Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nova, Volume 1 | 2007 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 2 | Nova, Volume 2 | 2008 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 3 | Nova, Vol. 3 | 2009 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 4 | Nova, Volume 4 | 2009 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 5 | Nova, Volume 5 | 2009 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
| 6 | Nova, Volume 6 | 2010 | Dan Abnett | Buy |
Nova is a six-volume Marvel Comics series written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, published between 2007 and 2010. The series follows Richard Rider, the hero known as Nova, in the aftermath of the Annihilation event in which he became the sole surviving member of the Nova Corps and absorbed the full power of the Nova Force. The series is part of Abnett and Lanning’s acclaimed run on Marvel’s cosmic titles.
Richard Rider’s Nova is an often overlooked character who Abnett and Lanning transformed into one of Marvel’s most compelling cosmic heroes during this period. The series deals with the weight of carrying the entire power of a destroyed peacekeeping force while navigating a galaxy still recovering from Annihilation. The tone is more grounded and personal than some cosmic Marvel titles, focusing on Rider’s psychology alongside the large-scale conflicts.
The six volumes cross over with War of Kings and connect to the broader DnA cosmic Marvel universe that includes Guardians of the Galaxy, Realm of Kings, and Thanos Imperative. All volumes are listed in the reading order table below. Reading Annihilation first is recommended for full context.