1st appearance and origin of Nova, Richard Rider
1st appearance and death of Rhomann Dey, Corpsman of the Nova Corps
1st appearance of Robbie Rider, brother of Nova

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.