Essential Nova #1

(2006)

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

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Indexer Notes

Other Marvel collections.

Inside front cover.

[Title Page] (Table of Contents)

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typeset

[Table of Contents] (Table of Contents)

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typeset

[Nova #1] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

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Script:

?

Pencils:

Rich Buckler

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Dan Crespi

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Zorr

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #1 (September 1976)

Nova (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

John Buscema (breakdowns); Joe Sinnott (finished art)

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Joe Rosen; Gaspar Saladino (2 pages uncredited)

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider] (introduction, origin); Zorr; Centurion Nova-Prime; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Robert Rider; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Ginger Jaye; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover

Synopsis:

In orbit around Earth, the wounded Centurion Nova-Prime chooses a successor to assume his abilities -- high school student Richard Rider. Rich assumes the costumed identity of Nova and has to battle Centurion Nova-Prime's greatest foe, the conqueror Zorr.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #1 (September 1976) [black and white]

[Nova #2] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

John Buscema

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Condor; Powerhouse

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #2 (October 1976) [black and white]

The First Night of...the Condor! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

John Buscema (breakdowns); Joe Sinnott (finished art)

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Condor (introduction); Powerhouse (introduction, origin); Robert Rider; Gloria Rider; Ginger Jaye; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover

Synopsis:

Nova fights the winged Condor, who has another super-powered youth, Powerhouse, under his control.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #2 (October 1976) [black and white]

[Nova #3] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Ron Wilson ?; John Buscema ?

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Colors:

?

Letters:

Dan Crespi ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Diamondhead

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #3 (November 1976) [black and white]

--The Deadly Diamonhead Is Ready to Strike! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Irving Watanabe; Gaspar Saladini (page 1)

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead (introduction, origin); Condor; Destructoid; Robert Rider; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Ginger Jaye; Mike Burley

Synopsis:

Diamondhead is seeking more power to enable him to fight someone called the Dreaded One, which brings him into conflict with Nova and also into an alliance with the Condor. Meanwhile, Rich Rider faces problems at home and at school.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #3 (November 1976)

[Nova #4] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Thor

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #4 (December 1976) [black and white]

Nova Against the Mighty Thor (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Jim Novak ? (p. 1, not credited); Irving Watanabe; Denise Wohl

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Corruptor [Jackson Day]; Thor; Ginger Jaye; Bernie Dillon; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover

Synopsis:

Nova battles Thor, who is under the control of the Corruptor.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #4 (December 1976) [black and white]

[Nova #5] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; The Earth-Shaker

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #5 (January 1977) [black and white]

Evil Is the...Earth-Shaker! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 18 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Tyrannus; Subterraneans; the Earth-Shaker; Ginger Jaye; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover; Robert Rider; Bernie Dillon; Gloria Rider; Mr. Fantastic (cameo flashback); Thing (cameo flashback); Marv Wolfman; Sal Buscema; John Verpoorten; Archie Goodwin; Roy Thomas; Stan Lee; Beth Bleckley; Josie

Synopsis:

While Nova talks with Marv Wolfman and Sal Buscema about getting his own licensed Marvel comic book, Tyrannus emerges from underground with his Earth-Shaker robot to attack New York City.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #5 (January 1977) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Marv Wolfman and Sal Buscema guest star throughout the story, with cameos by other Marvel Bullpen members.

[Nova #6] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Dave Cockrum

Inks:

Dave Cockrum ?

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Powerhouse; Condor; Diamondhead

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #6 (February 1977) [black and white]

And So...the Sphinx! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Sphinx (introduction, first mentioned in #2); Condor; Diamondhead; Powerhouse; Kur (introduction); Sayge (introduction); Megaman (introduction); Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Robert Rider

Synopsis:

The Sphinx is revealed to be the Dreaded One that Diamondhead and Condor fear. Meanwhile, Rich's friends wonder about the disappearance of Caps, who has been kidnapped by Megaman.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #6 (February 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #7] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Jack Kirby

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Colors:

?

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #7 (March 1977) [black and white]

War in Space! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Powerhouse; Condor; Diamondhead; Sphinx (origin); Moses (flashback); King Ramses (flashback); Sayge; Kur

Synopsis:

Nova is captured by Condor, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse and taken into space. The Sphinx watches them secretly.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #7 (March 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #8] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

John Buscema

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Dan Crespi

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Megaman; Robert Rider; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #8 (April 1977) [black and white]

When Megaman Comes Calling -- Don't Answer! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Megaman (origin); Powerhouse (cameo); Condor (cameo); Diamondhead (cameo); Zorr (flashback); Centurion Nova-Prime (flashback); Charles Rider; Robert Rider; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Ginger Jaye

Synopsis:

The villains from the previous issue abandon Nova on his spaceship. He returns to Earth in time to rescue his friend Caps, who tells him that he was kidnapped by his uncle who is now the villainous Megaman.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #8 (April 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #9] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Ed Hannigan

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Megaman

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #9 (May 1977) [black and white]

Fear in the Funhouse! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Megaman; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Robert Rider; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Clara Cooper (introduction)

Synopsis:

It's the showdown between Nova and Megaman in a funhouse set ablaze. Meanwhile, Charles Rider is suspended from his job as a school principal.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #9 (May 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #10] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Al Milgrom

Inks:

Al Milgrom

Letters:

Dan Crespi

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Powerhouse; Condor; Diamondhead; The Sphinx

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #10 [30¢ edition] (June 1977) [black and white]

Four Against the Sphinx! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Firefly (introduction?); Powerhouse; Condor; Diamondhead; The Sphinx; Kur; Sayge; Gloria Rider; Robert Rider

Synopsis:

Condor, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse attack the Sphinx, and Nova gets caught in the middle.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #10 (June 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #11] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Rich Buckler

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Dan Crespi

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Sphinx

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #11 [30¢ edition] (July 1977) [black and white]

Nova No More! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Sphinx; Powerhouse; Kur; Sayge; Ginger Jaye; Bernie Dillon; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Tony DiMartino; Mr. McCarthy; Tony DiMartino

Synopsis:

The Sphinx realizes that Nova holds the secret he has been searching for, but he decides not to take it by force -- this time. Meanwhile, Rich Rider is failing in school and his friends are worried about him.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #11 (July 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #12] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

John Buscema

Inks:

Frank Giacoia; John Romita ? (corrections on Spider-Man)

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Spider-Man; Ralph Rider

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #12 [30¢ edition] (August 1977) [black and white]

Who Is -- the Man Called Photon? (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino (page 1); Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Photon (introduction); Spider-Man [also appears as Peter Parker]; Ralph Rider (death); Harry Daze; Jason Dean; Michael Lincoln; Franklin Risk; Charles Rider; Captain James Steele; Manners (butler)

Synopsis:

Rich's uncle Ralph is murdered by Photon because of a secret chemical formula he was working on that several men were trying to acquire. Nova and Spider-Man team up to figure out the true identity of Photon.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #12 (August 1977) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #171 (August 1977).

[Amazing Spider-Man #171] (Table of Contents)

Spider-Man / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Ross Andru

Inks:

Frank Giacoia

Letters:

Dan Crespi ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Spider-Man; Nova; Photon

Reprints:

• from The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #171 [30 cent cover] (August 1977) [black and white]

Photon Is Another Name For...? (Table of Contents)

Spider-Man / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Len Wein

Pencils:

Ross Andru (breakdowns); Mike Esposito (finished art)

Inks:

Mike Esposito

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Spider-Man; Nova; Photon; A.I.M.; Molten Man; Liz Allan; Harry Osborn; Dr. Ralph Rider; Franklin Risk; Michael Lincoln; Harry Daze; Captain James Steele; Manners (butler; dead)

Synopsis:

Spider-Man and Nova determine the true identity of Photon and solve the mystery of who killed Nova's uncle.

Reprints:

• from The Amazing Spider-Man (Marvel, 1963 series) #171 (August 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #13] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Rich Buckler [as Validar] (signed)

Inks:

Joe Sinnott (signed)

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Crime-Buster; Sandman

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #13 [30¢ edition] (September 1977) [black and white]

Watch Out World, the Sandman Is Back! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Joe Sinnott (finished art)

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Annette Kawecki

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Sandman; Yellow Claw (unnamed); Crime-Buster (introduction); Thing; Karl Von Horstbaden; Bernie Dillon; Mike Burley; Ginger Jaye; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Donna-Lee Dover; Spider-Man (cameo flashback); Hulk (cameo flashback); Fantastic Four [Mr. Fantastic; Invisible Girl; Human Torch] (all in cameo flashback); Dr. T'kora

Synopsis:

Nova meets the Crime-Buster as the two attempt to stop the Sandman from robbing a bank. Later, on the orders of an unseen villain, Karl Von Horstbaden captures both Nova and the Sandman.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #13 (September 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #14] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

George Perez

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Sandman; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover; Bernie Dillon

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #14 [30¢ edition] (October 1977) [black and white]

Massacre at Truman High! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Dick Giordano (finished art)

Inks:

Dick Giordano

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino (p. 1, uncredited); John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Sandman [Flint Marko] (villain); Yellow Claw (villain); The Inner Circle (villains; introduction); Karl Von Horstbaden (villain); Mike Burley; Charles Rider; Donna-Lee Dover; Ginger Jaye; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Bernie Dillon; Sam Burley; Doctor Flessle

Synopsis:

The Sandman invades Truman High to kidnap Mike Burley, but Nova defeats him. Meanwhile, Charles Rider, desperate after losing his job, is contacted by the mysterious Inner Circle with offers of help.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #14 (October 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #15] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

John Buscema ? [as B] (signed)

Inks:

Joe Sinnott [as S] (signed)

Letters:

Irving Watanabe

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Iron Man (robot); Captain America (robot); Hulk (robot); Spider-Man (robot)

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #15 (November 1977) [black and white]

The Fury Before the Storm! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino (p. 1, uncredited); John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Crime-Buster; The Inner Circle; The Krimmons Gang; Nick Fury; S.H.I.E.L.D.; Mike Burley; Bobby Rider; Charles Rider; Iron Man (robot); Captain America (robot); Hulk (robot); Spider-Man (robot)

Synopsis:

Nova catches Mike Burley committing a crime, but Mike gets away. Later, Nova is attacked by superheroes who turn out to be S.H.I.E.L.D. Life Model Decoys, sent by Nick Fury to test Nova. Fury wants Nova to help him find Mike Burley, whose scientist brother is being held captive.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #15 (November 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #16] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

John Buscema ?; Keith Pollard ?

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

Dan Crespi ?

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Nova; Yellow Claw

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #16 (December 1977) [black and white]

Death Is -- the Yellow Claw (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

Superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Yellow Claw; Fritz Von Voltzman [Karl Von Horstbaden]; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Nick Fury; agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Bernie Dillon; Donna-Lee Dover; Ginger Jaye; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Robert Rider; Mack

Synopsis:

Nova joins Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. in a raid on the Yellow Claw's headquarters.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #16 (December 1977) [black and white]

[Nova #17] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Annette Kawecki

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Yellow Claw

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #17 (January 1978) [black and white]

Tidal Wave! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Yellow Claw; Fritz Von Voltzman [Karl Von Horstbaden]; Nick Fury; agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.; Sam Burley; Professor T'kora; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Ginger Jaye; Gloria Rider; Charles Rider; Robert Rider; Lo Sing

Synopsis:

Rich's friends and family are increasingly worried by his absences and his distracted behavior. Nova joins S.H.I.E.L.D. for one more showdown with the Yellow Claw.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #17 (January 1978) [black and white]

[Nova #18] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Joe Sinnott

Letters:

John Costanza ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Nick Fury; Yellow Claw

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #18 (March 1978) [black and white]

The Final Showdown! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 11 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino (breakdowns); ? [as The Tribe] (finished art)

Inks:

? [as The Tribe]

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Yellow Claw; Fritz Von Voltzmann [Karl Von Horstbaden]; Nick Fury; agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Synopsis:

Fury and Nova prevent the Yellow Claw's plans to drown Manhattan in a tidal wave.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #18 (March 1978) [black and white]

Beginnings! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 7 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino (breakdowns); ? [as The Tribe] (finished art)

Inks:

? [as The Tribe]

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Richard Rider; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Robert Rider; Ginger Jaye; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper

Synopsis:

Charles Rider is released on bail and Rich begins to mend fences with his friends and family.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #18 (March 1978) [black and white]

[Nova #19] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Dan Crespi

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova; Blackout

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #19 (May 1978) [black and white]

Blackout Means Business, and His Business Is Murder! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Blackout [Marcus Daniels] (introduction); Ginger Jaye; Dr. Croit

Synopsis:

Marcus Daniels seeks revenge for the accident that turned him into the super-powered Blackout, but he seemingly disintegrates in a battle with Nova.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #19 (May 1978) [black and white]

[Marvel Two-In-One Annual #3] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Ron Wilson ?

Inks:

Pablo Marcos

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Thing; Nova [Richard Rider]; Monitors; Milandra

Reprints:

• from Marvel Two-In-One Annual (Marvel, 1976 series) #3 (1978) [black and white]

When Strike the Monitors! (Table of Contents)

Nova; Thing / comic story / 34 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Sal Buscema (layouts); Frank Giacoia (finished art); Dave Hunt (finished art)

Inks:

Frank Giacoia (pages 1-27); Dave Hunt (pages 28-47)

Letters:

Joe Rosen (pp. 1-27); Gaspar Saladino (p. 28, uncredited); Annette Kawecki (pp. 29-47, uncredited)

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Thing; Nova [Richard Rider]; Milandra; Kalara; Askare; the Monitors (villains); Ginger Jaye; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Edwin Jarvis (cameo)

Synopsis:

Thing and Nova help a trio of cosmic sisters fend off an alien invasion of earth by the Monitors.

Reprints:

• from Marvel Two-In-One Annual (Marvel, 1976 series) #3 (1978) [black and white]

[Nova #20] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Tom Palmer

Letters:

Rick Parker ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Charles Rider; Robert Rider; Sherlock [Factor X]

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #20 (July 1978) [black and white]

At Last -- The Inner Circle (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Dave Hunt

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino (p. 1, uncredited); Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; The Inner Circle; The Corruptor; Shuffles; Robert Rider; Sherlock [Factor X]; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Ginger Jaye; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Bernie Dillon; Donna-Lee Dover

Synopsis:

The Corruptor is revealed to be the secret leader of the Inner Circle, who are still threatening Charles Rider. Meanwhile, Robert Rider has built a robot to help him deduce what secret Rich is hiding.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #20 (July 1978) [black and white]

[Nova #21] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Terry Austin

Letters:

Dan Crespi ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #21 (September 1978) [black and white]

Is the World Ready for the Shocking Secret of Nova (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

John Buscema (breakdowns); Bob McLeod (finished art); Joe Rubinstein (finished art)

Inks:

Bob McLeod (pp. 1-3, 15, 23-26, 31); Joe Rubinstein (pp. 6-14, 16-22, 27-30)

Colors:

Bob Sharen

Letters:

John Costanza

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; the Corruptor; the Comet (introduction); Charles Rider; Robert Rider; Mike Burley; Gloria Rider

Synopsis:

Nova defeats the Corruptor and later reveals his secret identity to his family. Meanwhile, fugitive Mike Burley discovers forgotten superhero the Comet as a derelict in an alley.

Reprints:

• from Nova (Marvel, 1976 series) #21 (September 1978) [black and white]

[The Man Called Nova #22] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Dave Cockrum (signed)

Inks:

Joe Rubinstein (signed)

Letters:

Irving Watanabe; John Costanza ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Comet

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #22 (November 1978) [black and white]

The Coming of the Comet (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Steve Leialoha

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino [as Gaspar]

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Comet (origin); Charles Rider; Gloria Rider, Robert Rider; Sherlock; Mike Burley; Sphinx (cameo flashback)

Synopsis:

Diamondhead returns to fight Nova. A hospital x-ray machine restores the Comet's powers. Mike Burley turns himself into the police.

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #22 (November 1978) [black and white]

[The Man Called Nova #23] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman ?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Bob McLeod

Letters:

Rick Parker ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Doctor Sun; Diamondhead; Comet

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #23 (January 1979) [black and white]

From the Dregs of Defeat! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino (pages 1-10, 13-17); Gene Colan (pages 11-12)

Inks:

? (pages 1-3); Klaus Janson? (pages 4-6); Terry Austin (pages 7-8); Bob McLeod (page 9); ? (page 10); Tom Palmer (pages 11-12); Bob Wiacek (13-15); Walter Simonson (page 16); Joe Rubinstein (page 17)

Letters:

Jim Novak

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Doctor Sun (origin); Diamondhead; Comet; Robert Rider; Ginger Jaye; Bernie Dillon; Mike Burley; Dracula (flashback); Rachel Van Helsing (flashback); Frank Drake (flashback); Harold H. Harold (flashback); Sphinx (cameo)

Synopsis:

Doctor Sun lures Nova and Comet into his hideout, then takes Nova to the Nova-Prime spaceship, from where he plans to conquer the world.

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #23 (January 1979) [black and white]

[The Man Called Nova #24] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Joe Rubinstein

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino ?

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; The Sphinx; Comet; Crime-Buster

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #24 (March 1979) [black and white]

The New Champions! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Mike Esposito

Letters:

Jim Novak

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Doctor Sun; Sphinx; Diamondhead; Condor (flashback); Comet; Crime-Buster; Powerhouse

Synopsis:

Doctor Sun and the Sphinx both want the information stored in the Nova-Prime spaceship computer. Crime-Buster figures out that the Comet is his father. The Sphinx beams all the heroes into the Nova-Prime spaceship.

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #24 (March 1979) [black and white]

[The Man Called Nova #25] (Table of Contents)

Nova / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Pencils:

Keith Pollard

Inks:

Rudy Nebres

Letters:

Gaspar Saladino

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #25 (May 1979) [black and white]

Invasion of the Body Changers! (Table of Contents)

Nova / comic story / 17 pages (report information)

Credits

Script:

Marv Wolfman

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino

Inks:

Klaus Janson

Letters:

Joe Rosen

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]; Skrulls; Sphinx; Doctor Sun; Diamondhead; Quasimodo (flashback); Powerhouse; Comet; Crime-buster; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Robert Rider

Synopsis:

The Sphinx has commandeered the Nova-Prime spaceship and the heroes for a flight to Xandar. En route they are attacked by Skrulls.

Reprints:

• from The Man Called Nova (Marvel, 1978 series) #25 (May 1979) [black and white]

Indexer Notes

The story continues in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #206.

Nova I (Table of Contents)

Nova / character profile / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

?

Inks:

?

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Reprints:

• from ?

Sphinx (Table of Contents)

Nova / character profile / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

?

Inks:

?

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Reprints:

• from ?

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Colors:

?

Letters:

typeset

Indexer Notes

Listing of other Essential volumes for sale.

Inside back cover.

[no title indexed] (Table of Contents)

Nova / illustration / 1 page (report information)

Credits

Script:

?

Pencils:

Carmine Infantino ?

Inks:

Terry Austin ?

Colors:

?

Letters:

typeset

Content Information

Genre:

superhero

Characters:

Nova [Richard Rider]

Indexer Notes

This is either a recreation of the cover of Nova #21 or it's the original artwork with modifications. Used on the back cover to promote the volume.