Nova
Richard Rider
Prime Marvel Universe
History
Chosen at random by the dying Xandarian Rhomann Dey to receive his Nova Corps powers, teenager Richard Rider found himself thrust into the role of superhero, a role he grasped with relish. He battled foes such as Dey's nemesis Zorr, the avian criminal Condor, the amnesiac Powerhouse (actually a Xandarian sent to locate the missing Dey), his uncle's murderer and member of the Maggia, Photon, and the mysterious Sphinx. The latter eventually kidnapped Nova and several others, using Dey's spaceship to transport them all to Xandar.
Learning that Xandar was threatened by the Skrull Empire, Nova and his fellows (bar the Sphinx, who had returned to Earth, and Dr. read more
Super Powers
Accelerated HealingAgilityAnti-GravityCold ResistanceDanger SenseDurabilityElectricity ResistanceEnduranceEnergy AbsorptionEnergy ArmorEnergy BeamsEnergy BlastsEnergy ManipulationEnergy ResistanceEnhanced ConditionExtrasensory PerceptionFire ResistanceFlightForce FieldsGravity ControlHeat GenerationHeat ResistanceIndomitable WillIntelligenceInterstellar TravelInvulnerabilityLevitationLight ControlMarksmanshipMaster TacticianMind Control ResistanceNova ForcePossession ResistancePower SuitRadar SenseRadiation ImmunityReflexesSelf-SustenanceSpace SurvivabilitySpaceflightSpatial AwarenessStaminaSuper SpeedSuper StrengthToxin and Disease ResistanceAcid ResistantsAcrobaticsAdaptationAttack ReflectionBerserk ModeBullet TimeCosmic AwarenessDamage BoostDexterityDimensional AwarenessDimensional TravelDurability NegationEmotional Power UpEnergy ConstructsEnhanced HearingEnhanced MemoryEnhanced SightEnhanced TouchExplosion ManipulationGadget UsageHackingIlluminationIllusion ResistanceInformation AnalysisJumpMaster Martial ArtistNon-Physical InteractionPortal CreationRegenerationShockwaves GenerationStatistics AmplificationStatus Effect InducementStealthTechnopath/CyberpathVision - MicroscopicVision - NightVision - TelescopicWeapon-based PowersWeapons MasterCloth ManipulationImmortalityPower NullifierProjectionSocial InfluencingUnderwater breathingOrigin
| Creator | Marvel Comics |
| Universe | Earth-616 - Prime Marvel Universe |
| Character Tier | 7 (Low Multiversal) |
| Full name | Richard Rider |
| Alter Egos | |
| Aliases | Rich, Bucket-Head, Human Rocket, Kid Nova, , Nova Prime, Quasar, Protector of The Universe, SuperNova, Centurion Prime |
| Place of birth | Queens, New York |
| First appearance | NOVA Vol. 1 #1 (September, 1976) |
| Alignment | Good |
Appearance
| Gender | Male |
| Species // Type | Human |
| Height | 185.4 cm • 6'1" |
| Weight | 86.2 kg • 190.04 lbs |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Brown |
Connections
| Occupation | Superhero, works parttime at Marvel Burger |
| Base | Xandar, New Warriors headquarters |
| Relatives | Charles Rider (Father), Gloria Rider (Mother), Robbie Rider (Brother) , Ralph Rider (Uncle, deceased) , Ellen (aunt) |
| Teams | The SixAvengers ResistanceAnnihilatorsSuper SoldiersSecret DefendersContingencyNova CorpsNeo-KnightsFormerly: AvengersDefendersGuardians of the GalaxyNew Warriors |
| Hub | Nova |
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