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

NOVA NEWS:

11/12/02 Nova in Spider-Girl?
I asked Tom DeFalco if he was planning to have Nova appear in Spider-Girl soon.
His response: "He has brief appearances in Spider-Girl #58 and 59...which conclude a story that begins in #54."

11/12/02 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you like to see a M2 Nova (from Spider-Girl's universe) one-shot?"
The results (34 total votes):
Yes - 91% (31 votes)
No - 9% (3 votes)

10/5/02 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a one-panel fantasy appearance in B-Sides #2. Thanks to Hank Driskill for letting me know!

9/10/02 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Other than Rich Rider, who was your favorite Nova?"
The results (53 total votes):
Rhomann Dey - 58% (31 votes)
Tanak Valt - 4% (2 votes)
Garthan Saal - 8% (4 votes)
Alternate Nova (v2, 6-7) - 6% (3 votes)
Nova 0:0 - 24% (13 votes)

7/30/02 New Nova Appearance!
Nova will be on the cover of issue #2 of the comic magazine 'Write Now'. He'll be drawn by Erik Larsen! Scheduled for October.

7/3/02 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you like to have seen the Avengers/Korvac sequel w/Nova published?"
The results (34 total votes):
Yes - 38.2% (13 votes)
No - 61.8% (21 votes)

5/6/02 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Which was your favorite Nova series?"
The results (27 total votes):
1st series (Wolfman) - 33.3% (9 votes)
2nd series (Nicieza) - 63% (17 votes)
3rd series (Larsen) - 3.7% (1 vote)

4/21/02 Avengers Assemble with Nova?
I asked Geoff Johns if he was planning to have Nova as an Avenger in his new line-up.
His response: "No plans for Nova yet."

4/16/02 Update on Avengers/Korvac Sequel!
Newsarama is reporting that Jim Shooter's Avengers/Korvac sequel, which was to have featured Nova, has been cancelled.

3/23/02 New Nova Appearance!
Nova and the New Warriors appear in a flashback sequence in Paradise X #1.
Issue goes on sale March 27th!

3/7/02 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Did you like the new Nova costume in Millenial Visions 2001?"
The results (24 total votes):
Yes = 12.5% (3 votes)
No = 54.2% (13 votes)
Didn't see it = 33.3% (8 votes)

1/11/02 John Buscema 1927-2002
Comic artist John Buscema passed away on Jan. 10th from stomach cancer. He had drawn Nova in issues #1 & #2 of the original Nova series. Mr. Buscema will be greatly missed.

1/5/02 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you like to see Nova in an Ultimate title?"
The results (22 total votes):
Yes = 95.4% (21 votes)
No = 4.6% (1 vote)

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SITE UPDATES:

Month of December, 2002 -
12/1 Added Craig's figure to FanWorks.

Month of November, 2002 -
11/29 Added Craig's artwork to FanWorks.
11/22 Added Write Now #2 to Checklist.
11/22 Added JGalica's MicroHeroes to FanWorks.
11/12 Added Tom DeFalco's quote.
11/12 Added Amazing Spider-Man 30th Anniversary Poster Magazine to Checklist.
11/12 Changed poll question and posted results.

Month of October, 2002 -
10/30 Added Wil E.'s art to FanWorks.
10/21 Added Luke Ross sketch to Creative.
10/8 Added Darren Firestone entry in the NOVApedia.
10/5 Updated Nova's entry in the NOVApedia.
10/5 Added B-Sides #2 to Checklist.
10/5 Added Darren Blackburn's art to FanWorks.
10/1 Added Darkhawk #45 to Checklist. Thanks to Corey Blake for letting me know!
10/1 Added Darren Blackburn's art to FanWorks.

Month of September, 2002 -
Changed poll question and posted results.

Month of August, 2002 -
Added Hank Driskill's art to FanWorks.
Added the latest Centurion Award winner.

Month of July, 2002 -
Added Write Now #2 appearance to News.
Added Terry Watkins's art to FanWorks.
Added Fun & Games 3-13 to Checklist.
Changed poll question and posted results.

Month of June, 2002 -
Added Infinity Abyss #2 to Checklist.
Added the latest Centurion Award winner.
Added transcripts from the Nova trial.

Month of May, 2002 -
Added Spider-Man Saga #2 & Spider-Girl #47 to Checklist.
Changed poll question and posted results.

Month of April, 2002 -
Added Geoff Johns' quote.
Added update on Avengers/Korvac sequel.
Added Wade Von Grawbadger sketch to Creative.
Added Mark Hill's art to FanWorks.

Month of March, 2002 -
Added Paradise X #1 to Checklist.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Modified the Adventures page.
Added Flank McLargehuge's art to FanWorks.

Month of February, 2002 -
Added Cap. Marvel #29 to Checklist.
Moved site to www.novaprimepage.com!

Month of January, 2002 -
Gave the first Centurion Award.
Added cards to Products.
Corrected cover credits for Nova #14 v1. George Perez was the cover artist for that issue. Special thanks to George Perez and Andy Mangels for the correction!!
Made corrections and additions to NOVApedia. Many thanks to Flank McLargehuge for his sharp eye and help!
Added new Dave Adam's Nova art to FanWorks.
Added news of John Buscema's death.
Added Dave Adam's Nova art to FanWorks.
Added MU: Millennial Visions, Spider-Girl 42, Spider-Man: Ultimate Guide, Giant Size Mini-Marvels and Marvel Mazes Book to checklist.
Changed poll question and posted results.

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