| Characters |
Nova [also appears as Richard Ryder]; Sphinx (intrioduction, first mentioned in #2); Condor; Diamondhead; Powerhouse; Kur (introduction); Sayge (introduction); Megaman (introduction); Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Robert Rider |
| Synopsis |
The Sphinx is revealed to be the Dreaded One that Diamondhead and Condor fear. Meanwhile, Rich's friends wonder about the disappearance of Caps, who has been kidnapped by Megaman. |
| Genre |
superhero |
| Script |
Marv Wolfman |
| Pencils |
Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Frank Giacoia (finished art) |
| Inks |
Frank Giacoia |
| Colors |
Marie Severin |
| Letters |
Joe Rosen |
| Reprinted |
in Essential Nova (Marvel, 2006 series) #1 [black and white] |