiger, Zabu.) This article is about the country. ... This article is about the legendary Welsh prince. ... Captain America is a fictional comic book superhero published by Marvel Comics. ... This article is about the philosophical concept and literary form. ... The Purple Man (Zebediah Killgrave) is a recurring Marvel Comics supervillain. ... “Lost Colony” redirects here. ... Ka-Zar (pronounced KAY-sar) is the name of three jungle-dwelling fictional characters. ... Zabu is a fictional character in the Marvel Universe. ...

Captain Nelson, a seaman who regularly takes Matthew Murdoch across the English Channel. He is suspicious of the blind minstrel, who suggests, with a smile, that he should keep his thoughts to himself. Nelson is this world's Foggy Nelson. Satellite view of the English Channel The English Channel (French: , the sleeve) is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the island of Great Britain from northern France and joins the North Sea to the Atlantic. ... Franklin Foggy Nelson is a comic book character in the Marvel Comics universe, part of the supporting cast of Daredevil (Matt Murdock); Foggy is Matts best friend. ...

Carlos Javier, a Spaniard living in England, where he runs a College for the Sons of Gentlefolk. He is a witchbreed, a being born with special powers (i.e. mutants), but unlike the Inquisitor (see below) he believes in a future of peace between witchbreed and normal humans (the mondani). In what may be a nod to the Sandman ("Omnia mutantur, nihil interit": "Everything changes, but nothing is truly lost"), a plaque near the school's entrance reads "Omnia mutantur, nos et mutamur in illis" ("All things change, and we change with them"). He is this world's Professor X (Charles Xavier). In Marvel comic books, particularly those of the X-Men mythos, a mutant is a member of the species Homo sapiens superior, an offshoot of regular humanity, Homo sapiens sapiens. ... The Sandman was a comic book series written by Neil Gaiman and published by DC Comics for 75 issues from 1988 until 1996. ... Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, known as the leader and founder of the X-Men. ...

Javier's students, this world's version of the original X-Men. They are: The X-Men are a group of comic book superheroes featured in Marvel Comics. ...

• Roberto Trefusis (Robert "Bobby" Drake, Iceman), a nephew of Sir Francis Drake;
• Scotius Summerisle (Scott Summers, Cyclops), wears a visor made of rubies, and has a branded X on his shoulder which was put there when he was found to be a witchbreed in Scotland;
• Hal McCoy (Hank McCoy, the Beast) who escaped from James' Scotland;
• "John" Grey (Jean Grey), the traditional Shakespearean girl disguised as a boy.
• Werner (Warren Worthington III, the Angel), who was rescued from the Inquisition. His friendship with "Master John" causes jealous resentment on the part of Scotius Summerisle.

Dougan, the second-in-command of Fury's armies. Is very loyal to Fury and went with him to Count Otto Von Doom's castle and the new world, where he stayed after Fury was killed, as seen in 1602: New World. Is this world's Dum Dum Dugan. Iceman (Robert Bobby Louis Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero, a member of the X-Men. ... This article is about the Elizabethan naval commander. ... For other uses, see Cyclops (disambiguation). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article is about the country. ... For other uses, see Beast (disambiguation). ... This article is about the country. ... Jean Grey-Summers (born Jean Grey) is a fictional superheroine who lives in the Marvel Comics Universe. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a fictional character, a superhero that appears in Marvel Comics. ... Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Universe. ... Dum Dum Dugan (Thaddeus Aloysius Cadwallader Dugan) is a fictional character who appears in publications from Marvel Comics. ...

The Four from the Fantastick, a famous group of heroes, who feature in Murdoch's favourite ballad (which Gaiman has written a full version of, although only snippets appear in the comic). They consist of Captain Benjamin Grimm (Thing), Sir Richard Reed (Mister Fantastic - Reed Richards), Susan Storm (Invisible Woman), and John Storm (Human Torch), all of whom were transformed when their sailing ship, the Fantastick, encountered a wave of energy from the Sargasso Sea (the Bermuda Triangle); their bodies were reshaped into the four elements: Reed's flesh became pliable like water, Grimm's body became solid rock, Susan's body became weightless and invisible like air and John's body became living fire. Trapped under the castle of Count Otto von Doom, they remain in imprisonment until rescued by Sir Nicholas Fury and Carlos Javier. They are this world's Fantastic Four. Gaiman suggests that their powers are based on the Alchemical elements. Illustration by Arthur Rackham of the ballad The Twa Corbies A ballad is a story, usually a narrative or poem, in a song. ... thing, see Thing (disambiguation). ... Mr. ... “Invisible Girl” redirects here. ... This article is on the current Human Torch. ... An image of the distribution and size of eel larvae shows the approximate location of the Sargasso Sea. ... NASA image of the western Atlantic, showing the popular borders of the Bermuda Triangle. ... For other uses, see Fantastic Four (disambiguation). ... The four alchemical elements are Fire, Earth, Air and Water. ...

Donal, the Ancient One, a Knight Templar, who was entrusted with bringing the "Templar Treasure" to Sir Nicholas. This proved to be the hammer Mjolnir, disguised as a simple walking stick. Donal, although believing it was blasphemy, was forced to use the hammer to be transformed to the pagan god Thor. He is this world's version of Donald Blake, a.k.a. the Mighty Thor, and is also identified with Marvel's the Ancient One, Dr. Strange's mentor. In a clever conceit, while the Marvel Universe Thor has Shakespearean speech patterns, the 1602 version speaks in Anglo-Saxon alliterative verse. The calligraphy-style lettering in his speech bubbles is replaced by lettering designed to look like runes. The Poor Fellow-Soldiers of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon (Latin: Pauperes commilitones Christi Templique Solomonici), popularly known as the Knights Templar or the Order of the Temple, were among the most famous of the Christian military orders. ... Drawing of an archeological find of a gold plated hammer in silver. ... For other uses, see Thor (disambiguation). ... Thor (often called The Mighty Thor) is a superhero appearing in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Ancient One is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ... Look up conceit in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. ... The Old English epic poem Beowulf is written in alliterative verse. ... Western calligraphy is the calligraphy of the Latin writing system, and to a lesser degree the Greek and Cyrillic writing systems. ... Technical note: Due to technical limitations, some web browsers may not display some special characters in this article. ...

Villains

The Grand Inquisitor, real name Enrique. Born a Jew, he was taken in by a Christian priest and baptised. The Christians later refused to let him be returned to his Jewish family, saying that giving him back to the 'Christ-killers' would damn his soul to Hell. Unable to reunite with his family, he is psychologically scarred. As an adult he leads the Spanish Inquisition, which he oversees from Domdaniel. Although ordered to execute the witchbreed, he hides those whom he can pass off as normal. Secretly a witchbreed himself, he uses his activities as a cover to form a "The Brotherhood Of Those Who Will Inherit The Earth". The society's name is a biblical allusion: "those that wait upon the Lord, they shall inherit the earth." (King James Bible Psalm 37:9). Enrique is the 1602 world's analogue to Magneto (Erik Lehnsherr). For other uses, see Christian (disambiguation). ... Baptism is a water purification ritual practiced in certain religions such as Christianity, Mandaeanism, Sikhism, and some historic sects of Judaism. ... For other uses, see Hell (disambiguation). ... This article is about one of the historical Inquisitions. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The Brotherhood of Mutants, originally known as the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants and briefly as the Brotherhood, is a Marvel Comics supervillain team devoted to mutant superiority over normal humans. ... This page is about the version of the Bible; for the Harvey Danger album, see King James Version (album). ... Magneto (Eric Magnus Lensherr) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Sister Wanda and Petros, the Inquisitor's assistants. They are also his children, a fact he has kept from them. They are this world's Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver (Wanda and Pietro Maximoff). At the end of the series Enrique entrusts Petros and Wanda to Javier, asking his former friend to look over and teach them but not to tell them that he is their father. The Scarlet Witch (Wanda Maximoff) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe, a mutant who was introduced as a super-villainess before reforming and becoming a superheroine early in her history. ... For Quicksilver (DC Comics), see Max Mercury. ...

Toad is Enrique's spy in the Vatican. Though his long tongue and ability for climbing walls are plainly visible, he manages to hide for an undisclosed, but lengthy amount of time. Gaiman also plays with other cold-blooded abilities, such as a pronounced sleepiness at low temperatures. This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

It was initially Toad who betrayed Enrique to the authorities, under pain of torture. In what may be a nod to The Sandman, when Enrique is freed and Toad tries to make an excuse, Enrique silences him with a simple 'Shh', as The Sandman himself did in a similar situation with his former captor, Alex Burgess. Alex Burgess is a fictional character from Neil Gaimans comic book series, The Sandman. ...

David Banner, an advisor to King James, who replaces Sir Nicholas Fury when James takes the English throne. He is then sent to Roanoke in order to kill Fury. Towards the end of the story he is caught in the energies of the Anomaly and becomes a brutish monster. He is this world's Incredible Hulk (Robert Bruce Banner). Banner is probably more of an anti-hero, even a villain, in this world. For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Incredible Hulk, The Hulk and The Incredible Hulk redirect here. ...

Natasha, a freelance spy and "the most dangerous woman in Europe". She was partnered with Murdoch by Sir Nicholas, but betrayed him and Donal to Count Otto. She is this world's Black Widow (Natalia "Natasha" Romanova). This entry is for the Marvel Comics characters called Black Widow. ...

• Note: in the normal continuity, Quicksilver, the Scarlet Witch and the Black Widow are all former villains who became heroes.

Count Otto von Doom, the ruler of Latveria, known as Otto the Handsome. A long time enemy of Sir Richard, he is responsible for the Four from the Fantastick's disappearance by the story's start. He is this world's version of Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom). This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Doctor Doom (Victor von Doom) is a fictional character, a supervillain in the Marvel Universe. ...

The Vultures are Count Otto's flying warriors, based on the Spider-Man villain the Vulture. The Vulture is the name of three comic book supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

The Assassins were sent by Doom to murder Sir Nicholas Fury, Virginia Dare, and Queen Elizabeth:

• the first assassin does not appear to have a definitive counterpart in the regular Marvel Universe. Speculation varies between a wingless Vulture, the Vanisher, the Green Goblin, and a man from HYDRA. (HYDRA agents do wear green costumes with cowls and are the sworn enemies of Nick Fury and his S.H.I.E.L.D. force.)
• the second is a Vulture (it is never explained why Virginia is a target);
• the third is a booby-trapped musical machine.

The future President-For-Life comes into frequent conflict with Captain America, and is responsible for shunting him into the past. His dark-purple face on a poster implies that he is the Purple Man at the summit of his powers of persuasion. The Vulture is the name of three comic book supervillains in the Marvel Comics universe. ... The Vanisher (Telford Porter) is a fictional character, a mutant supervillain of the Marvel Universe, who is an opponent of the X-Men. ... The Green Goblin is a Marvel Comics supervillain and an archenemy of Spider-Man. ... Baron Strucker, retconned founder of HYDRA, wearing the HYDRA logo on his chest. ... S.H.I.E.L.D. (originally an acronym for Supreme Headquarters, International Espionage, Law-Enforcement Division, changed in 1991 to Strategic Hazard Intervention, Espionage and Logistics Directorate) is a fictional counterterrorism and intelligence agency in the Marvel Universe that often deals with superhuman threats. ... The Purple Man (Zebediah Killgrave) is a recurring Marvel Comics supervillain. ...

Continuity

Gaiman originally intended this story to be set in the past of the mainstream Marvel Universe, in which the "Age of Heroes" was artificially started centuries earlier because of "Rojhaz's" presence. This is born out in the original mini-series when Uatu tells Strange that he and the other watchers refer to this reality as Earth-616, which is the official designation of the "main" Marvel Universe. At the end of the original series, the world is righted, but the Watcher is granted a 'copy' of the 1602 universe. In the fictional Marvel Universe, Earth-616 or Earth 616 is the name used to identify the primary continuity in which most Marvel Comics titles take place. ...

In the Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes 2005 this enduring "1602" universe is designated as Earth-311. This could be the 'copy' that the Watcher has kept. The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe is a definitive guide to the imaginary universe of Marvel Comics. ... Within Marvel Comics, most tales take place within the fictional Marvel Universe, this in turn is part of a larger multiverse. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Hardcover edition

The hardbound edition depicts the main characters whispering discreetly to each other on the cover. According to the book's illustrator Scott McKowen, the image was inspired by a depiction of the masterminds behind the "Gunpowder Plot", an attempt to blow up the Parliament during the reign of King James.^[1] Since the characters of the story are all traitors in the eyes of King James, they were drawn in a similar fashion. A contemporary sketch of the conspirators. ...

They are (from left to right):

• Peter Parquagh, Fury's assistant (Peter Parker, Spider-Man).

• Sir Richard Reed, leader of the Four (Reed Richards, Mr. Fantastic).

• Dr. Stephen Strange, Master of the Queen's Medicines (Dr. Strange)

• Professor Carlos Javier, founder of the School for the Sons of Gentlefolk (Charles Xavier, Professor X).

• Matthew Murdoch, balladeer and mercenary (Matt Murdock, Daredevil).

• Virginia Dare, first child born in the colony of Roanoke.

• Rojhaz, Indian bodyguard of Virginia (Steve Rogers, Captain America).

• Sir Nicholas Fury, Her Majesty's Intelligencer (Nick Fury).

• Jean "John" Grey, Carlos Javier's page (Jean Grey).

Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ...

Awards

1602 won the Quill Book Award for Graphic Novels.^[2] The first issue was awarded the 2003 Diamond Distributors Gem Award as Comic of the Year. ^[3] Time Magazine listed it as the worst comic of 2003,^[4] although the list's composer later stated "he didn't actually mean it was the worst comic of the year."^[5] Entertainment Weekly also posted a positive review.^[5] The Quill Awards are a consumer-driven award created to inspire reading while promoting literacy. ... Diamond Comic Distributors, Inc. ... (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... Entertainment Weekly (sometimes abbreviated EW) is a magazine published by Time Inc. ...

Inspirations

The artwork and setting of Elizabethan England were influenced by Shakespeare in Love and Elizabeth, and the brief scenes in Jerusalem on Monty Python's Life of Brian. The arrangement of the comics panels was influenced by Watchmen. Gaiman stated that while he did not want costumes, the clothing of the characters would hint at their 'future' uniforms. ^[5] Shakespeare in Love is an award-winning 1998 romantic comedy film. ... Elizabeth is an Academy Award winning 1998 film loosely based on the early reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England. ... For other uses, see Jerusalem (disambiguation). ... Monty Pythons Life of Brian is a 1979 comedy written and performed by the Monty Python comedy team. ... For other uses, see Watchman. ...

The cover artwork was influenced by the work of real-life 'contemporary' artists such as Hans von Klumbach, Jacques Callot, and Stefano della Bella.^[1] Les misères de la guerre Jacques Callot (c. ... Stefano della Bella (18 May 1610 - 12 July 1664) was an Italian printmaker known for engraved prints of military subjects. ...

New World

1602: New World is the first limited series published as a sequel to 1602. It takes place after the conclusion of the original series, with the heroes settling down in America. The series is written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Greg Tocchini. The first issue was published in August, 2005. The comic introduces a handful of "new" Marvel characters. David Banner and Peter Parquagh were introduced in the original 1602, but their powers had not yet developed. In the New World, the loose ends are being tied together. There are many different storytelling techniques used in the original 1602 that are discarded; among them are the symbolic use of Ribbons, and the fact that, unlike the original, we see Virginia transforming into a wolf. North America North America is a continent[1] in the Earths northern hemisphere and (chiefly) western hemisphere. ... Greg Pak is a New York-based film director / comic book writer. ...

Lord Iron (Iron Man) and his Moorish assistant, Rhodes (a reference to James Rupert Rhodes, the War Machine), are sent by King James to the Roanoke colony to locate David Banner, who is now classed a traitor. Banner is struggling with the beast within (The Hulk) as well as the beasts without, as Roanoke colony is overrun by the "Thunder Lizards". Peter Parquagh is discovering his capabilities, both as a writer for the town broadsheet (aptly named "The Daily Trumpet", run by the "lovable" Jonah Jameson), as well as a few spider-like abilities. Virginia Dare, as ever, regrets her abilities. The colony itself is not only continuing to deal with the issues of the "Witchbreed", but also the conflict created by co-existing with the native Roanoke colony, Mr. Osborne being often at the scenes of the worst English-Native situations. Iron Man (Anthony Edward Tony Stark) is a fictional comic-book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. ... War Machine (Jim Rhodes) is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. ...

Fantastick Four

Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four is the second sequel to 1602, another limited series. It is written by Peter David and pencilled by Pascal Alixe. The story involves the Fantastick Four's adventures in London, the return of Otto Von Doom and the 'Four Who Are Frightful'. William Shakespeare appears as one of the characters. Doom hires the Frightful Four, kidnaps William Shakespeare and takes them on a voyage to the "end of the world". The Fantastick Four, alerted by Ben Grimm, who was working as an actor in Shakespeare's company, follow in hot pursuit. They all arrive at the city of Bensaylum, after the edge of the world (depicted as a giant waterfall), ruled over by Numenor, and his cousin Rita. Peter Allen David (often abbreviated PAD) (born September 23, 1956) is an American writer, best known for his work in comic books and Star Trek novels. ... For other uses, see Fantastic Four (disambiguation). ... Cover to Fantastic Four #36 The Frightful Four are a group of fictional characters in Marvel Comics who serve as the opposite number to the Fantastic Four. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...

References

External links

• Annotations to Marvel 1602
• 1602: Fantastick Four on Marvel.com