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Issue: Essential Nova #1
Publication Date: January 2006
 
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Issues: #1 of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagMarvel
Brand: Marvel ComicsView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Marvel Publishing Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/29/2006
Volume: 1
Pages: 516
ISBN: 0785120939
UPC/EAN: 97807851209335169975960612093200111
Price: $27.25 CAD
$16.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 63 (28 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color cover; Black and White interior
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior
Binding: Squarebound Trade Paperback
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reprinted 55 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Zorr
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From Content Item: FlagNova #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: This volume credits the cover to John Buscema. Marv Wolfman's editorial in the original issues credits this to Buckler/Sinnott.
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Graphic Novels

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Other Marvel collections.
Page also contains price, direct edition barcode, and indicia.
Inside front cover.
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Title Page

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Table of Contents contains artist credits and bottom of second page has publisher's reprint credits.
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Nova #1

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Zorr
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From Issue: FlagNova #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
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Pages: 1
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Nova

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagNova #1 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1976
was Nova [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #2

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Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Condor; Powerhouse
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From Content Item: FlagNova #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1976
was First Night of the Condor! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Giacoia cover credit provided 2006 by Nick Caputo. Previous inker suggested Al Milgrom.
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The First Night of...the Condor!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #2 [U.S. Cover Price] published October 1976
was The First Night of...the Condor! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 18
Job Number: JV295
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Nova #3

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Diamondhead
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From Content Item: FlagNova #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1976
was Enter Diamondhead... and Exit Nova -- Dead! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Possible John Buscema pencils and Giacoia inks provided by Nick Caputo (2006). Previous indexer credited Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito as possible artists. Marvel Comics Index #8B lists Sal Buscema as penciler.
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--The Deadly Diamondhead Is Ready to Strike!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #3 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1976
was --The Deadly Diamondhead Is Ready to Strike! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 18
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Nova #4

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Thor
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From Content Item: FlagNova #4 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1976
was The Human Rocket Against the Power of Thor -- Thunder God Gone Mad! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Nova Against the Mighty Thor

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #4 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1976
was Nova Against the Mighty Thor [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #5

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; The Earth-Shaker
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From Content Item: FlagNova #5 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1977
was Evil Is the Earth-Shaker! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Giacoia cover credit provided by Nick Caputo (2006).
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Evil Is the...Earth-Shaker!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #5 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1977
was Evil Is the...Earth-Shaker! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 18
Disclose Notes: Marv Wolfman and Sal Buscema guest star throughout the story, with cameos by other Marvel Bullpen members.
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Nova #6

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Powerhouse; Condor; Diamondhead
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From Content Item: FlagNova #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inker credits from Marvel Comics Index No. 8B. Romita alterations and possible Cockrum inks per Nick Caputo.
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And So...the Sphinx!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #6 [U.S. Cover Price] published February 1977
was And So...the Sphinx! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #7

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]
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From Content Item: FlagNova #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1977
was War in Space! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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War in Space!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #7 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1977
was War in Space! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #8

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Megaman; Robert Rider; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider
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From Content Item: FlagNova #8 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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When Megaman Comes Calling -- Don't Answer!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #8 [U.S. Cover Price] published April 1977
was When Megaman Comes Calling -- Don't Answer! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #9

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Megaman
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From Content Item: FlagNova #9 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1977
was Fear in the Funhouse! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Giacoia cover credit provided by Nick Caputo (2006). Pencil credit confirmed by Ron Wilson (19 May 2015) via Shaun Clancy. Pencils formerly credited to Ed Hannigan.
Crespi lettering per Todd Klein.
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Fear in the Funhouse!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #9 [U.S. Cover Price] published May 1977
was Fear in the Funhouse! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #10

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Powerhouse; Condor; Diamondhead; The Sphinx
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From Content Item: FlagNova #10 [30¢ Cover Price] published June 1977
was And the Sphinx Shall Inherit the Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Four Against the Sphinx!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #10 [30¢ Cover Price] published June 1977
was Four Against the Sphinx! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #11

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Sphinx
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From Content Item: FlagNova #11 [30¢ Cover Price] published July 1977
was Alone Against the Sphinx! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover credits provided by Nick Caputo (2006).
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Nova No More!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #11 [30¢ Cover Price] published July 1977
was Nova No More! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #12

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Writer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Spider-Man; Ralph Rider
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From Content Item: FlagNova #12 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was Face to Face with Spider-Man [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Giacoia inks and Romita corrections provided by Nick Caputo (2006). The cover to this issue is featured in How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way.
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Who Is -- the Man Called Photon?

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #12 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was Who Is -- the Man Called Photon? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man, The (Marvel, 1963 series) #171 (August 1977).
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Amazing Spider-Man #171

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Spider-Man [Peter Parker]; Nova [Richard Rider]; Photon [Jason Dean]
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #171 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Photon Is Another Name For...?

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing Spider-Man #171 [30¢ Cover Price] published August 1977
was Photon Is Another Name For...? [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #13

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Crime-Buster; Sandman
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From Content Item: FlagNova #13 [30¢ Cover Price] published September 1977
was Introducing The Crime-Buster! A Death Trap For Nova! The Sandman Returns! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Watch Out World, the Sandman Is Back!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #13 [30¢ Cover Price] published September 1977
was Watch Out World, the Sandman Is Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #14

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Sandman; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Mike Burley; Donna-Lee Dover; Bernie Dillon
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From Content Item: FlagNova #14 [30¢ Cover Price] published October 1977
was He's Back! The Sinister Sandman! Deadlier Than Ever! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Giacoia inks per Nick Caputo. Sinnott's personal records have him credited, but that is likely erroneous. Crespi letters also by Nick. Original indexer credited John Costanza.
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Massacre at Truman High!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #14 [30¢ Cover Price] published October 1977
was Massacre at Truman High! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #15

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Iron Man (robot); Captain America (robot); Hulk (robot); Spider-Man (robot)
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From Content Item: FlagNova #15 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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The Fury Before the Storm!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #15 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1977
was The Fury Before the Storm! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #16

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Yellow Claw
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From Content Item: FlagNova #16 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Possible Pollard credit and Giacoia inks per Nick Caputo. Sinnott's personal records credit him with inks, but this is likely an error. Marvel Comics Index No. 8B lists Ed Hannigan as penciler and Gaspar Saladino as letterer.
Pencil credit not done by Ed Hannigan and Ron Wilson as confirmed by both artists (19 May 2015) via Shaun Clancy.
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Death Is -- the Yellow Claw

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #16 [U.S. Cover Price] published December 1977
was Death Is -- the Yellow Claw [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #17

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Yellow Claw
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From Content Item: FlagNova #17 published January 1978
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Tidal Wave!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #17 published January 1978
was Tidal Wave! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 17
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Nova #18

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Nick Fury; Yellow Claw
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From Content Item: FlagNova #18 published March 1978
was Nightmare! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover inks credit from Sinnott's personal records.
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The Final Showdown!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #18 published March 1978
was The Final Showdown! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 11
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Beginnings!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #18 published March 1978
was Beginnings! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Pages: 7
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Nova #19

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova; Blackout
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From Content Item: FlagNova #19 published May 1978
was His Name Is Blackout! His Business Is Murder! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Pages: 1
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Blackout Means Business, and His Business Is Murder!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #19 published May 1978
was Blackout Means Business, and His Business Is Murder! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: In one panel a student in the hallway named Wally discusses someone named Barry "slowing him down", an Easter Egg for readers of the Flash.
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Marvel Two-In-One Annual #3

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Thing; Nova [Richard Rider]; Monitors; Milandra
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Two-in-One Annual #3 published January 1978
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover art information from Steven Tice (2005).
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When Strike the Monitors!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagMarvel Two-in-One Annual #3 published January 1978
was When Strike the Monitors! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 34
Disclose Notes: Art and letterer information from Steven Tice (2005).
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Nova #20

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Charles Rider; Robert Rider; Sherlock [Factor X]
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From Content Item: FlagNova #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1978
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Crespi credit per Nick Caputo. Previous indexer credited Rick Parker.
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At Last -- The Inner Circle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #20 [U.S. Cover Price] published July 1978
was At Last -- the Inner Circle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Nova #21

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]
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From Content Item: FlagNova #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1978
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Is the World Ready for the Shocking Secret of Nova

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagNova #21 [U.S. Cover Price] published September 1978
was Is the World Ready for the Shocking Secret of Nova [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Art credits from Steven Tice (2005).
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The Man Called Nova #22

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Comet
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1978
was Blazing Into Battle Action! The Comet! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Coming of the Comet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #22 [U.S. Cover Price] published November 1978
was The Coming of the Comet [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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The Man Called Nova #23

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; Doctor Sun; Diamondhead; Comet
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1979
was Dr. Sun! The Man-Machine Lives Again! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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From the Dregs of Defeat!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Inker(s): ? (pages 1-3, 10)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #23 [U.S. Cover Price] published January 1979
was From the Dregs of Defeat! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: Art information and index 2005 by Steven Tice, updated 2010. Walt Simonson confirmed he inked page 16.
Previous indexer credited page 9 inks to Bob McLeod;however, Terry Staats conformed with Joe Rubinstein on 25 October, 2018 that this page was inked by Joe.
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The Man Called Nova #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]; The Sphinx; Comet; Crime-Buster
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1979
was Worlds' War One Begins! Attack From Space! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover inker confirmed 2006 by Bob McLeod.
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The New Champions!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #24 [U.S. Cover Price] published March 1979
was The New Champions! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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The Man Called Nova #25

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #25 published May 1979
was In Final Battle! [Illustration on Cover, Front]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Invasion of the Body Changers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): 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.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Man Called Nova #25 published May 1979
was Invasion of the Body Changers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose Notes: The story continues in Fantastic Four (Marvel, 1961 series) #206.
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Nova I

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Sphinx

Character Profile  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Marvel Essentials Library

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): various
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Avengers; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Thor
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Listing of other Essential volumes for sale.
Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nova [Richard Rider]
First Line: Before New Warriors and Annihilation,E
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The back cover art is partly from the cover of Nova #21. Page also contains blurb, ISBN, price and barcode.

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