Nova #171
In "Déchets !", Jim Starlin delivers a haunting, character-driven chapter as Thanos, wielding the Infinity Gauntlet, forces the Silver Surfer to confront painful memories of his past on Zenn-La—specifically the tragic fall and suicide of his father. Ron Lim’s dynamic art, enhanced by Tom Christopher’s inks and Tom Vincent’s colors, brings emotional weight to the Surfer’s internal struggle, culminating in a desperate act that leaves him broken and crashing to Earth. Cover by Arthur Adams and Art Thibert captures the moment with striking intensity.
In "Face à face," Spider-Man and Puma clash in a brutal desert showdown, their rivalry pushed to the edge of death—until a sudden moment of clarity changes everything. Meanwhile, Mary Jane stands firm against Jerome’s advances, delivering a sharp rebuke that leaves their uneasy dynamic unresolved.
In "Secrets bien cachés," the Silver Surfer faces a haunting confrontation with Thanos, who wields the Infinity Gauntlet to force the Surfer to relive painful memories of his past on Zenn-La, including the tragic loss of his father. As the memories unfold, the Surfer must confront buried grief while battling Thanos' relentless probing—only to shatter the villain's stone form and crash to Earth, landing at the doorstep of Dr. Strange's sanctum.
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