This issue was very fun. I'm glad I picked it up and am looking forward to Sam Alexander meeting the original Nova. Sam is a legacy character for Richard but in a sense he's also his own character as he inherited his helmet from Black Ops Novas which were more elite than the corps Rider was apart of. It'll be exciting to see these ranking dynamics play out as well as the gap in experience between the two. Read Full Review

There may have not been that much in this issue in regards to progressing the plot, but it was enjoyable nonetheless. I, for one, am ready for a Marvel Universe that has two Novas ready to guard the galaxy. Read Full Review

Even if you're not a Nova fan, give this issue a chance. It's obviously an ideal jumping on point for the series and it may even convert you. The first issue alone warrants investment of time and money into reading later instalments. Read Full Review

For longtime readers of our reviews, you’ll know I wasn’t typically a big fan of the previous run on Nova, but I have to say that this first issue has already earned the property another look. Loveless and Perez do a great job at setting up this soon-to-be odd couple by first establishing them as relatable and endearing individuals. There’s a certain sense of joy that comes from the idea of flight, and perhaps Nova’s greatest success as that we clearly see this in both Richard Ryder and Sam Alexander’s faces. When they’re having this much fun, it’s hard for it not to be contagious. Read Full Review

Overall this was worth reading and a fun beginning to a fresh start of Nova. I'm curious to find out what's going on with Richard and I want to know if Sam will ever have luck with girls. To go back to what I was saying about nothing really happening. It's a trend I'm seeing a lot of especially coming from Marvel and it's not just with their twice a month books. Books come out after a month nothing happens it feels like the book drags a bit and worst of all what we do get has been done countless times. In Nova #1 not a ton happens but it was still fun, Sam panicking about girls alone made the issue worth it. I hope going forward though that the series picks up some speed and I have a feeling that it will. Read Full Review

So buy this book, even if nothing of import really happens. It's just plain fun. Read Full Review

A heartfelt return for both Rich and Sam. Read Full Review

The story by Jeff Loveness and Ramon Perez has the story off to a strong start (though Young Nova's solution to his cosmic problem is a bit odd, to say the least). Read Full Review

Nova #1 wasn't on my radar, but after reading this first issue, it's a series I'm absolutely coming back for more. Read Full Review

Sam Alexander is a great Nova, but the greatest will always be Rich Rider. The two of them together is a dream come true and this is positively an example of Marvel having its cake and eating it too. Nova #1 could have have been a forced affair, but this issue will leave readers with exactly what they want: the best of both worlds at once. Hopefully, this series builds on what was established here and can become one of Marvel's strongest titles. Read Full Review

Nova #1 offers a few new tricks in a gorgeous visual package. Sam Alexander's life in high school is going to get a whole lot more complicated soon as this issue sets that up well; it does however, run on too long with the high school stuff making the overall package feel short. Read Full Review

What could be better than a comic series with Nova? How about a comic series with two Novas? New and old fans can rejoice as the adventures of Sam Alexander continue along side the return another character. Jeff Loveness and Ramon Perez are giving the two characters clear and distinct voices. The art and color creates a good atmosphere and tone for the characters. With the questions raised here, there's definitely plenty of reasons to come back for more. Read Full Review

I'll be curious to see how long the comic splits focus between the two characters (possibly leading to a mentor/apprentice relationship like DC's current Blue Beetle comic). Worth a look. Read Full Review

Even though Richard Riders return is underwhelming and confusing, Ian Herrings space age color palette and Ramon Perezs blend of cartooning and cosmic radiance in his artwork make Nova #1 worth a glimpse. Plus Sam Alexander is kind of adorkable with his inability to get his life together. Read Full Review

Not a bad comic, but this is mostly just setup. I just doesn't quite feel like you get a full comic here, which is crazy since you have two seperate characters getting the focus here. Hoping this series picks up quickly. It is great to see Richard Rider back though. Read Full Review

The mystery behind Rich Rider is compelling, Sam's predicaments are funny, and the art is lots of fun. Read Full Review

For a book that includes Richard Rider on what is essentially his big return to the Marvel universe, Nova #1 includes very little of him. Instead Jeff Loveness and Ramn Prez choose to spend the bulk of the issue with Sam Alexander tracking him through a space-faring adventure with Ego, through to school day mishaps. As a result, the balance that should come from having a primary cast of two space cops isn't there yet, but appears to be fast approaching. Read Full Review

If you're a big fan of Nova you will probably really enjoy this issue. I am new to Nova and their part of the Marvel Universe, and in turn felt a little lost. There was just not enough to help out a new reader. That being said it was an alright start and maybe it will pick up in future issues. But will that be too late? Read Full Review

All and all this issue is forgettable. You get too much teenage problems and set up and not enough character information. Read Full Review

Nova #1 is a comic book that I came in with high hopes for but was largely disappointed by. While Jeff Loveness and Ramon Perez story had a few good points all of the negatives outweighed them all. The lack of importance given to Richard Riders return was a big mistake, as was the lack of background on Sam Alexander. With a hefty $3.99 price point on this comic I do not recommend picking up Nova #1 at all. As a Nova fan I will keep my eye on the series to see if others say it's good to possibly purchase in trade paperback format. But as a monthly series it did not earn a spot on my pull list moving forward. Read Full Review

Nova #1 was a bit of a let down. This feels like the second issue of a story arc and not an introductory issue. New fans to the series will likely have no idea what is going on and question if they missed something. The art is decent and captures the feel of a fun and carefree series. There is some work to be done for this to be a title that sticks on the shelves. Read Full Review

Sam lives out every schoolboy's nightmare, far worse than battling space parasites. This is a promising start, the pieces are set up in an efficient and entertaining way, leaving plenty of room to frolic for issues to come.

A slow but nice introduction to the series. I'm quite eager to experience the team-up between the two generations, but I'm probably going to read this as a trade. The art is great, specially the vibrant colors. Actually, it made me realize how close this series is to the new Blue Beetle one (the old superhero and the reckless hispanic teenager whose powers come from an artifact teaming up).

Very disappointing. Sam is backpedalling to be just a dork again? Rich is - who can tell with this showing? Ego is a pogonophile?! Bah humbug! Who'da thunk imminent drowning would be an underwhelming cliffhanger?

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MKW69 - Nov 5, 2017

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While this comic had some cool elements to it, it was lacking in more. As someone new to the Marvel comic universe, I thought starting at #1 would help. But instead, I get tossed a side comment about the "Cancerverse", a man is back alive, and we're at a high school. The art style for the high schoolers is atrocious, as well. They look more like caricature bobble heads than actual children, not to mention that out of the 29 pages in the comic, 8 of them were either ads, or didn't have anything to do with the comic I was reading. I absolutely will not be purchasing Nova #2.