Nova #98
"Les larmes du dieu aveugle" marks a pivotal moment in the Nova series, with writer Denny O'Neil and artist Luke McDonnell delivering a tense, character-driven story that deepens the rift between Jo and Rhodey. The issue's emotional core lies in the aftermath of a battle where Iron Man and the Scarlet Witch confront the Termite, only for Rhodey's fury to erupt when Tony uses Forge's mutant neutralizer—leading to a dramatic act of defiance. The cover by Jean Frisano captures the moment with striking intensity, a 9,00 FRF comic from 1986 that stands out for its grounded drama and layered relationships.
In "Le Samouraï destructeur !", William McLaughlin, a man haunted by the past, uncovers the forgotten ruins of the Followers of the Light Sanctuary and completes a massive, dormant robot. Driven by a desire for a new life, he hunts down and destroys the other three Sanctuary robots—each piloted by former allies—before turning to theft to fund his escape. When the surviving pilots, Ilongo, Richard, and Genji, enlist the help of the FF, they converge on Tokyo in a final showdown that forces William to face the consequences of his choices.
In "La crise," Iron Man and the Scarlet Witch team up to stop the Termite, but the victory is short-lived as the strain between Tony Stark and Rhodey reaches a breaking point. When Stark uses Forge's mutant neutralizer to disarm the villain, Rhodey's fury erupts—leading to a sudden, explosive act of defiance.
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