Nova #21

Sep 1978 · Marvel · 0.35 USD

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“Is the World Ready for the Shocking Secret of Nova”

In "Is the World Ready for the Shocking Secret of Nova," Marv Wolfman and John Buscema lead a thrilling chapter where Nova triumphs over the Corruptor, only to confront a personal revelation when he finally shares his secret identity with his family. Meanwhile, the fugitive Mike Burley stumbles upon the forgotten hero the Comet, abandoned and broken in an alley, setting the stage for an unexpected turn in the story. The cover by Carmine Infantino and Terry Austin captures the mystery and intensity of the moment.

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writer Marv Wolfman · artist John Buscema · artist, inker Bob McLeod · artist, inker Joe Rubinstein · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer John Costanza · cover Carmine Infantino, Terry Austin

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writer Marv Wolfman

artist John Buscema

artist, inker Bob McLeod

artist, inker Joe Rubinstein

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils Carmine Infantino

cover inks Terry Austin

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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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Key issues in Nova

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#1 1st appearance — Richard Rider

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