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!

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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.

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Collecting Defenders (1972) #62 - 65!

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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!

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Episode Information:
Program: The Silver Surfer
Episode Title: The Planet of Dr. Moreau
Episode Number: 4
Aired: February 28, 1998 (30 minutes)


Episode Summary:
Nova appeared in two episodes of The Silver Surfer animated series. In his first appearance, he is one of a number of aliens aboard a starship. Along with Nova, his ally from The Man Called Nova comic book series known as The Comet makes a cameo!

The group of aliens standing with Nova appear to be Nebula's crew who appear in the next episode.


Episode Credits:
Production Crew
Creator - Larry Brody
Exec. Producers - Stan Lee, Avi Arad & Eric S. Rollman
Producer - Roy Allen Smith
Director - Roy Allen Smith
Computer Animation Producer - Dale Hendrickson
Writers - Larry Brody, Christopher Kane
Produced By - Saban Entertainment
            Voice Actors
The Silver Surfer - Paul Essiembre
Master of Zen-La - Aron Tager
Pip the Troll - Robert Bockstael
Shellaine - Valerie Buhagiar
Kili the Troll - Elizabeth Hanna
Eternity - John Neville
Infinity - Elizabeth Shepherd

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Episode Information:
Program: The Silver Surfer
Episode Title: The Learning Curve - Part I
Episode Number: 5
Aired: March 7, 1998 (30 minutes)


Episode Summary:
In Nova's second appearance, he is shown as a member of the space pirate Nebula's crew. The plot involved Nebula and the Silver Surfer racing to find the Universal Library of the Watcher.

Although not directly shown in Part II, it is mentioned that Nebula's crew became part of a slug-like lifeform on the Watcher's homeworld. At the end of the episode, Nebula and her crew remained part of the lifeform.


Episode Credits:
Production Crew
Creator - Larry Brody
Exec. Producers - Stan Lee & Avi Arad
Producer - Roy Allen Smith
Director - Dale Hendrickson
Story - Larry Brody, Jeffrey Knokey
Writers - Larry Brody, Andrea Lawrence
Produced By - Saban Entertainment
            Voice Actors
The Silver Surfer - Paul Essiembre
Uatu the Watcher - Colin Fox
Nebula - Jennifer Dale
Eternity - John Neville
Infinity - Elizabeth Shepherd
Mentor - Cedric Smith
Drax the Destroyer - Norm Spencer

Episode Merchandise:
As a result of these brief appearances, a Nova action figure was created. To avoid confusion with Galactus's herald named Nova (Frankie Raye), who made frequent appearances on the show, the Richard Rider version of Nova was given the name of Supernova.
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Episode Information:
Program: The Silver Surfer
Episode Title: Radical Justice
Episode Number: 10
Aired: May 2, 1998 (30 minutes)


Episode Summary:
A Nova Centurion appears in a single episode. The character is unnamed but he is one of the Wanderers. The Wanderers are the survivors of the worlds destroyed by Galactus.

The plot involves the capture of the Silver Surfer by Gamora and the Wanderers. He is placed on trial for the actions of Galactus and his cosmic powers are removed. However, the device used to depower him also creates a black hole which threatens the Wanderers.

The appearance of the Nova Centurion raises an interesting question. Does it mean that, in this animated version of the Marvel Universe, Xandar was destroyed by Galactus? Or did this Nova Corps consist of various races and only this particular Centurion's race was annihilated by the Silver Surfer's master?

Episode Credits:
Production Crew
Exec. Producers - Stan Lee, Avi Arad & Eric S. Rollman
Producer & Director - Roy Allen Smith
Computer Animation Producer - Dale Hendrickson
Story - Larry Brody
Writers - Larry Brody, Brooks Wachtal
            Voice Actors
The Silver Surfer - Paul Essiembre
Gamora - Alison Sealy-Smith

Produced By - Saban Entertainment


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