Richard Rider, a teenager from Long Island, becomes the Nova Prime after receiving the Nova Force from the dying Rhomann Dey. He rises to become a key hero in cosmic Marvel, leading the charge against the Annihilation Wave and ultimately sacrificing himself in the Cancerverse.
Richard Rider debuts as Nova in his own series, created by Marv Wolfman and John Buscema. A high school student from Long Island, he is chosen by the dying Xandarian Rhomann Dey to receive the Nova Force. #marvel #comics )
Nova becomes a member of the superhero team the Champions, alongside Angel, Iceman, Ghost Rider, and others. This expands his exposure in the Marvel Universe. #marvel #team )
The original Nova series ends with issue #25. Richard Rider's solo adventures cease for a time, but the character remains in limbo. #marvel #comics )
Nova appears in Rom #24, marking one of his few guest appearances during the early 1980s. #marvel #crossover )
Richard Rider joins the New Warriors, a team of young heroes, as a founding member. This revitalizes the character and introduces him to a new generation. #marvel #team
The New Warriors get their own ongoing series, with Nova as a central character. The series runs for 75 issues. #marvel #comics )
Richard Rider becomes a reserve member of the Avengers, appearing in several issues. This cements his status as a major Marvel hero. #marvel #avengers )
In a storyline, Richard Rider is recruited by the Xandarian Worldmind to rebuild the Nova Corps. He becomes a Nova Centurion again. #marvel #cosmic )
Nova participates in the Onslaught crossover, fighting the psychic entity. He is among the heroes seemingly killed but later revealed to be in a pocket universe. #marvel #event )
After the Heroes Reborn event, Nova returns to the main Marvel Universe along with other heroes. #marvel #event )
In a flashback, the Annihilation Wave destroys Xandar and the Nova Corps, leaving Richard Rider as the sole survivor with the entire Nova Force. #marvel #annihilation )
A new ongoing Nova series begins, written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning. Richard Rider becomes the Nova Prime, wielding the full Nova Force. #marvel #comics )
Nova plays a key role in the Annihilation event, leading the resistance against the Annihilation Wave. He becomes a general of the united front. #marvel #event )
A four-issue miniseries focusing on Nova during the Annihilation war. He battles Annihilus and becomes a key figure. #marvel #miniseries
Nova continues to fight in the sequel event, Annihilation: Conquest, against the Phalanx. He helps liberate the Kree. #marvel #event
The Xandarian Worldmind is fully integrated into Nova's helmet, providing guidance and vast knowledge. #marvel #cosmic )
Nova deals with the Skrull invasion, discovering that some Nova Corps members were Skrulls. #marvel #event
Nova gets involved in the War of Kings event, mediating between the Inhumans and Shi'ar. #marvel #event
The fourth Nova series ends with issue #36, setting up the Thanos Imperative storyline. #marvel #comics )
Nova and Star-Lord lead a team into the Fault, a rift in space, to stop Thanos and the Cancerverse. #marvel #event
The main series begins. Nova and the Guardians of the Galaxy face the Cancerverse's abominations. #marvel #event
Richard Rider sacrifices himself to seal the Cancerverse, trapping himself and Thanos in a death embrace. He is presumed dead. #marvel #sacrifice
A one-shot epilogue shows the aftermath of Nova's sacrifice and hints at his possible return. #marvel #epilogue
Richard Rider is briefly resurrected by the Phoenix Force but later disappears again. #marvel #event
A new Nova series launches featuring Sam Alexander, a teenager who becomes the new Nova. Richard Rider is absent. #marvel #comics )
During the Original Sin event, a secret about Richard Rider's past is revealed: he was chosen by the Worldmind, not Rhomann Dey. #marvel #event )
Richard Rider appears in the Secret Wars event, but in a limited role. #marvel #event )
A one-shot titled The Fallen features Richard Rider's return from the Cancerverse, alive but changed. #marvel #return )
Richard Rider joins the Guardians of the Galaxy in a new series, reuniting with old allies. #marvel #team )
In Infinity Wars, Nova is among the heroes affected by the warping of reality. #marvel #event )
Nova plays a role in the Infinity Countdown event, seeking the Infinity Stones. #marvel #event
Richard Rider continues as a Guardian in the 2019 relaunch of the series. #marvel #team )
Nova participates in the Empyre event, fighting the Cotati. #marvel #event
Richard Rider helps fight Knull's symbiote invasion. #marvel #event
The new Nova series launches, focusing on Richard Rider's return to prominence. #marvel #comics )
Marvel announces a new solo series for Richard Rider, written by Al Ewing. #marvel #comics )
Richard Rider mourns the death of a fellow hero in the Fallen Friend one-shot. #marvel #event )
Richard Rider leads a new Annihilation event, facing a cosmic threat. #marvel #event )
The ongoing Nova series continues, exploring Richard Rider's legacy and new challenges. #marvel #comics )