Marvel 1602 books in order

Q: "What order should I read the Marvel 1602 comics?"

"Start with the original Marvel 1602 by Neil Gaiman, then read the sequels New World and Fantastick Four, which were written by other authors continuing Gaiman's premise."

Q: "What is Marvel 1602 about?"

"Marvel 1602 reimagines Marvel superheroes in the year 1602. The X-Men are witchbreed hunted by the Inquisition, Nick Fury serves Queen Elizabeth, and Doctor Strange is the court physician. The story explains why these characters exist centuries before they should."

Q: "Did Neil Gaiman write all the Marvel 1602 comics?"

"Neil Gaiman wrote only the original 8-issue Marvel 1602 miniseries. The sequels New World (by Greg Pak) and Fantastick Four (by Peter David) were written by other authors building on his world."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	Marvel 1602	2003	Neil Gaiman	Buy
2	Marvel 1602: New World	2006	Neil Gaiman	Buy
3	Marvel 1602: Fantastick Four	2007	Neil Gaiman	Buy

Marvel 1602 is an alternate history comic by Neil Gaiman, reimagining Marvel superheroes in Elizabethan England. The original miniseries was published in 2003-2004 and illustrated by Andy Kubert.

The story features familiar Marvel characters in 17th century versions: the X-Men are witchbreed persecuted for their powers, Peter Parker is Peter Parquagh assistant to spy master Sir Nicholas Fury, and Matthew Murdock is a blind balladeer. The mystery centers on why these heroes exist four centuries before their time.

Two sequels continued the 1602 universe with different creative teams, exploring the New World and the Fantastick Four in colonial America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What order should I read the Marvel 1602 comics?

Start with the original Marvel 1602 by Neil Gaiman, then read the sequels New World and Fantastick Four, which were written by other authors continuing Gaiman’s premise.

What is Marvel 1602 about?

Marvel 1602 reimagines Marvel superheroes in the year 1602. The X-Men are witchbreed hunted by the Inquisition, Nick Fury serves Queen Elizabeth, and Doctor Strange is the court physician. The story explains why these characters exist centuries before they should.

Did Neil Gaiman write all the Marvel 1602 comics?

Neil Gaiman wrote only the original 8-issue Marvel 1602 miniseries. The sequels New World (by Greg Pak) and Fantastick Four (by Peter David) were written by other authors building on his world.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order