12/28/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears in the last panel of Dynamite Entertainment's Army of Darkness #13. It is the prelude to the Marvel/Dynamite crossover "Marvel Zombies vs. The Army of Darkness" five issue limited series. Army of Darkness #13 is scheduled to be released Dec. 28th.
12/28/06 New Nova Appearance!
The M2 Nova appears in Avengers Next #4!
Special thanks to Tom Brennan for the heads-up!
12/28/06 New Diamondhead Appearance!
Diamondhead appears in Civil War: Frontline #9.
Special thanks to PaxHouse for the heads-up!
12/22/06 New Nova Appearance!
The latest issue of Wizard (#184) features a preview of the post-Annihilation Nova series! It includes a preview of the cover art by Adi Granov and a great article by Ben Morse! Special thanks to John Crutchfield for the heads-up!
12/22/06 First 5 Pages of Annihilation #5!
Below are the first five pages from Annihilation #5 which feature Nova, Peter Quill
and Phyla as they continue their quest to find Annihilus! Also, the aftermath of Drax's actions in Annihilation #4!
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Andrea DiVito. Art is courtesy of Marvel.
11/28/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova's helmet appears in one panel (reprinted from Hulk: Future Imperfect) and Nova himself appears in another panel (reprinted
from JLA/Avengers #4) in George Perez: Storyteller published by Dynamic Forces.
The $29.99 hardcover book arrives in stores November 29th.
11/23/06 New Nova Toon Tumbler!
Nova will be featured on one of the upcoming Toon Tumbler glasses being released by PopFun Merchandising.
The actual release date is to be determined. Thanks to Thomas Brennan for the information!
11/23/06 2 Pages of Avengers Next #2!
Below are two pages from Avengers Next #2 which feature M2 Nova and Earth Sentry.
The issue is written by Tom DeFalco and art by Ron Lim.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.

11/22/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears in one panel (from New Warriors Annual #1) in Marvel Spotlight: Brian Michael Bendis/Mark Bagley #12. The issue
arrived in stores November 22nd.
11/19/06 Annihilation #3 Sales Numbers!
Annihilation #3 was ranked #41 according to sales numbers released
by Diamond Comics Distributors.
11/19/06 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "What did you think of Annihilation so far?"
The results (148 total votes):
Great! I love it! - 71.6% (106 votes)
I like it well enough. - 22.3% (33 votes)
It could be better. - 4.1% (6 votes)
Yuck. I dropped it. - 2.0% (3 votes)
Thanks to everyone who voted!
11/07/06 Annihilation HC Available For Pre-Order!
The first hardcover edition of Annihilation is now available for pre-order on amazon.com.
The book collects Drax the Destroyer #1-4, Annihilation Prologue and Annihilation: Nova #1-4!
11/01/06 Nova is NOT in Avengers Next #1!
For the fans of the M2 Nova, he does not appear in
Avengers Next #1. However, the original Marvel solicitation was for both #1 and #2, so it appears Nova will be in
Avengers Next #2. BUT...Nova does appear in Avengers Next #1 in the Marvel Heroes HotSpots page as a small caricature.
11/01/06 2 Pages of Annihilation #4!
Below are two pages from Annihilation #4 which feature Rich Rider and Peter Quill.
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Andrea DiVito.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.

10/25/06 Nova is NOT in Ultimate Alliance!
It turns out that the character worthplaying.com identified as Nova in the
Ultimate Alliance game was NOT Nova, but is actually Captain Marvel. The game's development team listed all confirmed playable
characters today, and Nova was not on the list. It's also unlikely that he will be in the UA Strategy Guide. Thanks to Jay Levy for the correction!
10/25/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears in a panel of the Sphinx's entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel
Universe #10.
10/24/06 Nova in Ultimate Alliance!
Nova may appear in the Marvel Ultimate Alliance Strategy Guide with his 4
different costumes. Thanks to David Gallaher for the information!
10/18/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova has an entry in the Marvel Encyclopedia released by DK Publishing on
October 18th.Thanks to Don Lund for the info!
10/17/06 Annihilation #6 Solicitation!
Annihilation #6 (of 6) -
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
Nova and Annihilus face off in a fight to the finish with the fates of two, count ‘em, two, universes at stake. You think that’s bad? Wait until you see what happens when Galactus decides to go to war. All this and Quasar! Need we add that after this issue, Marvel’s cosmic landscape will never be the same?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
10/16/06 Nova in Ultimate Alliance!
According to www.worthplaying.com, Nova
appears in the Marvel Ultimate Alliance video game from Activision. Nova is
available as a player in the PSP version of the game. Thanks to David Gallaher for the information!
10/16/06 Annihilation #2 Sales Numbers!
Annihilation #2 was ranked #44 according to sales numbers released
by Diamond Comics Distributors.
10/09/06 Updated! First 7 Pages of Annihilation #3!
Below are the first seven pages from Annihilation #3 which feature Rich's account of the giant battle with the
Annihilation Wave!
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Andrea DiVito.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


10/04/06 New Nova HeroClix Details!
The new issue of Inquest magazine reveals that there will be TWO Nova HeroClix in the upcoming Supernova set!The Rookie
figure has Nova in the Kid Nova costume while the Experienced/Veteran figure has the New Warriors costume from the NW's
first series. They'll be available Nov. 15th.
9/27/06 New Nova T-Shirt!
Nova appears on the Marvel "Hot" T-shirt scheduled to arrive in stores in December.
The image used on the black t-shirt is from the cover of Annihilation: Prologue.
Shirts ranging from SM to XL will be $17.99 and XXL will be $20.99.
9/19/06 Annihilation #5 Solicitation!
Annihilation #5 (of 6) -
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
With the war lost, Ronan and the very, very angry Super-Skrull kill their way to the heart of the Kree Empire. VIVE LA KREE!
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
9/11/06 New Nova Series!
On Newsarama's Joe Mondays section, Joe Quesada announced
that Nova will be receiving an ongoing monthly series following Annihilation!! Whoohoo!! News is courtesy of Newsarama.
9/07/06 The First 3 Pages of Annihilation #2!
Below are the first three pages from Annihilation #2 which feature Drax, Cammi and Phyla discussing Moondragon as
the war against Annihilus and the Annihilation Wave continues!
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Andrea DiVito.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.

9/04/06 New Nova T-Shirt!
Nova appears on the Marvel "Group Shot" T-shirt scheduled to arrive in stores in November.
The image is the color version of the Civil War promotional image also used in the Civil War Director's Cut and as the
cover for the upcoming Civil War Files.
9/04/06 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Would you buy a monthly Nova series done by Annihilation: Nova's creative team?"
The results (141 total votes):
Yes - 84.4% (119 votes)
I'll wait and see - 11.3% (16 votes)
No - 4.3% (6 votes)
Thanks to everyone who voted!
8/22/06 New Corruptor Appearance!
Nova's foe, the Corruptor, appears in Union Jack #3! It's written by Christos Gage with pencils and cover
by Mike Perkins and is scheduled for a November release.
8/22/06 New Nova Appearance!
The M2 Nova guest stars in the upcoming A-Next 5 issue mini-series. It's written by Tom DeFalco with pencils by
Ron Lim. The first two issues are scheduled for a November release.
8/21/06 Annihilation #4 Solicitation!
Annihilation #4 (of 6) -
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
Left behind, can Drax survive... Thanos takes action... and Nova sets course on a suicide mission. Bottom line, no Marvel
Cosmic fan will forgive himself for missing THIS ISSUE!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
8/12/06 Annihilation: Nova Sales Numbers!
Annihilation: Nova #4 was ranked #67 according to sales numbers released
by Diamond Comics Distributors.
7/19/06 Annihilation #1 Variant Cover!
Along with the Annihilation #1 cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto, Marvel is releasing
a variant cover done by Bryan Hitch (The Ultimates)!Retailers will receive one copy for every 15 copies they order of Annihilation #1.
7/19/06 First 5 Pages of Annihilation #1!
Below are the first five pages from Annihilation #1 which feature Nova leading
the United Front against the Annihilation Wave!!
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Andrea DiVito. Art is courtesy of Marvel.
7/18/06 Annihilation #3 Solicitation!
Annihilation #3 (of 6) -
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
Nova's United Front is divided. Nova sets off on a desperate mission. Ronan heads to Hala to free the Kree race. And everyone else
is just trying to survive! And what's Drax's secret agenda, anyway?
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
7/18/06 New Sphinx Appearance!
Nova's arch-enemy, the Sphinx, appears in the Official Handbook of the Marvel
Universe #10. It goes on sale in October.
7/14/06 First 5 Pages of Annihilation: Nova #4!
Below are the first five pages from Annihilation: Nova #4 which feature Nova and
Quasar battling Annihilus and his Annihilation Wave! Spectacular!
The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and art by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.
7/14/06 Annihilation: Nova Sales Numbers!
Annihilation: Nova #3 was ranked #61 according to sales numbers released
by Diamond Comics Distributors.
7/06/06 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "What do you think of the new Nova uniform in Annihilation: Nova?"
The results (182 total votes):
Love It! - 34.6% (63 votes)
It's Okay - 31.3% (57 votes)
Don't Like It - 34.1% (62 votes)
Thanks to everyone who voted!
6/29/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears in the latest issue of Wizard Magazine (#178) in the retailers'
section about Annihilation and he's also mentioned in the Daily Bugle section about Civil War.
6/28/06 New Nova Villains Appearance!
Nova villains Zorr, Kraa and Nebula appear in the Official Handbook of the Marvel
Universe #6 as the Luphomoids. It went on sale June 28th.
6/26/06 4 Pages of Annihilation: Nova #4!
Below are four pages from Annihilation: Nova #4 which feature Nova and
Quasar battling Annihilus and his Annihilation Wave!
The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and art by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


6/21/06 Nova HeroClix!
Nova will soon be available as a HeroClix! The HeroClix: Supernova set will be
available in October. Special thanks to Jeremy and Erin of the Alter Ego
comic shop for the image!
6/20/06 Annihilation #2 Solicitation!
Annihilation #2 (of 6) -
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
The United Front led by NOVA, RONAN and DRAX have held, but only just. ANNIHILUS’ forces have been fought to a standstill. But can any defense withstand the devastating attack of RAVENOUS and the CENTURIONS?
That’s right, brand new characters!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
6/18/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova and some of the New Warriors will be appearing on the cover of Civil War Files!
5/30/06 The First 6 Pages of Annihilation: Nova #3!
Below are the first six pages from Annihilation: Nova #3 which feature Nova,
Quasar, Drax and Cammi as they continue to escape the Annihilation Wave!
The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and art by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


5/27/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears as a head-shot on a monitor in She-Hulk #8. The issue is a Civil War tie-in issue.
5/25/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears as an entry in the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #8! 64 pages - No ads - $3.99 Goes on sale August 30th
5/19/06 Chances For A New Nova Series!
On Newsarama's Joe Fridays
segment, Joe Quesada had the following comment about Nova.
Newsarama: Odds of seeing a new starring project in the next 2 years:
Joe Quesada: 100% considering Annihilation: Nova, 70% afterwards.
Source credit: Newsarama
5/19/06 Annihilation: Nova Sales Numbers!
Annihilation: Nova #1 was ranked #48 according to sales numbers released
by Diamond Comics Distributors.
5/16/06 Annihilation #1 Solicitation!
Annihilation #1 (of 6) -
Written by Keith Giffen, penciled by Andrea DiVito, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto, variant cover by Bryan Hitch.
One empire has fallen. Two heroes are dead. It all comes together here! Individually, the Silver Surfer, Super-Skrull,
Ronan and Nova have faced down the Annihilation Wave... and lost! Now, they must unite those who remain or die by Annihilus’
hand! The Annihilation has only begun!
No ads - 32 pages of story at no extra cost!
32 PGS. NO ADS!/Rated A ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
5/16/06 Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files Solicitation!
Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files -
Written by Michael Hoskin, Anthony Flamini, Jeff Christiansen, Sean McQuaid, Ronald Byrd, Chris Biggs, Eric Engelhard, Chad
Anderson, Stuart Vandal & Mark O'English, cover by Andrea DiVito.
Get caught up on all of the players in the Annihilation event – just in time for this month’s ANNIHILATION #1! Featuring
Annihilus, Nova, Ronan, the Silver Surfer, the Super-Skrull, Thanos and more – all from the Xandarian Worldmind files of
the Nova Corps!
48 PGS NO ADS/Rated A ...$3.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
5/12/06 Cover & First 5 Pages of Annihilation: Nova #2!
Below are the cover and first five pages from Annihilation: Nova #2 which feature Nova and
his first encounter with Drax.
The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and art by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


5/10/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova and some of the New Warriors appear in the Civil War: Opening Shot Sketchbook. Nova is
part of a sketch/promotion piece in the book.Special thanks to Tom Brennan for the info!
5/2/06 Two Preview Pages of Annihilation: Nova #2!
Below are two pages from Annihilation: Nova #2!
The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and art by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.
5/02/06 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "What did you think about the Prologue?"
The results (127 total votes):
Loved It! - 77% (98 votes)
Average - 17% (22 votes)
Didn't Like It - 6% (7 votes)
Thanks to everyone who voted!
5/1/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova appears in the latest issue of Wizard Magazine (#176) in their personal
selection of members for the Avengers. Thanks to John Crutchfield and Ben Morse for the info!
4/18/06 Annihilation: Nova #4 Solicitation!
Annihilation: Nova #4 -
Written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, penciled by Kev Walker, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
Driven to regain his dignity and burdened by the fate of Xandar, Nova faces the Annihilation Wave head on and unleashes the
full power of the Nova Force! But is that enough against such a vast force of cosmic destruction? And if it isn’t, who will
stand with him in that last battle? Quasar? Drax?
Guest starring QUASAR and DRAX THE DESTROYER!
Interlocking cover with all three other ANNIHILATION covers!
32 PGS./Rated A ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
4/4/06 Annihilation: Nova #4 Cover!
Marvel has released the cover image to Annihilation: Nova #4! Cover art is by
Gabriele Dell’Otto. The cover interlocks with the other covers to the three Annihilation mini-series to form a
single panel.
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
4/3/06 Annihilation Artist Named!
On Newsarama's Joe Fridays
segment, Joe Quesada announced that Andrea DiVito will be the artist for the Annihilation 6-issue series that follows the
Annihilation: Nova mini-series. Source credit: Newsarama
3/28/06 The First 6 Pages of Annihilation: Nova #1!
Below are the first six pages from Annihilation: Nova #1 which feature Nova and
the aftermath of the Annihilation Wave's attack on Xandar.
The issue is written by Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning and art by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


3/22/06 New Diamondhead Appearance!
Nova villain Diamondhead appears in the Official Handbook of the Marvel
Universe #3. It goes on sale March 22nd.
3/15/06 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Feelings on the 2006 Nova mini-series?"
The results (165 total votes):
Excited! - 90% (148 votes)
Not interested - 2% (3 votes)
I'll wait and see - 8% (14 votes)
Thanks to everyone who voted!
3/14/06 More Annihilation: Nova #1 Preview Pages!
Below are three more pages from Annihilation: Nova #1 which feature Nova and the
aftermath of encountering the Annihilation Wave.
The issue is written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett and penciled by Kev Walker.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.

3/14/06 Annihilation: Nova #3 Solicitation!
Annihilation: Nova #3 -
Written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, penciled by Kev Walker, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto. Guest Starring Quasar!
Escaping ahead of the overwhelming Annihilation Wave, Nova and his companions Drax and Cammi find shelter on a colony world
where the population is engaged in a panicked evacuation effort. But can even the power of Quasar and an alien armada keep
the innocents safe when the hostile forces roll in? Is it time for Nova to stop running and start fighting back? Or, for
the sake of the Universe, is that the LAST thing he should try?
32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
3/14/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova of the M2 Universe will appear on the cover of Last Planet Standing #4
scheduled to ship in June. It is written by Tom DeFalco with art by Pat Olliffe.
3/10/06 Annihilation: Nova Pages!
Below are special pages from the Annihilation: Nova mini-series
including the cover to Annihilation: Nova #3, a preview page and design sheets of Nova and the Nova Corps!!
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


2/23/06 More Annihilation: Prologue Preview Pages!
Below are six more pages from Annihilation: Prologue which feature Nova and the Nova Corps
trying to survive the attack on Xandar.
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Scott Kolins and Ariel Olivetti.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.


2/21/06 More Annihilation: Prologue Preview Pages!
Below are three more pages from Annihilation: Prologue which feature Nova and the Nova Corps
going into battle to save Xandar.
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Scott Kolins and Ariel Olivetti.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.

2/15/06 Annihilation: Nova #2 Solicitation!
Annihilation: Nova #2 -
Written by Andy Lanning and Dan Abnett, penciled by Kev Walker, cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.
To protect the legacy of the Xandarian culture, Nova must escape from the burning ruins of the homeworld. But can he trust himself to use his new power wisely, or will he lose control again and pose a threat to the cosmos greater than the invasion itself? And on the subject of trust, how far can he trust his new 'friend'... Drax?
32 pages, $2.99, in stores on May 17.
Info is courtesy of Marvel.
2/10/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova of the M2 Universe will appear in the Last Planet Standing mini-series
scheduled to ship in May. It is written by Tom DeFalco with art by Pat Olliffe.
2/9/06 Annihilation: Prologue Preview Pages!
Below are three pages from Annihilation: Prologue which feature Nova, Xandar and the Nova Corps.
The issue is written by Keith Giffen and art by Scott Kolins and Ariel Olivetti.
Art is courtesy of Marvel.

1/17/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova's helmet appears on the cover of Exiles #79. Written by Tony Bedard with
pencils and cover by Paul Pelletier. It's Part I of the two-part "World Tour: Future Imperfect" story.
1/9/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova zombie will be appearing in Marvel Zombies #3! It goes on sale the week
of February 8th and is written by Robert Kirkman and art by Sean Phillips.
1/6/06 New Nova Appearance!
Nova and some of the New Warriors will be appearing in the Marvel Universe's big event of 2006; Civil War!
1/2/06 NOVA POLL RESULTS!
The question was: "Will you be buying the Essential Nova TPB in 2006?"
The results (100 total votes):
Yes - 92% (92 votes)
No - 8% (8 votes)
Thanks to everyone who voted!
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