1602 (spoiler warning)

[Particle_Man]

Just picked up the last issue of 1602. My God, what a well-written comic book.

The characters were the ones I wanted to see in a Marvel comic, but usually don't. THIS is how smart Reed Richards should be (he not only is centuries ahead of his time scientifically, he logically deduces that his universe is affected by the narrative principle!). THIS is how devious, arrogant and insane Dr. Doom should be. And THIS was a Nick Fury I could get behind, all the way. I wouldn't mind seeing Gaiman doing a "Fury and Rojhaz in the (now alternate?) future" series.

And all the while, Gaiman remained true to the histories and "Feel" of the Marvel universe, down to the dystopian future.

The only disappointment I had with the book was at the end of issue 7, when it said "to be concluded". I had not known that it would be only an 8 issue series.

Mind you, I didn't pick up on the Queen reference with Viginia Dare. Was her character copied from a royal in the Marvel universe? I thought she was the shapechanger from the original Alpha Flight, but don't know nearly enough of that character's background (Snowbird, was it?).

Anyone know what comics project Gaiman is working on next?

 

[your father is]

Just picked up the last issue of 1602. My God, what a well-written comic book... Anyone know what comics project Gaiman is working on next?

I skimmed this post with a squinty-eye, 'cause I'm a spoiler-free type. I gather that you liked it, and that there's some good Reed Richards content, all of which I'm very glad to hear. I decided to wait and read this in one big chunk, in whatever format Marvel chooses to collect it.

I heard a rumor that Gaiman would be writing Thor next, but again, that's just a rumor.

 

[NeoSamurai]

Well he does have one more contract obligation to Marvel and I could see Gaiman doing Thor. His attention to myth and pop culture has characterized much of his work. If he does do another run on Thor, I'd expect some really excellent use of Loki and more epic use of Thor.

NeoSamurai

 

[Assenpfeffer]

I heard a rumor that Gaiman would be writing Thor next, but again, that's just a rumor.

I'm speechless at the very idea. Please, GOD let it be so.

 

[DanMcS]

Wow, I loved this series. I only really read ultimate x-men and the ultimates, but if there was ever an ad for the entire marvel line, this was it. This made the fantastic four and daredevil and all the rest of them look nifty.

Spoilerific posting follows

This issue was supposed to be out a couple weeks ago, according to the marvel website, so I've been waiting for it and haunting the local comic shop ever since. The payoff was worth it. Thor and Magneto powering the time portal to resolve the paradox. Banner transforming on the very last page, and Parqua getting bitten on the next to last panel. The "President For Life" who looked very familiar. It was all great.

 

[your father is]

I'm speechless at the very idea. Please, GOD let it be so.

Joe Quesada said that Thor fans would be "loving his ass," and Simonson has denied involvement (plus I think he's exclusive with DC, working with Michael Moorcock). This is what has led to speculation about Gaiman.

Indeed, it would be rather cool

 

[qstor]

I picked up the first issue the other day. I'm behind *needs money bad* It looked fantastic!! I'm hoping to get the other issues soon. But then D&D stuff suffers...damm I hate being majorly under employed

I'm thinking of using some of the ideas in a d20 Renaissance game.

Mike