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Nova (1976 1st Series) comic books

  • Item #62611712
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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.8

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #21-25EA0EB-004

    Starts Apr 4

    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.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CBCS 9.6

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #17-10A26F0-006

    Starts Jan 26

    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.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.0

    1st app. Nova

    Paper: White

    Label #2089799010

    Starts Apr 4

    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.

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    Published Sep 1976 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 1 VG/FN 5.0

    1st app. Nova
    Starts Jan 19

    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.

  • Item #64067189
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    Published Jan 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4657810015

    Starts Jan 19

    "Evil is the Earth Shaker!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Tom Palmer. Jack Kirby cover. The sub-terrain menace Tyrannus (last seen in Fantastic Four (1st series) #128) unleashes the awesome power of Earth-Shaker on the unsuspecting surface world. Can Nova hope to stop this mechanical juggernaut? And if so, how can he possibly hope to contend with a menace that has fought both the Hulk and the Fantastic Four? 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64214634
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    Published Feb 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.0 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white to white

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #4672752018

    Starts Feb 2

    "And so...the Sphinx!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Individually they are dangerous, but how can Nova possibly hope to defeat the combined might of Powerhouse, Diamondhead, and the Condor. Plus, who is the mysterious Sphinx and what is his agenda? Hint, he doesn't want to invite Nova over for tea and crumpets. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64067182
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    Published Mar 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 7 CGC 9.4

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4657810014

    Starts Jan 19

    "War in Space!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. Jack Kirby cover. Can it be? Is Nova now working for the bad guys? This can't be good. Plus, learn the epic origin of the enigmatic Sphinx. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64214630
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    Published Jun 1977 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4672752017

    Starts Feb 2

    "...and the Sphinx shall inherit the Earth!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Sal Buscema and Frank Giacoia. First, Richard Rider must snuff out the fiery menace of the Firefly. Then, it's the throw-down you've been waiting for. It's Diamondhead, Powerhouse, and the Condor vs. the might of the Sphinx and Nova is caught in the middle. 32 pages. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64067175
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    Published Jan 1978 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4657810011

    Starts Jan 19

    "Tidal Wave!" Guest-starring Nick Fury. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Tom Palmer. In the wake of last issues events, Nova and Nick Fury find themselves helplessly bound to a massive warhead hurtling directly toward Washington D.C. Even if they survive and prevent the destruction of our nation's capitol, can the Human Rocket and super-spy possibly stop the super-tsunami created by the nefarious Yellow Claw? Story continues in next issue. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.

  • Item #64067173
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    Published Mar 1979 by Marvel.

    Nova (1976 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.6

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    Label #4657810010

    Starts Jan 19

    "The New Champions!" Guest-starring the Comet. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Carmine Infantino and Mike Esposito. Tensions rise between Nova, Dr. Sun, and the immensely powerful Sphinx. Plus, Crime Buster reveals to the Comet that he is his son. And, Powerhouse recounts his origin. 32 pages. Cover price $0.35.