Nova

Marvel’s 2014–2015 Nova series, a six-issue run, spotlights Sam Alexander as the latest bearer of the Nova helmet, a young hero learning to balance cosmic responsibilities with everyday life. With art by Ed McGuinness, this concise story arc deepens Sam’s character as he faces threats that test his mettle as a member of the Nova Corps. It’s a key chapter in the legacy of the Human Rocket, connecting Sam’s journey to the broader Marvel universe during the All-New, All-Different era.