Who Is Nova? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Nova is a Marvel comic book character, the alter ego of Richard Rider, with over 1,169 comic issue appearances. Richard Rider was a young teenager when he was granted the power of a Nova Centurion. He would have many adventures both on his own and with his peers among the New Warriors; Richard even became a member of the Avengers ever so briefly. He eventually became Nova-Prime, leader of the Nova Corps, where he established himself as a universally cosmic hero of immense power.

Who is Nova?

For the new Nova, see Sam Alexander . Origin Richard Rider was just your average teenager. Not the class clown, neither the wallflower, nor the cool kid. He went to high-school, had girl troubles and tried to help out his parents and younger brother when he was at home. All seemed to go their normal way for the young Richard until he came into contact with the Nova Corps. The Nova Corps was a peace-keeping force that was based on the planet Xandar. The planet was destroyed by the space pirate known as Zorr. When Rhomann Dey, the Nova Prime, was dying he fled through the universe and went to Earth.

Key facts

Nova is of human origin and first appeared in "Nova". The character is published by Marvel. With 1,169 recorded issue appearances, Nova ranks among the most featured characters in comics.