| Characters |
Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; the Corruptor; the Comet (introduction); Charles Rider; Robert Rider; Mike Burley; Gloria Rider |
| Synopsis |
Nova defeats the Corruptor and later reveals his secret identity to his family. Meanwhile, fugitive Mike Burley discovers forgotten superhero the Comet as a derelict in an alley. |
| Genre |
superhero |
| Script |
Marv Wolfman |
| Pencils |
John Buscema (breakdowns); Bob McLeod (finished art); Joe Rubinstein (finished art) |
| Inks |
Bob McLeod (pp. 1-3, 15, 23-26, 31); Joe Rubinstein (pp. 6-14, 16-22, 27-30) |
| Colors |
Bob Sharen |
| Letters |
John Costanza |
| Notes |
Art credits from Steven Tice (2005). |
| Reprinted |
in Essential Nova (Marvel, 2006 series) #1 [black and white] |