1602
Published in 2003, 1602 is a historical fantasy and adventure fiction novel by Neil Gaiman. The story is set in London and Roanoke, in 1602. It features Queen Elizabeth I, King James VI and Virginia Dare. Key subjects include Marvel Universe, templars, Elizabethan History and England.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, and 27 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 14 editions across 3 languages.
It runs to roughly 248 pages — 4–5 hours of reading at an average pace.
About 1602
Marvel 1602 is an eight-issue comic book limited series published in 2003 by Marvel Comics. The limited series was written by Neil Gaiman, penciled by Andy Kubert, and digitally painted by Richard Isanove; Scott McKowen illustrated the distinctive scratchboard covers. The eight-part series takes place in a timeline where Marvel superheroes have been transplanted to the Elizabethan era; faced with the destruction of their world by a mysterious force, the heroes must fight to save their universe. Many of the early Marvel superheroes — Nick Fury, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man — as well as villains such as Doctor Doom and Magneto appear in various roles. - from wikipedia
Quick answers
Who wrote 1602?
1602 was written by Neil Gaiman and first published in 2003.
What genre is 1602?
It is usually shelved as Historical Fantasy and Adventure.
How long is 1602?
The median edition has 248 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to 1602?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Ring of Solomon, Come Twilight and House of War.
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