Overall, “Nova #26″ is a fun read as we see how Sam has changed from this nervous scared kid with a helmet that give him powers to this joke cracking Avenger. That is a nice change for the character and this series. Read Full Review

All in all, Nova #26 is a fun and heady throwback to a simpler time, before Marvel's heroes battled with bi-yearly crossovers and mourned cruel deaths. Sam Alexander is still finding his heroic feet, and it's fulfilling and refreshing to grow with him as the issues fly by. Although John Timms' artwork doesn't always hit its mark, he renders action scenes with aplomb. Gerry Duggan's script is punchy and memorable, which makes for an accessible issue that throws two colorful characters together and begins a promising arc for the young Human Rocket. Read Full Review

That isn't to say that the title has to become dark and dreary, far from it, with Duggan proving time and time again on Deadpool that he can successfully balance levity and tragedy. A solid if flawed release then, Nova #26 at least leaves off with a fairly exciting cliffhanger to keep its readership engrossed and waiting for the next instalment in February. Read Full Review

In many ways, "Nova" #26 reminds me of the early days of "Amazing Spider-Man," where Peter Parker would learn from his mistakes and continue to become a more confident and capable hero. Two years in, "Nova" is still a solid and enjoyable comic. Read Full Review