Marvelis jumping into history just in time for the United States' 250th anniversary. Coming this November, fans can journey back to the Revolutionary War with1776, a five-issue limited series that sends some of Marvel’s greatest heroes on a historical adventure. They’ll fight alongside the Founding Fathers in aHamilton-worthy story to protect the founding of America.
Unveiled at 2025’s San Diego Comic-Con,1776is written by J. Michael Straczynski and illustrated by comics legend Ron Lim, along with a selection of positively patriotic covers by Pete Woods, Joe Quesada, Paulo Siqueira, Steve Rude, and Phil Jimenez. The limited series promises a unique mash-up of superheroes and America’s revolutionary past.
At its core,1776is a quest forheroes like Captain Americaand Spider-Man to keep key historical moments intact. They’re not just out to preserve U.S. history, but to protect their own futures. Fans are in fora time-traveling adventure with historical and cosmic stakes all unfolding on America’s timeline.
Marvel’s Greatest Heroes Protect the Founding of America in1776
There are plenty of interesting periods in American history that could use a little sprucing up by superheroes, but1776focuses on the United States' earliest days as a nation and the battle it took to get there.Marvel’s greatest leaders combine forces with the Founding Fathers, giving fans the chance to see their favorites stand shoulder-to-shoulder with American giants.
J. Michael Straczynski has beenhandling Captain Americafor a while now, so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about the United States' premier hero and, by extension, the country itself. It isn’t just Steve Rogers' participation that drew him to1776, however. The miniseries is the perfect opportunity to explore how Marvel’s greatest fit into reality.
In1776, that means working together against an unknown force threatening America’s beginning. Members of the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and others are called to action as Captain America leads them into the heart of the 18th century. Just like the hit Broadway musicalHamilton, they explore the birth of a nation, but their actions there could cost the future.
1776Combines History and Superheroes in the Best Way
Many heroes have certain real-world territories they think of as home. Familiar faces like Spider-Man and Daredevil protect New York,the X-Men have settledin Louisiana and Alaska, with major cities like Chicago playing vital roles in many big Marvel stories. It’s only natural that some of those same heroes participate in a more historical context.
The idea of Captain America fighting alongside George Washington, or Iron Man and Dr. Strange teaming up with the brilliant Ben Franklin automatically gives1776points for being iconic. It’s the perfect way to celebrate a major milestone for the country.1776is sendingMarvel’sstrongest and brightest to save America, and it couldn’t come at a better time.
1776 #1will be available on July 04, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
