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    Published Nov 1981 by Marvel.

    ROM (1979 Marvel) 24 CBCS 9.4

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-248D6B1-004

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    Starts Jun 10

    Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Joe Sinnott. Hurtling through space on his way home, Rom crosses paths with Richard Ryder, a.k.a. Nova, the Human Rocket. Rom soon allies with the youthful hero and his super-powered friends to defend the planet Xandar from invading hordes of alien Skrulls. 32 pages.

    NOTE: This story continues the struggle started in Fantastic Four #204-209 and completes the saga of Nova (Richard Rider), whose adventures began in his own short-lived series. Rider returns as Kid Nova in the pages of New Warriors (1990-1996 1st Series) #1. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.50.