Nova Annual #1

Spinning out of Annihilation: Conquest, this 2008 annual puts Richard Rider front and center — Nova blazing forward in full Nova Corps regalia, energy crackling from his helmet and chest as chaos erupts around him. A civilian tumbles in the background while armored figures clash below, all rendered in a dynamic cover by Nic Klein that captures the Human Rocket at full throttle. Written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning with interior art by Mahmud A. Asrar, Klebs, and Wellinton Alves, this "power-packed origin" issue is a great entry point for anyone looking to understand what makes the Man Called Nova tick.