Issue: #1
Struck by a ray of energy sent by a dying alien, ordinary high-school student Richard Rider has inherited the mantle of an intergalactic Nova Centurion - and all the headaches that come with it! And even the powers of a human rocket can't help Richard outrun a rogues' gallery that includes Zorr, Condor, Powerhouse, Diamondhead, the Corrupter, Megaman - and the dreaded Sphinx, who wants to claim a...
Creators: John Buscema, Sal Buscema, Ross Andru, Ross Andru, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman
Characters: Thor, Spider-Man, Harry Osborn, Molten Man, Corruptor, Ginger Jaye, Clara Cooper, Caps Cooper, Kur, Gloria Rider, Ralph Rider, Robbie Rider, Harry Daze, Josie, Franklin Risk, Donna-Lee Dover, Sayge, Megaman, Beth Bleckley, Ramses II