GOT A PROBLEM? NOVA CAN HELP - FOR A PRICE! With the Xandarian Worldmind, the sentient repository of an entire extinct people's culture and history, relying on regular (and expensive) energy infusions, Richard Rider is for hire. A deep-space drifter weighed down with the truth of the terrible lie that the new Galactic Union was built upon, Nova is a corps of one. But how long can he keep his hands clean handling dirty money?
Nova: Centurion Issue 1 puts limits on unlimited power. It's an intriguing balance, one that grounds the Centurion whilst still keeping his connection to the Worldmind and the Nova Force intact. Read Full Review
This is an easy 10/10, as a long-time Nova fan, this scratches every itch that I've had while waiting on a new series for the Human Rocket. Great action, a respect for the character's history, and a story that puts Nova in a very uncomfortable position that he's never been in before? This series just shot to the top of my pull list with the very first issue! Read Full Review
Nova: Centurion #1 hits the ground running. The pacing is tight, the mission setup is clear, and the new direction gives Richard room to grow. Read Full Review
Nova: Centurion #1 is a bright and ambitious new chapter for Marvel's spacefaring hero. It's a fast, focused reinvention that grounds cosmic spectacle in character-driven storytelling. With sharp writing, kinetic art, and a bold new mission for Richard Rider, this is exactly the kind of cosmic relaunch fans have been waiting for. Read Full Review
Nova: Centurion #1 does everything you want from a successful debut issue for a new series. Everything from the rules from the new Marvel cosmic status quo to Nova's Richard Rider current situation is showcased. Read Full Review
Nova: Centurion is a very nice welcome back to Rich, and accomplished what it set out to do. While not perfect, its a step in the right direction. The arts quite good, though not as flashy as some books, but Alvaro has some pretty good moments in this book. Read Full Review
Nova: Centurion #1 can't pay its own way, let alone earn a spot on a crowded pull list. It's more cosmic busywork than adventure a book that spends narrative capital like spare change and leaves its own hero haggling for relevance. Choose wisely; this issue is strictly for the Nova completionists, not for anyone hoping for the next cosmic epic. Read Full Review
Yes, I have some bias because nova is my favourite character so unless this completely disrespected the character I was going to like it. It was awesome to get another Nova comic finally.
McKay knows his continuity. While he does sometimes meander with his plots, i think it's too early to tell here, what i can say is that this writer took the time to know the character before writing and that makes me like it even more.
So we have great art, proper continuity and respect for the character and a new direction that looks promising. Yeah, that's a 10 for me and any Nova out there.
I wasn't sure if I was going to pick this one up since Imperial was a big disappointment for me and I've found MacKay counfoundingly unreliable — sometimes one of the best writers working today, sometimes underpowered and forgettable.
But with this I think I've finally got him figured out: what MacKay is best at is writing weird little C-listers that nobody much cares about. Give him X-Men and this tendency stumbles into fanservice targeted at the specific interests of just one fan with the major characters nothing but pale imitations of other writers, but let him just tell a story about an underappreciated character and he can work magic.
The first issue of Nova has me optimistic that this is going to be more Moon more
Finally a Nova book.
I didn't like the art, but I trust Jed Mackay to tell a great story, and this was a promising start.
Not bad. Loved the annihilation vibes it was giving off. I'll probably pick up issue #2.
The art by Alvaro Lopez looks amazing, but it's Jed MacKay on writing, which usually means bad dialogue, illogical plot points and pacing issues. Nova: Centurion probably has all three, but the story is so boring and unengaging, I stopped paying attention to whatever cosmic shenanigans are happening and just enjoyed the art. It's really a shame, since Lopez invokes some classic superhero goodness that I haven't seen in a while. Nova probably never looked better, but looks alone don't make a compelling comic.
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