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Nova (1976 1st Series) comic books

  • Item #57707256
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #22-35FE366-002

    Starts Jul 4

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

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    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #21-25EA0EB-004

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    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.4

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #17-11a9d6a-016

    Starts Apr 27

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #3859236001

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    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #2089799010

    Starts May 25

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 VF- 7.5

    1st app. Nova
    Starts Apr 20

    Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks Joe Sinnott. When a dying alien passes on his super-powers to Earth teenager Richard Rider, Rider becomes the man called Nova, the human rocket! In the marvelous tradition of Spider-man, Nova must now stop the murderous alien known as Zorr, or Earth is doomed! Note: First appearance of Nova. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64662306
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    Published Oct 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 2 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4267686004

    Starts May 4

    "The First Night of the Condor!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by John Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Richard Rider has been granted all the powers of Nova Prime. Strength, speed, durability, and flight are now his and he plans to honor this gift by smiting evil doers everywhere. However, even with his new found abilities can Nova hope to defeat the energy draining Powerhouse and his accomplice the bird of prey known as the Condor. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Feb 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 6 FN 6.0

    Signe by Marv Wolfman (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Extra staples (manufacturing).

    Starts Apr 20

    "And so...the Sphinx!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Individually they are dangerous, but how can Nova possibly hope to defeat the combined might of Powerhouse, Diamondhead, and the Condor. Plus, who is the mysterious Sphinx and what is his agenda? Hint, he doesn't want to invite Nova over for tea and crumpets. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64662316
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    Published May 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 9 CGC 9.0

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    Label #4267686005

    Starts May 4

    "Fear the Funhouse!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Nova must make the impossible choice of going after Megaman who has kidnaped his best friend or save his family from a burning house. Plus, Richard Rider must make a check-up visit to the doctor, but if the doc examines him he may discover that Richard is the super-hero known as Nova. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

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    Nova (1976 1st Series) 12 CGC 5.0

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    Label #4267686007

    Starts May 4

    "Who is the Man Called Photon?" Part 1 of 2 (Story continues in Amazing Spider-Man 171. Guest-starring Spider-Man). Script by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns) and Frank Giacoia (finishes). Cover by John Buscema and Frank Giacoia (with touch-ups by John Romita). It's the first meeting between the Human Rocket and the Amazing Spider-Man! Unfortunately though the two heroes meet under tragic circumstances as Nova's uncle, Dr. Ralph Rider, is discovered dead in his home. But at least there isn't a shortage of suspects! Who could be the one masquerading as the cold-blooded killer called Photon? The police, Nova, and your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will endeavor to find out! Cameo appearance by Charles Rider. (Note: A limited distribution 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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    Published Sep 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4698236010

    Starts May 4

    "Watch out World, the Sandman is Back!" Part 1 of 2. Thing cameo. Spider-Man, Hulk, and the Fantastic Four flashback cameos. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. This action packed issue has it all! Nova must confront the arch foe of the Amazing Spider-Man, the shifty Sandman. And, can Richard Rider possibly escape a death trap designed to test the limits of his invulnerability. Plus, introducing the newest hero, Crime-Buster. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64603772
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    Published Oct 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 14 CGC 9.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4698272012

    Starts Apr 27

    "Massacre at Truman High!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Dick Giordano. Cover pencils by George Pérez. Even if Nova can escape the impossible death trap, will he save the one person who has picked on and tormented him his whole life? Will Nova save Mike Burley from the sinister Sandman? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64604485
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    Published Nov 1978 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 22 CGC 7.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4698272013

    Starts Apr 27

    The Coming of the Comet - Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Steve Leialoha. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Joe Rubinstein. Blazing into battle action: The Comet! But Nova has to decide -- is he friend or foe?! Also: The pulse-pounding power of Diamondhead! Characters in this issue: Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead; Doctor Sun (offscreen); Comet (origin); Charles Rider; Gloria Rider, Robert Rider; Sherlock; Mike Burley; Sphinx (cameo flashback). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.