Nova 14

[pesmerga316]

Well I think that one answers where Rich ranks compared to New Surfer!! lol

[cappa donna]

Nova got a good shot in.

[DeadXMan]

this has been one of the best looking galactus issues Ever.

[Trey]

Great Issue. Great art. I agree Galactus looks amazing here, he looks like an abstract celestial entity, more than he's ever been depicted. Its fantastic.

I bet SS saves Nova next issue. I can't frickin wait!

[Alphaxman]

This is how Galactus should be written. I feel badly for the Silver Surfer. I know he didn't have much of a chose but I know he's hating his new/old status quo. Alves is a great artist and I can't wait until his a superstar. He should be doing Secret Invasion.

Story 8.5
Art 9.5

[XPac]

Yeah... Galactus is coming off very well here.

I think far too many writers simply have the character come off as just a really tall powerful dude. But Galactus is more than that... he's a force of nature. He's freaking Hurricane Katrina to a zillionth level. He feels this force of nature in these book. They're getting him right.

[40yearoldnovafan]

It seems to me that they are running with what Andy Schmidt said during Annihilation. Not only is Galactus the force he should be, so is the Surfer. The Surfer is not the whining creature we have seen prior and at the beginning of Annihilation. He is being shown as a supremely powerful being. The newly powered Nova would have done much better against the old Surfer. But even a big time Nova fan like myself can respect the Surfer being shown at a higher power level. The herald of Galactus should be able to take on almost everything.

I loved this issue.

Jimmy

[Omega Alpha]

Great issue, and, like it was said, fantastic characterizations to everyone. Galactus specially, without saying a word, is much better than almost everywhere else.

[storm_willing_slave]

Great issue, and, like it was said, fantastic characterizations to everyone. Galactus specially, without saying a word, is much better than almost everywhere else.
Galactus is BADASS! And how great were those panels where SS just kept coming at Richard and not saying a word. Rich asked the question that we weer all asking, WTF is wrong with Surfer? And SS still didn't respond. I was totally freaking out about Surfer demeanor. Good to see he was caught between a rock and hard place and still doesn't want to kill or see anyone suffer.

The SS blink and shielding those ships...freaking AWESOME! Rich I like his attitude but its good to see a character know he outclass. Oh well this issue was a blast!

[XPac]

Galactus is BADASS! And how great were those panels where SS just kept coming at Richard and not saying a word. Rich asked the question that we weer all asking, WTF is wrong with Surfer? And SS still didn't respond. I was totally freaking out about Surfer demeanor. Good to see he was caught between a rock and hard place and still doesn't want to kill or see anyone suffer.

The SS blink and shielding those ships...freaking AWESOME! Rich I like his attitude but its good to see a character know he outclass. Oh well this issue was a blast!

Yeah... the way SS was so silent yet relentless almost made him as scary as Galactus. That was kinda cool. It probably scared the heck out of poor Richard.

[storm_willing_slave]

Yeah... the way SS was so silent yet relentless almost made him as scary as Galactus. That was kinda cool. It probably scared the heck out of poor Richard.
Gotta agree. Heck he was even scaring me.:redface:

[nova64]

Holy cow. This story arc is absolutely stunning - both in story and art. I've read a lot of Galactus stories in my decades of comic reading and this is one of the very rare times I've been in pure awe of him.

Giffen and DiVito were taking him there in Annihilation but DnA and Alves have taken him to the next pay grade. And the fact that Galactus hasn't said a word in two issues is just downright creepy and really helps get across the fact that he's a force of nature.

And Alves makes him look so cosmic and huge that it's just freaking amazing. In a lot of Galactus stories, the heroes (and Galactus) always comment about how they are gnats to him. But this Nova arc really made me believe those comments for the first time.

And this is the first time in a few decades that I've really felt any empathy or compassion for the Silver Surfer. DnA made me feel his burden of being a herald and how his true humanity came through as he was trying to help Nova without ticking off his master. And from the way he talked to the way he stood, I really felt like the Surfer was a truly powerful being. I haven't looked at the Surfer that way for a very long time.

And that Nova was at least able to hold his own against the Surfer made me very proud of him. He may not have been able to beat the Surfer but, man, he was determined to stand his ground in order to try and help get the people to safety.

Rich is always written so perfectly in this series (imo). From his interaction with the WorldMind (these two make a great buddy cop movie), his determination not to back down in a fight to his heroic courage to protect and save every life he can, Nova is the kind of hero we could use a lot more of in the Marvel Universe these days.

Most of all, this is the second issue in a row that I've gotten to the end of the comic and said "Oh crap, I'm at the end of the comic!".

Doug

[Tobias Drake]

I'm impressed with how Galactus is being portrayed. This is one of very, VERY few occassions I can actually take him seriously as the force of nature he's supposed to be. The Devourer of Worlds is very easy to play wrong; it's easy to make a giant pink man who eats planets come off silly, easy to turn it into a patently stupid concept. But this portrayal of Galactus really works and really feels like an ominously powerful threat that will not be stopped and simply has to be evaded. Galactus won't be defeated here. Defeating Galactus has nothing to do with it. Galactus is a force of nature that won't stop and Nova's task now is simply to live through it. And that works.

Likewise, the way the artist portrays him in a partial cosmic way, showing eons of space in the shading of his visage, makes him come off as the cosmic entity that he's supposed to be. Looking at Galactus reminds me of Eternity. He's not a joke at all in this arc.

[pimp1911]

+1 on it left me wanting more. The art was impressive and to see how the surfer and Nova looked in comparison to Galactus was mouth dropping.

[Agent_Torpor]

Yeah... Galactus is coming off very well here.

I think far too many writers simply have the character come off as just a really tall powerful dude. But Galactus is more than that... he's a force of nature. He's freaking Hurricane Katrina to a zillionth level. He feels this force of nature in these book. They're getting him right.

Seconded fully. DnA really get how Galactus should be portrayed, and it comes off great. He's the biggest, most destructive force in the universe. He will not talk to any puny earthman that flies in his face. Love it!

[Will.S]

Yet another fantastic issue.

I haven't seen Galactus or Silver Surfer be portrayed in such a scary way in a long time. I loved Silver Surfer and Nova's interaction when they got planet side and how SS saw that Nova was a good man and helped him out as they must have at least heard of each other throughout Annihilation of through Silver Surfer's exploits.

What's also great is all the added drama to the whole ordeal like Harrow killing off as many evacuees as he can before the word blows up. I'm not convinced that he's dead though, most likely he'll appear again somewhere down the line since he's a non corporeal entity. Awesome art by Wellington Alves, hopefully he'll stick around on the title for a long time.

9.5/10

[Abrojo]

I feel badly for the Silver Surfer.5

I dont, he has always been a bastard.
Remember when Cable asked the nations of the world to disarm? enter the Silver Surfer to take Cable out, allow the big countries to keep stocking weapons, and best of all, never talked or answer any of Cable's questions till the very end. He just opened with laying the hurt. And i hate Cable, but i had to cheer for him there.

[StoneGold]

I'll be honest, there were some spots where the figure work on Nova and Surfer was kind of off. But I'm only mentioning this because the art design in general was top notch. The storytelling through the art was excellent. But occasionally, Nova and Surfer looked kinda crappy.

[Will.S]

I'll be honest, there were some spots where the figure work on Nova and Surfer was kind of off. But I'm only mentioning this because the art design in general was top notch. The storytelling through the art was excellent. But occasionally, Nova and Surfer looked kinda crappy.
It didn't really hurt the issue but yeah I noticed that as well.

[Chiasm]

Everything I could say about how awesome this issue and Galactus's depiction have already been said.

I only read this series for the Conquest tie in and now its my favorite book.

[HouseSolo]

This issue was significantly better than the last. I agree that Galactus looks amazing, but lets not ignore the Surfer. He, despite being basically just a bald dude painted silver, looks amazing here. He just resonates with power.

Part of me hope Surfer helps out Nova next issue, and part of me doesn't. I'd like to see him find his own way off the planet.

[Brother Zag]

May I second and third what's already been said here?

Norrin Radd who? The Surfer is the Surfer once again. An elemental cosmic force in its own right. And Galactus? Yeah. That was him/it/Galactus!! The cosmic expanses within him really worked well. Talk about creating a sense of immensity!

When I read "To Be Concluded" at the end of the issue, I worried for a second that Marvel was canceling the series! I did a quick check and saw that Issue #16 is a Secret Invasion Tie-In with Nova and Super-Skrull (the original) on the cover, and I felt better. ;)

[LungerTony]

Nova is a great series, and I think it does fairly decent saleswise...I mean Marvel introduced another cosmic book with the same writers (GotG) so I don't think anyone should worry about it being cancelled anytime soon.

Another great issue. It really gave me a sense of urgency and of impending doom. And the Surfer's role seemed awesome.
My only minor annoyance with the story is that Nova want to send Harrow to trial a lot...and not just destroy that thing on the spot - but I can understand his ultra-noble allegiance to "law and justice" - the guy does use blue blazes instead of "F***" or some other cuss.

[40yearoldnovafan]

Nova is a great series, and I think it does fairly decent saleswise...I mean Marvel introduced another cosmic book with the same writers (GotG) so I don't think anyone should worry about it being cancelled anytime soon.

Another great issue. It really gave me a sense of urgency and of impending doom. And the Surfer's role seemed awesome.
My only minor annoyance with the story is that Nova want to send Harrow to trial a lot...and not just destroy that thing on the spot - but I can understand his ultra-noble allegiance to "law and justice" - the guy does use blue blazes instead of "F***" or some other cuss.

Yep, Mr. Lunger, I too believe Nova should have just blasted Harrow, saved the innocent, and called it a day. But he is trying to live up to what he believes to be standards and honor of the Nova Corps and Xandar. And the Corps and Xandar were supposed to have believed in justice and law. But when the Worldmind kept trying to tell him they had to split, Harrow needed to die.

[Alphaxman]

Yep, Mr. Lunger, I too believe Nova should have just blasted Harrow, saved the innocent, and called it a day. But he is trying to live up to what he believes to be standards and honor of the Nova Corps and Xandar. And the Corps and Xandar were supposed to have believed in justice and law. But when the Worldmind kept trying to tell him they had to split, Harrow needed to die.

I like that about him. He has his own morals. They could have gone the other way and be like the Green Lantern and have the Worldmind not authorize lethal force. But I’m glad he has kept his attitude he had in New Warriors. That’s where I first fell in love with Bucket head.

[BeastieRunner]

Finally, the Surfer kicks some ass.

[Darkjoe1990]

Surfer and the big G were increadable in this issue I just wish we got more of them and less of Harrow. Dose anyone else think harrow could be ultrons sentience I cant help but think that harrows shadowy form looks like great ultrons face and eye's. I hope I'm wrong though it would kinda belittle phyla's kill and that is a character that just realy needs a win seriously she reads as a kicked dog in almost every issue.

[LungerTony]

I like Nova, don't get me wrong. He is a really good "nice guy" and I appreciate that, and I've been loving the series.
The whole not outright destruction of Harrow after seeing how many people the thing murdered is just too annoyingly "goody"...to the point of just being an idiot, and it seemed almost ooc to me.
I dislike Batman because if he just killed Joker already he would save so many innocent people, along with himself and those around him a lot of pain and life to live. The Nova/Harrow situation is similar.

I mean, Nova is a nice guy, but also an experienced war vet. He's killed countless amounts of annhilation aliens and phalanx beings. He executed a villain by ripping it's own guts right out of its mouth.
So for me, the whole "Harrow needs a trial" even though I've seen him brutally murder nearly hundreds, including women and children is ridiculous. He should have identified evil like he has in the past and righteously extinguished its existence.
If not for the sake of the Obrucen king/president and probably a hundred more people.

[mikekerr3]

I like Nova, don't get me wrong. He is a really good "nice guy" and I appreciate that, and I've been loving the series.
The whole not outright destruction of Harrow after seeing how many people the thing murdered is just too annoyingly "goody"...to the point of just being an idiot, and it seemed almost ooc to me.
I dislike Batman because if he just killed Joker already he would save so many innocent people, along with himself and those around him a lot of pain and life to live. The Nova/Harrow situation is similar.

I mean, Nova is a nice guy, but also an experienced war vet. He's killed countless amounts of annhilation aliens and phalanx beings. He executed a villain by ripping it's own guts right out of its mouth.
So for me, the whole "Harrow needs a trial" even though I've seen him brutally murder nearly hundreds, including women and children is ridiculous. He should have identified evil like he has in the past and righteously extinguished its existence.
If not for the sake of the Obrucen king/president and probably a hundred more people.

Nova is a cop, that choice is not really up to him anymore.

[FanboyStranger]

I don't know-- while I found the coy, unrevealing Silver Surfer parts to be very well done, I found the serial killer parts to be unspectacular. I guess I expect more from DnA, although I think if they get into the whole moral quandary of letting a whole planet die vs, the deaths of a few lifeforms, this may end up being a worthwhille arc. As it stands, the jury is still out (but hopeful)...

[LungerTony]

I found the serial killer parts to be compelling and atmospherically (word?) creepy. Harrow is an evil sob, and the parts done with him were done well. A darkly lit quiet area filled with dead bodies...then some evil warped Harrow kid comes flying at him. Awesomely creepy.
Which is why I wanted Nova to recognize that and do that Harrow thing in.

Mikekerr3, the cop gimmick isn't reason enough to me to justify his fear of using lethal force in that situation. I think the situation certainly dictated it. Cops use lethal force all the time.
Harrow is WAY too dangerous. It's like putting handcuffs on a suicide bomber with the live bomb still on his chest. Some things are just not responsible to do.

[40yearoldnovafan]

The Surfer has been portrayed as peaceful character for so long, we have forgotten how powerful this guy is. Can't he manipulate energy and or matter with the cosmic force? Can he augment his own power level? Can he manipulate Nova at the genetic level?

Nova is super powerful, but the Surfer is being portrayed beyond this. It's similar to the Hulk and Thor. They are both in the +100 ton range, but in sheer strength alone, the Hulk is beyond Thor. However, Thor can do all sorts of nifty things with Mjolnir.

I think when it comes down to it, depending on the writer, the Nova Force can shield Rich from much of the cosmic power manipulation. But I think, when he fights the Surfer, he has to try and take him out in the first round. Or there better be a whole lot of Nova Force that the Worldmind is not supplying Rich with.

Ultimately I think DnA are the two writers who are portraying the Surfer as powerful as he should be. All the other writers have been underplaying his powers. This, again, was addressed in Annihilation: Silver Surfer. DnA are masterful writers.

No slight to Nova, he is of course my favorite. But he is used to being the underdog.

Jimmy

[Zel]

I found the Harrow parts rather boring and unnecessary. Also Rich's actions with regards to Harrow were just too "Saturday morning cartoon hero" in style, rather than a veteran of two instellar wars that's seen the death of billions. He's not hanging out in NYC playing hero with their 'never ever kill' ethics. He's the last vestige of galatic law and sometimes the law has to take people out. Galactus was cool though.

[Fatguy]

I am SO impressed with this series so far, I absolutely loved this last issue. I really like how well they're mixing genres here too, there's been some really creepy sci-fi horror stuff in Nova, I definitely hope to see more Harrow.

[agrich]

I thought this was one of the best issues. Some of the ones people here raved about I thought were just OK, but this was very strong, including a nice cliffhanger ending. Top-notch.

[IronPalm]

I have criticized this series in the past, but this issue is brilliantly illustrated and written well...an entertaining.
Nothing like watching a Hero who knows he's outclassed step into the fray anyway. It's what made Spidey great in the old days.

Art-9.75
Story-8.75

[pimp1911]

I have criticized this series in the past, but this issue is brilliantly illustrated and written well...an entertaining.
Nothing like watching a Hero who knows he's outclassed step into the fray anyway. It's what made Spidey great in the old days.

Art-9.75
Story-8.75


Agreeing. It was like. I really dont want to do this. But I have no choice type of situation.

[XPac]

Agreeing. It was like. I really dont want to do this. But I have no choice type of situation.

That's the potential downside for upgrading Nova to the degree he's at... he may have trouble being the underdog in a lot of situations. I think he's going to have to stick to duking it out with cosmics until he manages to ditch the rest of power to reform the corps.

That said, it's clearly not a problem when he's on the wrong end of a confrontation with the Surfer (let alone Galactus) especially as they're written here. Beautifully.

I tempted to buy a gazillion copies of this just to send to McDuffue, so he could see exactly how these characters should be potrayed.

[Samy]

This may be the best issue of the series so far, and I'm speaking as a HUGE Warlock fan.

That splash page of Galactus' face with him doing the Eternity thing with half his face being all space-y -- best Galactus *ever*, and I'm counting Kirby and I'm counting Moebius. That's the single page that made me decide, "okay, this Alves guy is on my to-watch list now".

The treatment of Galactus and the Surfer was, as many have said, beautiful. From the way Galactus didn't say a word, to how Surfer had to get out of Galactus' earshot before he could talk to Rich, to how Surfer just blinked and shielded all the drives, to how outclassed Rich was -- sheer perfection.

But by far, my most favorite thing about this book is how Rich embodies the old school hero who refuses to ever ever ever kill. He won't become the Punisher, no matter what, and I am so incredibly proud of him for that. God, I desperately wish I had more books like this.

[Nova3333]

This may be the best issue of the series so far, and I'm speaking as a HUGE Warlock fan.

That splash page of Galactus' face with him doing the Eternity thing with half his face being all space-y -- best Galactus *ever*, and I'm counting Kirby and I'm counting Moebius. That's the single page that made me decide, "okay, this Alves guy is on my to-watch list now".

The treatment of Galactus and the Surfer was, as many have said, beautiful. From the way Galactus didn't say a word, to how Surfer had to get out of Galactus' earshot before he could talk to Rich, to how Surfer just blinked and shielded all the drives, to how outclassed Rich was -- sheer perfection.

But by far, my most favorite thing about this book is how Rich embodies the old school hero who refuses to ever ever ever kill. He won't become the Punisher, no matter what, and I am so incredibly proud of him for that. God, I desperately wish I had more books like this.

Well to put you in the picture Rich has actually broken the "Don't ever Kill" rule when he tore out Annihilus' innards in Annihilation 6. That was a shock moment for a lot of the old Nova elite not because he killed an A-grade villain so ruthlessly (for a good reason) but becaise till then he'd hadn't committed/or taken another life. Although I applaude DNA current Don't/Won't ever kill, not my style approach, in the end its inevitable that Rich will face a similar situation again...there's a potentiality that he may have to resort to a lethal response if such a situation endanged countless lives...that's why part of me felt he should have wiped out Harrow as effectively the host form was committing acts of murder without cognitive control or reasoning from the origianl host mind...Harrow had effectively wiped it in order to assume control...and yet despite that Rich did what Rich does best, act the hero and resolve the matter in a way that justice prevails...okay Harrow gets roasted by the engines but can a non-corporeal entity really die so easily?

[Samy]

Well to put you in the picture Rich has actually broken the "Don't ever Kill" rule when he tore out Annihilus' innardsYeah, other writers get him wrong. That's why I'm NOVA is my favorite book and not ANNIHILATION.

[agrich]

You know, Thou Shalt Not Kill is nice and all, but it has to be ignored sometimes in wartime. We're not talking about Nova killing a beaten or helpless Annihilus. He had to stop the guy somehow. Knocking him unconscious or compelling him to surrender didn't appear to be options. We're not talking about The Punisher gunning down a drug dealer.

[Samy]

You know, Thou Shalt Not Kill is nice and all, but it has to be ignored sometimes in wartime.Sure. But those are not the comic books I want to read.

[freddy1428]

Awesome issue, surely my favorite comics of Nova, Galactus and Silver Surfer are so powerful and so creepy, specially the new surfer, it's so strange to see him the herald of Galactus, so distant with Nova and so cold, my favorite moment it's when the silver surfer close his eyes and said "it's done", he is so powerful now, maybe he is now in the same level that Thanos.

For Nova and the fact that he don't kill Harrow, I think it's more because he don't understand his power, he is an entity who take the body of others, I think the best way to deal with him it's to capture him, because I think in Nova 13 we have already seen the body died but not him.

For Annihilus it's in my opinion different, Nova don't have the power to capture him, he don't have another choice that to kill him, because Annihilus is strong enough to kill him, not Harrow.

I have a question about Nova and the Silver Surfer, why he don't use the same fight technique that Black Panther against him ?:biggrin:

More seriously why Stardust is not present in this story ? I like the character and I hope we can see him in this story.

[storm_willing_slave]

I have a question about Nova and the Silver Surfer, why he don't use the same fight technique that Black Panther against him ?:biggrin: .
Joking aside, this question has been done to death. Not to rehash there was a thread of the BP issue talking about that lame fight. There no way BP could have subdued SS like he did. NO. FREAKING. WAY.

Different writers have their fave and some don't like them to lose no matter even if it come off as ridiculous. How many times have we seen Wolverine or Bats take on beings who outclass them in every category and still win? I think some writers tend to get too involved with their fave characters to think rationally sometimes.

[Will.S]

Yeah, other writers get him wrong. That's why I'm NOVA is my favorite book and not ANNIHILATION.
Annihilus constantly respawns (as we saw at the end of Annihilation) so even though Nova stopped the threat, Annihilus is not dead by any means.

Besides, Keith Giffen wrote Nova just as well as DnA did even without the whole Worldmind thing.

[Kerny]

Picked 13 and 14 up this weekend as I am a sucker for SS & Big G stories

Was my first Nova issues. Loved them

[40yearoldnovafan]

As a Nova fan from the 1976 series, I welcome you. Better late than never. Nova needs all the fans he can get, because he does not have all the readers that Iron Man, X-men, Spiderman, the Avengers, and many of the other Marvel titles.

I hope you are enjoying the story, the art, and the character enough to keep coming back after the Surfer and the Big G are gone. This book is pure sci fi action with a real hero. I read tons of books a month (from DC, Marvel, Image, Avatar, etc), and Nova is by far my favorite.

Jimmy

[bd2999]

As a Nova fan from the 1976 series, I welcome you. Better late than never. Nova needs all the fans he can get, because he does not have all the readers that Iron Man, X-men, Spiderman, the Avengers, and many of the other Marvel titles.

I hope you are enjoying the story, the art, and the character enough to keep coming back after the Surfer and the Big G are gone. This book is pure sci fi action with a real hero. I read tons of books a month (from DC, Marvel, Image, Avatar, etc), and Nova is by far my favorite.


Funny thing is I have always loved cosmic stories, but typically never liked Nova at all. And now since the initial Annihilation to the current series he is among my favorites. At to that top notch story telling and art and its rough to see why Marvel does not advertise it more. I mean consider everything Marvel is putting out, no question in my mind that Nova is the highest quality (and this is from someone who identifies as a monster Ghost Rider fan, and major cosmic fan). Just great stuff overall.

[XPac]

Funny thing is I have always loved cosmic stories, but typically never liked Nova at all. And now since the initial Annihilation to the current series he is among my favorites. At to that top notch story telling and art and its rough to see why Marvel does not advertise it more. I mean consider everything Marvel is putting out, no question in my mind that Nova is the highest quality (and this is from someone who identifies as a monster Ghost Rider fan, and major cosmic fan). Just great stuff overall.

The thing is, Nova hasn't really been used as a cosmic character to any great degree until Annihilation.

He did bits here and there, but largely was used as an earthbound hero in the New Warriors. Annihilation was a HUGE step for the character... and for long term Nova fans it's awesome because he hasn't really been used well in a long long time.

Of all the cosmic characters, I do think he's got a shot of stepping up because he can be both a cosmic character, and a more mainstream marvel one at times too. I do hope he gets used in a few more high profile things (like perhaps Secret Invasion) so he can get a bit more exposure. It really is a fun book right now.

[Kerny]

As a Nova fan from the 1976 series, I welcome you. Better late than never. Nova needs all the fans he can get, because he does not have all the readers that Iron Man, X-men, Spiderman, the Avengers, and many of the other Marvel titles.

I hope you are enjoying the story, the art, and the character enough to keep coming back after the Surfer and the Big G are gone. This book is pure sci fi action with a real hero. I read tons of books a month (from DC, Marvel, Image, Avatar, etc), and Nova is by far my favorite.

Jimmy
Yeah, he definetly showed me he's a real hero. He wanted to make sure everyone was off the planet at the cost of his own well-being. I think he's like a Peter Parker in space, which is fine to me, as Spidey is my favorite character.

I'll probably skip the SI tie-ins and we will see where it picks up after SI

[40yearoldnovafan]

The thing is, Nova hasn't really been used as a cosmic character to any great degree until Annihilation.

He did bits here and there, but largely was used as an earthbound hero in the New Warriors. Annihilation was a HUGE step for the character... and for long term Nova fans it's awesome because he hasn't really been used well in a long long time.

Of all the cosmic characters, I do think he's got a shot of stepping up because he can be both a cosmic character, and a more mainstream marvel one at times too. I do hope he gets used in a few more high profile things (like perhaps Secret Invasion) so he can get a bit more exposure. It really is a fun book right now.
The first Nova series showed Nova's origin was in the cosmos, but kept him Earth learning the hero trade (basically he got whupped on by every villain). He did not go cosmic until he met up with the Fantastic Four during Xandar's war with the Skrulls. Richard appeared to be a veteran hero in these issues, and had truly grown in to the moniker "The Man Called Nova."

Latter series writers tried their best to keep Rich on Earth. Nova's second series we saw Rich's power's increase, and his use of these powers. However, the art sucked. With the third series, Erik Larson reduced Nova's power levels way down and kept him completely on Earth.

Now Rich is back out in space and this is where he belongs for good. But he does need to return home every so often, like a warrior who comes home to visit his family.

And Rich should be in Secret Invasion. He did help Xandar conquer the Skrulls in the 1970s. Earth is his home. He has to help. Why answer every other planet's 911 call, but not save his own. Gotta keep it real.

Jimmy

[XPac]

And Rich should be in Secret Invasion. He did help Xandar conquer the Skrulls in the 1970s. Earth is his home. He has to help. Why answer every other planet's 911 call, but not save his own. Gotta keep it real.

Jimmy

That's sort of why he really needs to start making more Novas.

Obviously 1 space cop can only handle 1 planet at a time. Space is a big place with a lot of stuff going on. He can't really do the job well by himself.