Having been mortally wounded in the pursuit of an intergalactic terrorist, Rhomann Dey, of the Xandarian Nova Corps, used his advanced technology to transfer his superhuman powers to high school student Richard Rider. Soon, Rider discovered that he had been endowed with superhuman strength and resilience, as well as the ability of supersonic flight. Calling himself Nova, Rider began patrolling New York in the hopes of battling evil and establishing his identity and reputation as a "super hero." Over the years, Nova has battled many different types of menaces including Diamondhead, Sphinx, Juggernaut, and the Skrulls, by himself or as a member of the rebellious young New Warriors. Currently, Nova is attending college and adjusting to his dual role as both a college student and a super hero.
