Latner, Ted :: Marvel & DC (1980's)

Rom #24 page 25 (last Nova?)

Artists: Sal Buscema (Penciller) , Joe Sinnott (Inker)

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Title:	Rom #24 page 25 (last Nova?)
Artist:	Sal Buscema (Penciller)
Artist:	Joe Sinnott (Inker)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Interior Page
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	304
Likes on CAF:	7 8
Comments:	7
Added to Site:	2/26/2022
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Nova was one of Marvel's attempts to make a teen hero "In the Marvelous Tradition of Spider-Man" (as per issue #1's cover). His original series started in 1976 and lasted for 25 issues. The storyline was then wrapped up in Fantastic Four #206-214 and finally Rom #24 in 1981.

This page features the "final" appearance of Nova in costume as the Xandarians take away his powers before transporting him back to Earth as plain Richard Rider. I remember reading this issue as a kid and being really disappointed about Nova losing his powers. This was before all major comic events became super-temporary and it actually lasted for about 8 years until Nova re-appeared as part of the New Warriors. Spoiler Alert: Night Thrasher deduces that he still has his powers and drops him from a building. (This raises so many unanswered questions, but that's a discussion for another day.) I actually have the page from New Warriors #1 in my 90's gallery where Nova regains his powers, so check that out if interested.

Sal Buscema drew several of the early Nova issues and it was great to see him revisit the character here. I also love the Sal/Sinnott combination as you can still see Sal's style, but Joe's inking makes everything look extra clean.

This page also features Rom (of course since it's his comic), The "Champions of Xandar" - Queen Adora, Protector, Nova-Prime (aka Centurion), Comet and Powerhouse, along with some defeated Skrulls.

The bottom right two panels are on vellum which has yellowed. I'm guessing it was drawn this way to help with the transportation effect.

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	Ted Latner ( 10 ) Premium Gallery Owner
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West Stephan
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 2/26/2022

Nice page and back history on Nova.

Rom 2814
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 2/26/2022

Was so tempted when this went up for sale - congrats on a very cool page!

Mark Levy
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 2/27/2022

I missed this one - great piece of history - congrats!

Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 2/27/2022

I remember pulling this book out of a quarter bin in '86. It was my first exposure to Nova, and I thought he seemed like a cool character. I was so disappointed they took away his powers at the end. I love seeing an original page from an issue for which I'm pretty nostalgic. Thanks for sharing!

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/7/2022

Great Sal page - they all are so well done! Sal draw a great sulky skrull! Congrats Ted - another great addition! Thanks for sharing!

Ted Latner
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 3/7/2022

Dave W wrote:

Great Sal page - they all are so well done! Sal draw a great sulky skrull! Congrats Ted - another great addition! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks Dave! Don't worry -- I'm mostly staying away from Sal Hulk art for now :)

Dave W
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 3/7/2022

Ted Latner wrote:

Thanks Dave!� Don't worry -- I'm mostly staying away from Sal Hulk art for now :)

Hey Ted, that would be a trend I would not have a problem with my friend! In all seriousness, there is enough for us all - good luck in your collecting endeavors!

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