Newsstand Edition. Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #5 - "Watch Out for Tiger Shark!" Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #2 - "Cry...Triton!" Guest-starring Triton. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Direct Edition. Originally presented in Sub-Mariner (1968 1st Series) #1 - "Years of Glory, Day of Doom!" Guest-starring the Fantastic Four. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. To End In Flame!, script by Roy Thomas and Gerry Conway, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith [as Barry Smith], inks by Sal Buscema
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.
"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.
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).
"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.
"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.
"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 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.
"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?
"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.
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.
"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?
"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.
"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).
"...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.
"Fear the Funhouse!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Nova must make the impossible choice of going after Megaman who has kidnaped his best friend or save his family from a burning house. Plus, Richard Rider must make a check-up visit to the doctor, but if the doc examines him he may discover that Richard is the super-hero known as Nova.
Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia.
Trapped within the Centurion's spaceship, Richard Rider hurtles into deep space. The only one who can save him is...Nova Prime? Isn't he dead? Plus, back on Earth, the menace of Megaman is unleashed.
