Free Comic Book Day 2007 Special Issue. (W) Mike Baron (A/CA) Steve Rude. "Space Opera," the four part Nexus story beginning in July, is an ideal jumping-on spot for new readers. Deftly combining back story with Nexus' present Baron and Rude take the readers on a fantastic journey into the heart of darkness. Cataclysmic events will forever change the Nexus universe. Major characters will die. New characters will emerge. Nexus is one of the most honored comic books of all time. The new adventure will thrust Nexus to the forefront of graphic literature. Just keep telling yourself: it's only a comic book. Backed with endorsements from Neil Gaiman, Joe Quesada, Erik Larsen, Joe Casey, and Mike Oeming, "Space Opera" is certain to attract the attention of young readers who may have heard of the title but know nothing of its contents. Full color, 32 pages, slick paper stock.