Nova

Marvel’s 2013–2015 Nova series centers on Sam Alexander, the young human rocket who inherits the mantle of Nova and struggles to balance high school life with intergalactic heroics. Written primarily by Gerry Duggan and Jeph Loeb, with art from Ed McGuinness, David Baldeón, and John Timms, the 31-issue run rockets Sam across the cosmos alongside allies like Beta Ray Bill, Cosmo, and Rocket Raccoon, while the enigmatic Watcher observes his journey. This series revitalized the Nova legacy for a new generation, grounding cosmic Marvel adventures in a relatable coming-of-age story.