"...and the Sphinx shall inherit the Earth!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
First, Richard Rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the Firefly. Then, it's the throw-down you've been waiting for. It's Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor vs. the might of the Sphinx and Nova is caught in the middle.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"...and the Sphinx shall inherit the Earth!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
First, Richard Rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the Firefly. Then, it's the throw-down you've been waiting for. It's Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor vs. the might of the Sphinx and Nova is caught in the middle.
"Who is the Man Called Photon?" Part 1 of 2 (Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 171. Guest-starring Spider-Man). Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia (with touch-ups by John Romita).
"Watch out World, the Sandman is Back!" Part 1 of 2. Thing cameo. Spider-Man, Hulk, and the Fantastic Four flashback cameos. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
This action packed issue has it all! Nova must confront the arch foe of the Amazing Spider-Man, the shifty Sandman. And, can Richard Rider possibly escape a death trap designed to test the limits of his invulnerability. Plus, introducing the newest hero, Crime-Buster.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"Watch out World, the Sandman is Back!" Part 1 of 2. Thing cameo. Spider-Man, Hulk, and the Fantastic Four flashback cameos. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
This action packed issue has it all! Nova must confront the arch foe of the Amazing Spider-Man, the shifty Sandman. And, can Richard Rider possibly escape a death trap designed to test the limits of his invulnerability. Plus, introducing the newest hero, Crime-Buster.
"Massacre at Truman High!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Dick Giordano. Cover pencils by George Pérez.
Even if Nova can escape the impossible death trap, will he save the one person who has picked on and tormented him his whole life? Will Nova save Mike Burley from the sinister Sandman?
Guest-starring Nick Fury and Crime-Buster. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
Why are some of Marvel's most powerful heroes attacking the man called Nova? And, what does Nick Fury, head of S.H.I.E.L.D., have to do with it? It's Nova the Human Rocket vs. Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk in "The Fury before the Storm!" Story continues in next issue.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
Guest-starring Nick Fury and Crime-Buster. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
Why are some of Marvel's most powerful heroes attacking the man called Nova? And, what does Nick Fury, head of S.H.I.E.L.D., have to do with it? It's Nova the Human Rocket vs. Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man, and the Incredible Hulk in "The Fury before the Storm!" Story continues in next issue.
"Death is the Yellow Claw!" Guest-Starring Nick Fury. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
Having survived the test by Nick Fury last issue, Nova must now confront the menace of Yellow Claw. Plus, is Richard Rider's super-hero duties interfering with his personal responsibilities to his friends and family? Story continues in next issue.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
"Death is the Yellow Claw!" Guest-Starring Nick Fury. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
Having survived the test by Nick Fury last issue, Nova must now confront the menace of Yellow Claw. Plus, is Richard Rider's super-hero duties interfering with his personal responsibilities to his friends and family? Story continues in next issue.
"Tidal Wave!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
In the wake of last issues events, Nova and Nick Fury find themselves helplessly bound to a massive warhead hurtling directly toward Washington D.C. Even if they survive and prevent the destruction of our nation's capitol, can the Human Rocket and super-spy possibly stop the super-tsunami created by the nefarious Yellow Claw?
"The Final Showdown!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. This is it, the conclusion to Nova's epic struggle against the sinister Yellow Claw. As Nick Fury and S.H.I.E.L.D. try desperately to halt the advance of the super tsunami, Nova stands alone in single combat with the mastermind behind it all. Plus, the back-up story "Beginnings!"
Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and The Tribe.
"Blackout means Business, and his Business is Murder!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer.
As Nova patrols the skyways he is attacked by the murderous man known as Blackout. Can the Human Rocket penetrate the villains black light beam and end his rampage before Blackout murders again?
"The First Night of the Condor!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott.
Richard Rider has been granted all the powers of Nova Prime. Strength, speed, durability, and flight are now his and he plans to honor this gift by smiting evil doers everywhere. However, even with his new found abilities can Nova hope to defeat the energy draining Powerhouse and his accomplice the bird of prey known as the Condor.
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
"At last...the Inner Circle!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Dave Hunt.
As Nova takes down a secret cabal of hooded bad guys he discovers that his father is one of them. Things go from bad to worse when Richard's brother, Bobby, burst in to see Nova standing over their father's motionless body.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
"At last...the Inner Circle!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Dave Hunt.
As Nova takes down a secret cabal of hooded bad guys he discovers that his father is one of them. Things go from bad to worse when Richard's brother, Bobby, burst in to see Nova standing over their father's motionless body.
"Is the World Ready for the Shocking Secret of Nova?" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Buscema and Joe Rubinstein.
In the wake of last issue's events, Nova confronts the leader of the hooded cabal, the sinister Corruptor. How can Nova possibly hope to defeat a foe who once possessed the mighty Thor? Plus, at long last, Richard Rider reveals to his family that he is in fact the super-hero known as Nova.
The Coming of the Comet - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein.
Blazing into battle action: The Comet! But Nova has to decide -- is he friend or foe?! Also: The pulse-pounding power of Diamondhead! Characters in this issue: Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Comet (origin); Charles Rider; Gloria Rider, Robert Rider; Sherlock; Mike Burley; Sphinx (cameo flashback).
32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.
The Coming of the Comet - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein.
Blazing into battle action: The Comet! But Nova has to decide -- is he friend or foe?! Also: The pulse-pounding power of Diamondhead! Characters in this issue: Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Comet (origin); Charles Rider; Gloria Rider, Robert Rider; Sherlock; Mike Burley; Sphinx (cameo flashback).
Guest-starring the Comet. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and M. Hands. Plus, a special 2 page interlude by Gene Colan and Tom Palmer
Nova and the Comet get thrashed by the nigh unstoppable Diamondhead. This leaves the Human Rocket vulnerable and at the mercy of Dracula's old nemesis Dr. Sun. Plus, witness the return of the enigmatic Sphinx.
32 pages. Cover price $0.35.
"The New Champions!" Guest-starring the Comet. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Mike Esposito.
Tensions rise between Nova, Dr. Sun, and the immensely powerful Sphinx. Plus, Crime Buster reveals to the Comet that he is his son. And, Powerhouse recounts his origin.
Final issue. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Klaus Janson.
Tensions rise as the uneasy allies hurtle through outer space toward their destination. Nova, Powerhouse, Crime-Buster, Comet, Diamondhead, and the powerful Sphinx are attacked by an armada of Skrull warships. But these champions will not be denied. Though this is the final issue in Nova's own series his story is not done yet.
Guest-starring Thor. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer. Jack Kirby cover.
The nefarious Corruptor has possessed the mighty Thor and sent the Asgardian on a rampage that will bring the city down. Can Richard Rider, even with the power of Nova Prime, hope to contain the mad god of thunder. It's the Human Rocket vs. the power of Thor!
32 pages. Cover price $0.30.
