Nova: Origin of Richard Rider #[nn]
In orbit around Earth, the wounded Centurion Nova-Prime selects high school student Richard Rider as his successor, granting him the power to become Nova. Now burdened with cosmic responsibility, Richard must face the conqueror Zorr, the deadliest enemy of Nova-Prime, in a battle that will test his courage and resolve. Written by Marv Wolfman and illustrated by John Buscema with inks by Joe Sinnott, this story introduces Richard Rider’s origin in a dynamic, character-driven tale, with a cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Sinnott.
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In orbit around Earth, the wounded Centurion Nova-Prime chooses a successor to assume his abilities -- high school student Richard Rider. Rich assumes the costumed identity of Nova and has to battle Centurion Nova-Prime's greatest foe, the conqueror Zorr.
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