Nova #9

Oct 1978 · Editions Lug · 3,00 FRF

📊 ~32,323 copies sold its debut month

🌐 French edition · synopsis shown in English

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In "Sœur soleil et Frère Pouvoir," Spider-Man, Razorback, and Flash Thompson follow the trail of Brother Power and Sister Sun to the Hate-Monger’s hidden base—only to be captured in a tense, high-stakes ambush. Written by Bill Mantlo and brought to life with dynamic art by Sal Buscema and Mike Esposito, with colors by Janice Cohen, this 1978 issue delivers a gripping clash of ideologies and powers. The cover by Jean-Yves Mitton captures the moment’s intensity, a striking visual for a 3,00 FRF comic from the era.

Contains 4 stories

Sœur soleil et Frère Pouvoir

16 pp · Superhero

Spider-ManBrother Power [Achmed Korba] (IntroVillain)Sister Sun [Sha Shan] (Intro)Flash ThompsonO'Donnell (policeman)Pulaski (policeman)Professor Hutton

Untitled Superhero story

4 pp · Superhero

Spider-Man [Peter Parker)Razorback [Buford Hollis] (introduction)Bobby Sue Hollis (introduction)Sister Sun [Sha Shan]Man-Beast [as the Hate-Monger] (villain)Brother Power [Achmed Korba] (villain)Flash Thompson

In a tense four-page tale from Nova #9 (1978), Spider-Man, Razorback, and Flash Thompson follow the trail of Brother Power and Sister Sun to uncover their mysterious leader—the Hate-Monger—only to be ambushed and captured in a shocking turn. The story builds suspense with a high-stakes chase and a hidden enemy, leaving the fate of the heroes uncertain.

Et qui portera son deuil ?

19 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero

FEATURE: Silver SurferGUESTS: Al Harper (Death)Mr. FantasticThe ThingHuman TorchVILLAIN: The StrangerCAMEO FLASHBACK: MagnetoMastermindToadScarlet WitchQuicksilverBeastAngel IcemanCAMEO FLASHBACK: Shalla Bal

Terreur au Luna-Park !

17 pp · Superhero

Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]MegamanRoger "Caps" CooperRobert RiderCharles RiderGloria RiderClara Cooper (introduction)

In "Terreur au Luna-Park !", Nova faces off against Megaman in a blazing funhouse, the air thick with chaos and heat. Meanwhile, Charles Rider's life takes a sudden turn as he’s suspended from his post as school principal—leaving both men caught in the aftermath of a storm that’s only just begun.