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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not as hyped about this story arc, but we'll see how it pans out., May 20, 2009
This review is from: Nova Vol. 4: Nova Corps (Paperback)
What we have here is a collection of Nova #19-22 and a reprint of Nova's 1970's origin story. Secret Invasion is over, and the next big event coming up is War of Kings. As we found out at the end of Secret Invasion, the Nova Corps is back. Worldmind is no longer in Richard's head and Quasar (the old Quasar) is back from the dead...sort of.
Worldmind has been rebuilding the corps without Richard's input. Richard doesn't like being out of the loop and thus we have conflict. I'm not as stoked about this collection as I was the rest of the series thus far. I especially don't like the fact we only get four issues instead of six. However, they did throw in some classic retro action with a reprint of Nova's origin. There is also a classic 70s fight with Thor included. They are pretty cool, but they are already collected in the Essential Nova, Vol. 1 (Marvel Essentials). The only bonus here is that they appear in full color. I look forward to Vol. 5, but I felt that this arc was lacking. The return of Nova Corps is kind of lame if you ask me. The destruction of Xandar in Annihilation made Nova special. It left him a tortured soul suffering from survivors guilt. I hope the writers let him suffer some more (I know that sounds bad but it makes for some great reading).
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3.0 out of 5 stars
A strange plot turn for what had previously been a wildly imaginative series, June 3, 2011
This review is from: Nova Vol. 4: Nova Corps (Paperback)
Nova, vol. 4: Nova Corps collects Nova #19-22, originally published in 2008, and Nova: Origin of Richard Rider #1, which reprints Nova #1 and #4 form the original 1976 Nova series. This volume also contains a Nova encyclopedia entry detailing the character's history and powers.
Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning's story takes an unusual turn in these issues away from the cosmic space adventures with which the series began. Here Richard Rider hangs out on Earth where he recovers from the events of Secret Invasion while the Worldmind, separated from Rider in Nova Vol. 3: Secret Invasion (v. 2), hastily recreates the Nova Corps. As superhero stories go, it's well-scripted but lacks the imagination and unpredictability of the first two volumes of the series. Separated from each other, both Rider and the Worldmind also settle into more traditional superhero/super-villain roles. Indeed, with the Corps fully restored, Nova's fictional universe resembles more and more the poor man's Green Lantern book it was back in 1976.
If you enjoyed previous volumes of Nova, you'll likely still enjoy this one. If you're new to the series, however, this is neither the best jumping-in point nor a good example of the what made the series a cult hit when it was first published. Pick up Nova, Vol. 1: Annihilation - Conquest instead.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Nova, powerless and dying?, June 2, 2010
This review is from: Nova Vol. 4: Nova Corps (Paperback)
In "Nova Volume 4: Nova Corps" things aren't looking so good for Nova Centurion Richard Rider.
The Xandarian Worldmind, the source of power for the Nova Corps and the guiding voice that has helped Richard Rider fight off universal wide invasions by Annihilus, The Phalanx and Ultron is now intent on rebuilding the Nova Corps at any cost. With or without Richard Rider.
Thinking that the Worldmind is moving too fast and seeing how strangely the new recruits are acting, Richard gets suspicious. But the Worldmind is convinced that Richard is the one acting strangely and thinks Richards mind is no longer able to handle the strain of the powers that come with being a Nova Centurion. When Richards's powers are revoked by the Worldmind, he discovers that being powerless might be more hazardous to his health than any alien invasion he's faced so far.
Nova Volume 4 collects issues 19 thru 22. Also included in this volume are two reprint stories from the original 70s Nova series, Nova issues 1 and 4 and the Nova entry from "Handbook to the Marvel Universe".
Taken on its own, this volume isn't nearly as entertaining as the first 2 volumes, or even the third. But taken as part of the "whole" this is a mildly entertaining chapter in the Nova series.
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