The start of a whole new Marvel Universe begins here! It's the Marvel Universe in the year 1602.

Witness the birth of the Marvel heroes and villains in the 17th century!

Matthew Murdoch continues to make his way across Europe to retrieve a mysterious Templar treasure! But can he get to it before Otto Von Doom?

With the country in turmoil, Dr. Strange learns Virginia Dare's dark secret, Peter Parquargh is captured by the X-Men, and Fury is placed in an impossible position!

Sir Nicholas Fury leads an army against Carlos Javier's Witchbreed! And the true history of the Fantastik Four is revealed!

Doctor Strange goes to the moon, while the 1602 heroes take on Doom and his Vulture squadron!

The secrets of the 1602 universe are finally revealed! Two heroes lose their lives here. Find out who!

In the climactic final issue of MARVEL 1602, a hero will make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure the future of the Marvel Universe!