1602 ##1
Marvel Comics • Marvel 1602
Writer
Neil Gaiman
Interior Artist
Andy Kubert
Cover Artist
Scott McKowen
Publication Date
November 2003
Cover Variant
Regular/A Cover (Direct Edition)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
First issue of a limited series written by Neil Gaiman. It reimagines the Marvel Universe in the Elizabethan era (year 1602). Features 1602 versions of Nick Fury, Doctor Strange, Peter Parquagh (Spider-Man), and the X-Men.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine/Near Mint (CGC 9.0)
Condition Details
Moderate spine stress, minor corner blunting on the top left, and slight surface scuffing on the dark areas of the cover. Appears relatively flat inside the poly-bag.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $15 | Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for approximately $10 with shipping. High-grade CGC 9.8 copies have recently fluctuated between $65 and $90.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The current market value does not justify the grading fees unless the book is a guaranteed 9.8, which the visible spine stress suggests it is not.
Notable Features
First appearances of various 1602-universe versions of Marvel characters. High-quality cardstock cover with scratchboard art by Scott McKowen.
Authentication Notes
The Marvel Knights logo and matte finish cover stock are consistent with 2003 production standards. This book is common enough that counterfeits are not a known issue.