Auctions: comic books in 'The Fate of Nova (Marvel)'

Fantastic Four (1961 1st Series) 209D FN- 5.5

Direct Edition. "Trapped in the Sargasso of Space!" Written by Marv Wolfman. Pencils by John Byrne (first work on the series). Inks by Joe Sinnott. Cover by Keith Pollard and Joe Sinnott. Reed Richards has decided that only one person in the entire universe can prevent the Sphinx from destroying the Earth...Galactus! But first, can the FF find the Ravager of Worlds? And second, can they convince him to journey to Earth and save the planet? The quest begins in the Sargasso of space! Cameo appearances by Nova, Comet, Crimebuster, Diamondhead, and Powerhouse. Note: First appearance of Herbie the Robot, who was the fourth member of the Fantastic Four (instead of the Human Torch) on the FF's Saturday morning cartoon show. NOTE: To learn the final fate of Nova (Richard Rider) follow his story in the pages of Rom (1979) #24. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $0.40.

New Warriors (1990 1st Series) 1A.D CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4450608020

First printing. Direct Edition. "From the Ground Up!" Cameos by Captain America and She-Hulk. Written by Fabian Nicieza. Art by Mark Bagley and Al Williamson. Cover by Mark Bagley and Jackson (Butch) Guice. Fresh off their stellar debut in the pages of Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #411-412, the next generation of super heroes explode onto the Marvel scene in a big way! Firestar, Namorita, Nova, Marvel Boy, Night Thrasher and Speedball unite to take on the earth-moving power of Terrax the Tamer! The New Age of Marvel begins right here! 32 pages, FC.

NOTE: Nova (Richard Rider) was last seen in the pages of Rom (1979) #24. - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist Cover price $1.00.