1602: New World is a 5 issue Marvel Comics Limited Series that is the sequel to the Marvel 1602 Miniseries and as such is set in the year 1602 in the Marvel Universe. This time the story is written by Greg Pak and illustrated by Greg Tocchini. The first issue was released in August, 2005. The plot in New World brings us from England to Roanoke where it takes over right where 1602 left off.
Plot
Template:Spoilers At this time only the second issue has been released, but this is the story thus far...
The issue begins with this world's Hulk apparently ending the life of King James. When David awakens he remembers what he has done and finds himself wondering where his allegiances lie. He also makes friends out of a group of Thunder Lizards.
The story then moves to Roanoke where we find the recently empowered Peter Paquagh and Virginia Dare. When a group of dinosaurs invade the town, Peter finds what his new powers can really do. However, Peter's new powers are no match for the group of Thunder Lizards, and Virginia is forced to tranform into a T Rex to save him. The last frame show the Hulk stepping in to stop Virginia.
The second issue starts as Norman Osborne attempts to buy the island from the native Americans. They wisely refuse his offer. Peter interrupts the meeting by charging in on the back of a dinosaur, with several other children, in the ensuing stampede caused by the Hulk. The arrival of the children stops the natives from killing Osborne. Peter races back to the colony and realises the monster fighting Virginia is wearing Banner's robes. The Hulk and Virginia smash into Jameson's printing press.
Virginia (still in the form of a T Rex), runs into the forest with Peter hanging on her tail. Jameson then calls for the arrest of the Hulk. Peter meanwhile calms down Virginia while the Hulk calms the remaining dinosaurs. The Hulk attacks Jameson, but Peter returns and stops him. He turns back into Banner. As Banner is an enemy of the colony after attempting to kill Sir Nicholas Fury, Dougan attempts to execute him. Governor Dare stops him and Banner is taken away by the dinosaurs.
In a town meeting, Jameson blames the Hulk and all 'suprapowered people' for endangering the colony, and calls for the ban. Osborne is quick to blame their arrival on Pojhaz and the natives. Outside, Peter tells Governor Dare that he believes Osborne lied about the natives taking two children captive. The governor dismisses his claims.
Back in London, King James talks to a man in armour powered by electricity about an attack against him by a man calling himself 'The Devil' or 'Diablo' and tells him to retrieve Banner, who the King is worried about. The Iron Man says that if he has betrayed the king, he will kill Banner.
Characters
Historical
James VI of Scotland and I of England, His firm belief in the divine right of kings and strong views on witchcraft (including the witchbreed) mean he is cast as something of a villain.
Virginia Dare, the daughter of Ananias Dare, and the first English child born in the Americas. In this world, the Roanoke Colony did not disappear in the 1580s. Inspired by a legend that Virginia was killed in the shape of a white deer, Gaiman gives his version shapeshifting powers. She has no obvious counterpart in the Marvel Universe. Although many fans assumed that she was based on Snowbird of Alpha Flight, Gaiman denied the rumor, stating that the 1602 characters were only based on Marvel characters who debuted during the Silver Age of comic books. At other times, he has told fans that he created Virginia Dare without a Marvel character basis to provide a unique and fully American character to tie in the 1602 universe with our real world.
Heroes
Peter Parquah, Peter works at the newspaper run by Jonah Jameson. Near the end of the 1602 series he was bitten by spider giving him strange powers. He has yet to take up the mantle, but it is obvious that he is the Spider-Man of 1602.
David Banner, was an advisor to James VI and I. Towards the end of 1602 he is caught in the energies of the Anomaly and becomes a brutish monster. He is this world's Incredible Hulk.
Enemies
Norman Osborne wants to trick the native Americans into selling the island of Roanoke. However, they have been educated in the English language by 'Rojhaz' (Captain America from the future) and see the flaw in his contract. He seeks to turn the colony against the natives, although his reasons still remain unknown. He may become this world's Green Goblin
The Iron Man appeared in the 2nd issue and has yet to have his secret identity revealed. He wears a suit of armour powered by electricity, which leads us to believe that he is this world's Invincible Iron Man.
Supporting
Jonah Jameson-A newspaper owner in the new world exactly like his current counterpart, including his dislike of people with "powers".