1776

Description

1776 is a Marvel adventure filled with alternate history, where legendary writer J. Michael Straczynski combines the American struggle for independence with the most famous Marvel heroes. When the very flow of history is threatened, only Earth's greatest defenders can save the future.

From a prison beyond time, the powerful sorceress Morgan Le Fay begins a dangerous plan – to create a world where the United States of America never existed and where the Avengers never appeared. To stop the catastrophe, Doctor Strange sends Captain America and other Marvel heroes back to 1776.

The heroes' mission is to protect the birth of American independence. However, every action they take in the past can have unpredictable consequences for the future. As different eras collide, Marvel heroes and the creators of the U.S. state must fight together for the survival of history.

This adventure combines historical events, time travel, and classic Marvel action, presenting an original story that will appeal to both superhero and alternate history fans.

Why read it?

• An original Marvel story combining superheroes and the American Revolution.
• Time travel, magic, and alternate history elements.
• Captain America, Doctor Strange, and other Marvel heroes on one mission.
• Written by acclaimed author J. Michael Straczynski.
• The complete five-part mini-series in one volume.

Included in the collection

• 1776 (2025) #1–5

About the creators

• Writer: J. Michael Straczynski
• Art: Ron Lim, Sean Damien Hill
• Cover: Pete Woods
• Publisher: Marvel Comics

Publication

• Title: 1776
• Format: Trade Paperback
• Age Rating: T+ – Teen Plus
• Publisher: Marvel Comics
• Release Date: 2026-07-28
• ISBN: 9781302967376

Specifications

• Page Count: 120
• Format: Trade Paperback
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 6.59 × 10.16 in.

1776 is an exceptional Marvel graphic novel where historical events intertwine with superhero adventures. If you enjoy time travel, alternate history, and classic Marvel heroes, this publication will offer an engaging and unexpected story from the first to the last page.