I’ve never been a fan of the human rocket, but with each issue of Marvel Comics‘ Nova that I read I’m more and more hooked. They’ve managed to make him a galaxy spanning hero without making him too powerful. And the book is a lot of fun. This issue has him facing a terror that has a parasitic relationship with the world devourer Galactus. The creature has escaped both Galactus and the Silver Surfer’s notice so it does a good job of showing that the universe needs heroes with hearts mightier than their power set as either of those guys easily outclass Nova power wise. But the character is becoming a class unto himself.
Archive for the 'Nova' CategoryGuardians of the Galaxy #3 (preview)July 8th, 2008, 11:22 am by Shawn MunguiaMarvel Comics’ Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the best written books on the market right now. Funny and yet full of adventure. This is a comic that has a raccoon as a contributing member and a stick as comic relief. And yet the action is paced quickly and fights are told well enough that you can follow the action in two different fights without getting lost. The art is stunning and THEY HAVE A TALKING RACCOON NAMED “ROCKET RACCOON AS THEIR WEAPON EXPERT. How can you not like it. Check out this preview, then get a copy. Guardians of the Galaxy #2 (preview)June 16th, 2008, 8:04 pm by Shawn MunguiaHow can you not get behind the Marvel Comics team with a raccoon that’s a weapons expert. If that doesn’t float your boat there’s two, count them two, knife wielding, green team members (Gamora and Drax the Destroyer), Adam Warlock, Phylla Vell and a trippy talking Mantis, of the Avengers circa 1980. If that doesn’t grab you, maybe the talking dog will. Nova #12 previewApril 8th, 2008, 9:25 am by Shawn MunguiaNova #12 sees the return of an old friend of the New Warriors. Marvel Comics welcomes the return of Warlock at about the same time as the X-Force title is seeing the return of Magus. The writing team of Dan Abnett and AndyLanning has been doing a great job and Paul Pelletier’s pencils are fantastic. |

