Nova #1

Marvel ⋅ 1976

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Key Facts

1st appearance and origin of Nova, Richard Rider

1st appearance of Rhomann Dey, Corpsman of the Nova Corps

1st appearance of Robbie Rider, brother of Nova

[January 2021 - the MCU maintains their intention to use Nova (Alexander & Rider) in a film / March 2022 - Deadline reports a source confirms a Nova project is in development]

Issue Details

Publisher

Marvel

Artist

Rich Buckler

Writer

Marv Wolfman

Published

September 1976

Synopsis

Richard Rider always dreamed of being a hero, that dream just came true. Hurtling through outer space, Nova Prime pursues the monster that destroyed his planet, but he is gravely injured and on the verge of death. He seeks out a worthy successor to pass on his considerable powers to. Rider is struck down by an emerald beam of light, but when he awakes he has all the amazing abilities of a Centurion. Now, Nova Prime's mission has become Richard Rider's. He must stop the murderous alien known as Zorr or his own world is doomed.

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