History of the Marvel Universe History of the Marvel Universe - Written by Mike O'Sullivan, Patrick Duke, Kevin Garcia Jacob Rougemont & Roger Ott, pencils by Various with cover by Scot Eaton.

Celebrating 50 years of the Marvel era of comics!

In 1961, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby changed the face of comics forever - and Marvel's been doing the same ever since! This amazing overview covers the tumultuous history of the Marvel Universe, from the introduction of the Fantastic Four to FEAR ITSELF - and everything in between!

An incredible walk down memory lane for longtime fans or the perfect primer for the uninitiated! Filled with hundreds of images from the superstars of five decades!

Rated All Ages - 48 pgs./$3.99 - On Sale November 30th


Defenders: Tournament of Heroes #1 Defenders: Tournament of Heroes #1 - Written by David Anthony Kraft, art by Sal Buscema & Don Perlin with cover by John Romita Jr.

Who wants to be a Defender for a Day?

When the gregarious Dollar Bill takes out an ad for new Defenders, heroes from all walks of life heed the call! The real Defenders are swamped - but they might just need all the extra muscle to defeat the hordes of villains that have come out of the woodwork!

Collecting Defenders (1972) #62 - 65!

Rated T+ - 72 pgs./$5.99 - On Sale January 18th


Spider-Man & The New Warriors: The Hero Killers Spider-Man & The New Warriors: The Hero Killers - Written by David Michelinie, Eric Fein, Tom Brevoort, Mike Kanterovich, Glenn Herdling, Alan Barnum & Fabian Nicieza! Art by Scott McDaniel, Aaron Lopresti, Scott Kolins, Vince Evans, Tod Smith, Brandon Peterson & Steve Buccellato with cover by Mark Bagley!

Spider-Man and the New Warriors delve into the mystery surrounding the disappearances of several super heroes - but their investigating leads them to more than they can handle when they witness the resurrection of the supremely powerful Sphinx!

Also included in this wondrous, web-filled volume are tales of the Black Cat, Cloak & Dagger and Venom!

Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #26; PETER PARKER, THE SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #12; WEB OF SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL 8 and NEW WARRIORS ANNUAL #2.

Rated T - 232 pgs./$24.99 - On Sale March 14th

Below are various Nova appearances related to his 2nd & 3rd series along with his tenure with the New Warriors. For a complete listing of Nova appearances, click on the Checklist.


Infinity Gauntlet #1 - #4

Nova was one of a selected few heroes who were chosen to stop Nebula's grandfather, Thanos, from conquering the universe with the Infinity Gems. The gems allow its possessor to control all aspects of the universe.

Infinity Gauntlet crossovers which show Nova:
Dr. Strange: Sorcerer Supreme #33
Silver Surfer #52, #54, #55


Infinity War #1 - #6

Nova was once again selected to help stop Adam Warlock's dark side, the Magus, from possessing the Infinity Gems.

Infinity War crossovers which show Nova:
Fantastic Four #367, #368, #369, #370
Marc Spector: Moon Knight #41, #42
Wonder Man #13, #14, #15
Quasar #38, #39
Silver Sable & The Wild Pack #4, #5
Warlock & The Infinity Watch #8


Infinity Crusade #1 - #6

In the 3rd part of the Infinity trilogy, Nova must help stop Adam Warlock's good side, the Goddess, from enslaving the universe with her religious powers.

Infinity Crusade crossovers which show Nova:
Web Of Spider-Man #104, #105, #106
Warlock & The Infinity Watch #18, #19, #20


Amazing Spider-Man #351 - #352

Nova teamed up with Spider-Man to battle the threat of the Tri-Sentinel. The Tri-Sentinel is one of the most powerful Sentinel robots ever built.


Amazing Spider-Man #354 - #358

Nova again teams up with Spider-Man along with the Punisher, Darkhawk, Moon Knight and Night Thrasher. Together, they battle the Secret Empire and Moon Knight's former sidekick; Midnight. Note: Nova does NOT appear in #353, the first part of the 'Round Robin' story arc.


Starblast #1 - #2

Nova was approached to join a team of starbound heroes to stop an intergalactic threat. Unfortunately, Nova wasn't able to join Quasar's team due to an attack by aliens.

Starblast crossovers which show Nova:
Secret Defenders #11
Quasar #54


Wolverine #149

Nova and the New Warriors team up with the mutant hero, Wolverine, to battle the Reanimator. The issue takes place after Nova #7 v.3


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