| Issue | #1 |
| Published | January 1994 |
| Cover Price | 2.95 |
| Pages | 52 |
| Editing | Rob Tokar; Paula Foye (assistant); Tom DeFalco (editor-in-chief) |
| Notes | Foil enhanced cover |
| Characters | Nova |
| Genre | superhero |
| Pencils | Chris Marrinan |
| Inks | Mark Stegbauer |
| Notes | Foil enhanced cover |
| Characters | Feature: Nova (Origin); Guest Stars: Gladiator; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Robert Rider; Bernie Dillon; Caps Cooper; Ginger Jaye; Adora; Garthan Saal; Guest Villains: Shy'Tharra; Kre'Shje; Fath'Raj; Guest Cameos: Warlord Zarr; Diamondhead; Powerhouse; Condor; The Sphinx; Firelord; Air-Walker; New Warriors; Night Thrasher; Justice; Namorita; Firestar; Speedball; Silhouette; Chord |
| Synopsis | Gladiator helps a trio of Shi'ar test Nova to make sure he is worthy of his power. |
| Genre | superhero |
| Script | Fabian Nicieza |
| Pencils | Chris Marrinan |
| Inks | Mark Stegbauer |
| Colors | Tom Smith |
| Letters | Chris Eliopoulos |
| Genre | superhero |
| Script | Fabian Nicieza |
| Letters | Typeset |