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Guardians of the Galaxy #5 - Written by Al Ewing. Art by Juann Cabal. Cover by Ivan Shavrin.

Moondragon is a hero. With her wife at her side, she came to our reality from a dimension of heroes - to save us all from evil.

But our reality already had a Moondragon, and she can't be a hero all the time.

The DRAGON OF THE MOON has returned...and it won't leave until it's fed on a soul. Didn’t we say it could always get worse?

Rated T+ - 32 pgs./$3.99 - On Sale August 5th

Guardians of the Galaxy #6 - Written by Al Ewing. Art by Marcio Takara. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque.

As old tensions explode in the far-off Earth System, the political map of the galaxy is redrawn.

Meanwhile, old friends and lovers must redraw the maps of themselves - or tear them up entirely.

He used to be the Human Rocket. Now he's the Human Wreck. Is there any coming back for Nova?

Rated T+ - 32 pgs./$3.99 - On Sale September 2nd

Champions #1 (of 5) - Written by Eve L. Ewing. Art by Simone Di Meo. Cover by Toni Infante. Variant Cover by Pasqual Ferry. Variant Cover by Simone Di Meo. Marvel Zombies Variant Cover by Kaare Andrews. Variant Cover by Ron Lim. Variant Cover by Peach Momoko.

THE CHAMPIONS RETURN IN TROUBLED TIMES!

A law is passed that goes against everything Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man founded the Champions for...But the world still needs heroes, even if the world doesn't want them right now.

After Ms. Marvel makes an unexpected and emotional announcement that her team won't go down without a fight, a group of teen vigilantes gathers to plan their next move. But the C.R.A.D.L.E. task force is hot on their trail, and there's a spy in their midst...

Eve L. Ewing (IRONHEART, OUTLAWED) and Simone Di Meo (IMMORTAL HULK: THE BEST DEFENSE and VENOM: ACTS OF EVIL) team up for a dramatic new era of Champions that will define Marvel's teen heroes for years to come!

Rated T+ - 32 pgs./$3.99 - On Sale October 7th

NOVA NEWS:
12/20/01 New Nova Appearance!
Newsarama is reporting that Nova will be included in Jim Shooter's eight issue Avengers/Korvac sequel.
12/16/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova will be making at least a one-panel appearance in the Infinity Abyss mini-series due out in the summer of 2002. Full story at CSN Insider.

12/16/01 New Nova Mini-Series?
Comic Book Resources is reporting that Marvel has asked Jim Shooter to submit a proposal for Nova. The former Marvel Editor-In-Chief currently wants to focus on mini-series (an Avengers piece is in the works) and not a monthly title.
12/3/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova and the New Warriors have an appearance in Marvel Universe: Millennial Visions 2001. The one-shot issue goes on sale December 19th. Full story at the X-Fan website.

12/3/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you like to see Nova join the Thunderbolts?"
The results (42 total votes):
Yes = 71.4% (30 votes)
No = 28.6% (12 votes)
11/20/01 M2 Nova/Spider-Girl Appearance?
I asked Tom DeFalco if the M2 Nova would be making an appearance in Spider-Girl soon.
His response: "Yeah, he makes a one-panel cameo in issue #42...but it's a pivotal cameo."
10/31/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "If one became available, would you purchase a Bowen Designs-crafted statue or mini-bust of Nova?"
The results (36 total votes):
Yes = 94.4% (34 votes)
No = 5.6% (2 votes)
10/14/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a cameo appearance in Thunderbolts #57
10/4/01 Site is mentioned in Wizard #122!
The site was given the following review in its Dot Comics Section:
In Search Of... A Nova Fansite?
"A kick-ass Website complete with everything you ever needed to know about Rich Rider."

9/27/01 Erik Larsen's Nova/Defenders Appearance?
I asked Erik Larsen if he had been able to fit Nova into any of his remaining issues of the Defenders.
His response: "Nope, sorry."
9/27/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you support a Nova title in Marvel's Max line?"
The results (21 total votes):
Yes = 81% (17 votes)
No = 19% (4 votes)
9/21/01 Universe X: X Delayed!
Universe X: X (with Nova on the cover) has been delayed from Sept. 12th to Oct. 3rd.
9/20/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a cameo appearance in Thunderbolts #56. (Thanks to Don Lund for the heads-up on that one!)
8/29/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Which is your favorite Nova costume?"
The results (28 total votes):
Classic original = 78.5% (22 votes)
Red one in New Warriors = 3.5% (1 vote)
Brown one in NW = 0% (0 votes)
Modified w/red additions = 17.8% (5 votes)
Blue one in NW v2 = 0% (0 votes)
8/28/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears on the cover of Universe X: X. Comic goes on sale Sept. 12th. Below is the Nova portion of the cover courtesy of marvel.com.

8/1/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a one-panel appearance in Universe X #12.
7/19/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you like to see the return of Garthan Saal as Supernova?"
The results:
Yes = 63.3% (19 votes)
No = 36.7% (11 votes)
6/7/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a one-panel appearance in Universe X #10.
6/4/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you support a new Nova series written by Marv Wolfman?"
The results:
Yes = 91.7% (22 votes)
No = 8.3% (2 votes)
4/25/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a one-panel appearance in Universe X #9.
4/11/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a sketched appearance in Universe X Omnibus.
4/6/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "In the Marvel vs DC card set, Nova fought the Ray. Who do you think won?"
The results:
Nova 80% (20 votes)
Ray 20% (5 votes)
4/3/01 Spider-Girl Saved From Cancellation!
Spider-Girl, which features the M2 version of Nova, has been saved from cancellation! Marvel announced today that the book was saved due to the fans' write-in campaign and will continue for the foreseeable future.
4/2/01 Erik Larsen Talks About Nova
I asked Erik Larsen a few questions about Nova. Here's what he had to say:
1) You've mentioned in previous interviews that you were tempted to use Nova in your Fantastic Four maxi-series. Have you given in to temptation? If so, which version of Nova will it be (Rich Rider, Rhomann Dey, etc)?
His response: "If I used Nova it would have been Nova-prime who predated Rich Rider but I WON'T be using Nova in the FF book.!"
2) An upcoming issue of the Defenders involves Red Raven. Will we see Nova make a Defenders' appearance since he was the last to deal with Red Raven?
His response: "No-- but Nova WILL show up in the Defenders eventually."
3/28/01 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has a one-panel appearance in the Mutant X Annual 2001.
3/21/01 New Nova Appearance!
The M2 Nova has a one-panel appearance in Spider-Girl #32.
3/18/01 Spider-Girl Being Cancelled
Spider-Girl, which features the M2 version of Nova, is being cancelled as of issue #38. If you would like to see the comic saved, please go to www.savemayday.com! It's a great comic and deserves a chance!!
3/10/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "When Do You Think The Next Nova Series Will Appear?"
The results:
Within a year - 19% (4 votes)
1 and 3 years - 52.3% (11 votes)
After 3 years - 14.2% (3 votes)
Never - 14.2% (3 votes)
1/15/01 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Did You Want To See The Xandarians Play A Bigger Role In Maximum Security?"
The results:
Yes - 86.6% (13 votes)
No - 13.3% (2 votes)
1/5/01 M2 Nova Mini-Series?
I asked Tom DeFalco (Spider-Girl) if the M2 version of Nova, who appears in Spider-Girl, might be getting his own mini-series.
His response: "While Nova will continue to appear in the pages of SPIDER-GIRL, I doubt there's any chance for an MC-2 limited series. Sorry!"
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SITE UPDATES:
Month of December, 2001 -
Added Torch's work to FanWorks.
Added Shooter/Avengers/Nova news.
Added Infinity Abyss Nova news.
Added Jim Shooter Nova news.
Added Ron Lim sketch to Creative.
Added Joe Sinnott sketch to Creative.
Added Millenial Visions news.
Changed poll question and posted results.

Month of November, 2001 -
Added Rivelino Balelo's work to FanWorks.
Added Tom DeFalco's Nova/Spider-Girl news.
Added Reanimator to NOVApedia.
Added more items to Products
(Thanks again, Michael!)
Added cards to Products
(Thanks to Michael Wright for the scan!)
Month of October, 2001 -
Changed poll question and posted results.
Created Yahoo Nova Prime Club.
Added Mandate's work to FanWorks.
Added Thunderbolts #57 to checklist.
Added October Nova appearances.
Added Wizard review.

Month of September, 2001 -
Added E. Larsen comment on Nova/Defenders.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Added 15 issues to checklist.
Added September Nova appearances.
Added cover credits to Nova v. 1 summaries.

Month of August, 2001 -
Changed poll question and posted results.
Added new unpublished artwork.
Added What The? #15 to checklist.
Became an Authorized Fan Site by Marvel.
Added Universe X #12 and Last Avengers Story
#1 to checklist and Other Appearances.
Added August Nova appearances.

Month of July, 2001 -
Added Devin Johnson's work to FanWorks.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Added Comic Book Artist #13, Marvel
Universe to checklist.
Added summaries to New Warriors section.
Added entries (Nova Force, Gravimetric Pulse,
Living Computers and Xandarians) to
NOVApedia.

Month of June, 2001 -
Added material to Star/Black Nova section.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Updated alphabetical checklist.
Added June Nova appearances.

Month of May, 2001 -
Added poster to Products.
Added new unpublished artwork.
Month of April, 2001 -
Updated alphabetical checklist.
Added more items to Products.
Added Anthony Castrillo sketch.
Added Eric Wolfe Hanson sketch.
Added unpublished artwork section.
Added Nova wallpaper to FanWork.
Added April Nova appearances.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Posted news on Spider-Girl's rescue.
Added interview with Marv Wolfman!
Added Erik Larsen quotes to News.
Month of March, 2001 -
Added March Nova appearances.
Posted news on Spider-Girl's cancellation.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Month of February, 2001 -
Site won the Golden Web Award.
Added 24 issues to alphabetical checklist.
Month of January, 2001 -
Added Nova auctions.
Began "Bring Back Nova!" campaign.
Changed poll question and posted results.
Expanded Nova Corps entry.
Added Craig Rousseau sketch.
Added Fun & Games #2 to checklists.
Added Tom DeFalco quote to News.
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