Story by Neil Gaiman. Art by Andy Kubert, Richard Isanove. Cover by Scott McKowen.
Marvel 1602 is a rich new vision of the Marvel Universe, where Spider-Man, the X-Men, Nick Fury, Dr. Strange, Daredevil, Dr. Doom, Black Widow, Captain America and more appear in the waning days of the reign of Queen Elizabeth. As the world begins to change and enter into a new age, Gaiman weaves a thrilling mystery. How and why are these Marvel stars appearing nearly 400 years before they're supposed to? Where are the Wiitchbreed hiding? What happened to the Four from the Fantastik? Fury and Strange consult with Queen Elizabeth on the state of England. The Old Man heads north with a treasure of much value. Matthew Murdoch is dispatched to meet him and keep him safe. Scotius and Robert save Werner from being burned at the stake.