This final showdown between the Hulk and Nova functions as the emotional heart of the issue, somewhat making up for the lackluster first half. The Hulk's threat is proven palpably real when he bites down on and breaks Sam's arm in one particularly hard-hitting panel, with Gerry Duggan quick to remind us that Nova is, for all intents and purposes, still but a boy. Nonetheless, Sam rises to the occasion as best as he can, acquitting himself admirably without ever compromising that sense of youthful optimism that makes Nova such a refreshing read. Ending on a complete change in both setting and circumstance, Nova promises not to let off anytime soon. Read Full Review