Nova #19

The headline says it all — "The Corps Is Back!" — and Francesco "Matt" Mattina's moody cover delivers on that promise, depicting three Nova Corpsmen emerging from a blazing column of light, their expressions ranging from fierce determination to something far more unsettling. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with art by Wellinton Alves and Scott Hanna, this 2009 issue carries the story title "Corps Values," hinting at exactly the kind of cosmic-scale stakes that made this run so compelling. If you've been following Nova's solo adventures, issue #19 looks like the moment things get considerably more crowded — and considerably more dangerous.