but marvel?marvel can do all the s- right, characters look like off the pages, but DC? ‘ f- the characters, try to reach new young woke fans’ who legit dont read or care for the comics.”Ī knowledgeable fan responded with receipts that “Death is shown as Chinese (and alien) at one point, so it’s canon that the Endless transcend appearance. like DC straight up is just ruining s- for the sake of seeming woke. There is NO ONE Left - Nothing left of my childhood- Thanks Neil.”Īnother tweeted, “i feel this so hard. Stephen King, Kevin Smith & now NEIL f’ing Gaimen - ALL SOLD OUT their 90’s selves to WOKE SJW culture. “OHHHH.Twitter is about to speed-dial ‘the Kindly Ones’ w/ this WOKE casting,” wrote one. Perhaps surprisingly, considering how fluid so many aspects of the comic and its characters are, online commenters attacked the casting choices for being “woke.” Marvel 1602 is not only a simple and brilliant concept it is a thoroughly enjoyable graphic novel all round.ħ/10 Not only a simple and brilliant concept, it is a thoroughly enjoyable graphic novel.Entertainment & Arts Sandman: the singular dream of Neil GaimanĪ spectral being has helped define a fantasy writer who’s stretched comic books’ horizons. This graphic novel will without a doubt satisfy fans of Marvel and Gaiman alike, and those outside of that bracket will still find a riveting read containing a healthy dose of magic and politics. Kubert's illustrations are wonderfully coupled with the colouring work of Richard Isnove, who completes the Gothic look of the graphic novel. The art serves to give the reader an atmosphere, a sense of time place and largely mood. The beauty of this concept is that they are still the same characters, with all the quirks comic book fans love no character has been compromised, they simply have been moved in time.Īndy Kubert's art sets a dark tone for a plot full of political intrigue. And Daredevil, naturally is no longer a Hell's Kitchen lawyer/vigilante, rather he is a bard and a spy for Sir Fury. For instance Nick Fury of SHIELD, is now Sir Nicholas Fury, head of the Queen's intelligence organization. This hypothetical is explored in Gaiman's trademark manner using a mix of history and mythology to bring new elements to the characters, while still ensuring that they retain their defining qualities. Marvel 1602 is a great read for Marvel and Gaiman fans alike (it's a real treat, if like myself you are a huge fan of both) which presents a rich concept to explore: What would Marvel superheroes have been like in the 17th century?

Illustrated by Andy Kubert Digital painting by Richard Isanove

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