Contains 13 stories
What's Next
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Iron Man [Tony Stark] (cameo)S.H.I.E.L.D. (cameo)Annihilation Wave Troop-Drones (villains)
Alienation
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Iron Man [Tony Stark]S.H.I.E.L.D.Justice [Vance Astrovik]Charles Rider (Richard's father)Gloria Rider (Richard's mother)Thunderbolts [Moonstone [Karla Sofen]Penance [Robert Baldwin]Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]Venom [Mac Gargan]]Diamondhead [Arch Dyker]
In "Alienation," Richard, a hero weary from battle, returns to Earth seeking peace—only to find his home fractured by a devastating civil war. The story explores the weight of duty and belonging as he navigates a world torn apart, confronting the cost of heroism in a nation losing itself.
Home Truths
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Iron Man [Tony Stark]S.H.I.E.L.D.Charles Rider (Richard's father)Gloria Rider (Richard's mother)Thunderbolts [Moonstone [Karla Sofen]Penance [Robert Baldwin]Radioactive Man [Chen Lu]Venom [Mac Gargan]]
Alone
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Kree Sentry unitsNova [Captain Ko-Rel] (first appearancefirst as Nova)Flagpole (first appearance)Dimples (first appearance)Chief Yan (first appearance)Gamorathe Phalanx
Together
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard Rider]Kree Sentry unitsNova [Ko-RelWorldmind]Flagpole (dies)Dimples (dies)Chief Yan (dies)Gamora (villain)the Phalanx (villain)Lightstorm (villain)
Inside
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Nova [Ko-Rel]Chief Yan (deceased)Drax [Arthur Douglas]Gamorathe Phalanxthe Select
Out
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Nova [Ko-Rel] (vision)Drax [Arthur Douglas]Gamora (villain)the Phalanx (villain)the Select (villain)
Knowhere, Part One
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]Peter Quill [Star-Lord] (flashback)The Luminals [Crater (first appearance)Cynosure (first appearance)Discharge (first appearance)Suspensor (first appearance)]Cosmo (first appearance)Abyss (Villain)
In "Knowhere, Part One," Nova finds himself stranded beyond the known universe, adrift in the strange and surreal pocket of space known as Knowhere. There, he forms an unexpected bond with Cosmo, a telepathic dog who offers more than just companionship in this alien corner of the cosmos.
Knowhere, Part Two
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]The Luminals [CraterCynosureDischargeSuspensor]Cosmo (telepathic dog)Drax [Arthur Douglas] (cameo)Abyss (villain)Gamora (villain, cameo)The Phalanx (villain)
Vore
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]GamoraDrax [Arthur Douglas]a Voidnauta Vore
Terminal
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]GamoraDrax [Arthur Douglas]WarlockTyro (first appearance)New Mutants [Cannonball [Samuel Guthrie]Cypher [Doug Ramsey]Karma [Xi'an Coy Manh]Magik [Illyana Rasputin]Magma [Amara Aquila]Sunspot [Roberto Da Costa]Wolfsbane [Rahne Sinclair]] (cameo flashback)
Inheritance
22 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind]GamoraDrax [Arthur Douglas]WarlockTyroa Technarch
In "Inheritance," Nova, Warlock, and Tyro face off against the relentless Technarch in a high-stakes clash that tests their strength and resolve. With the battle won, the trio turns their focus to healing—using their combined powers to purge the Phalanx virus from Nova, Gamora, and Drax.
The Origin of Nova
36 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
Nova [Richard RiderWorldmind] (origin)HALLUCINATIONS: Mike Burley (flashback)Ginger Jaye (flashback)Charles Rider (flashback)Gloria Rider (flashback)Robert Rider (flashback)Rhomann Dey (flashback)Nova Corps [Nova [Gamora] (future)Nova [Phyla-Vell] (future)Nova [Zam] (future)]Wendell Vaughn (future)Fantastic Four [Human Torch [Johnny Storm] (future)Invisible Woman [Sue Richards] (future)Mr. Fantastic [Reed Richards] (future)Thing [Ben Grimm] (future)]Dr. Doom [Victor Von Doom] (future)Hulk [Bruce Banner] (future)Black Bolt (future)Iron Man [Tony Stark] (future)Wolverine [LoganJames Howlett] (future)Magneto [Eric Lehnsherr] (future)Captain America [Steve Rogers] (future)Ms. Marvel [Carol Danvers] (future)Machine Man (future)Thor (future)Hercules (future)Ares (future)The Phalanx (villains)Zorr (flashbackvillain)
