In the bustling metropolis of New York City, where skyscrapers reached for the heavens and the cacophony of life echoed through its concrete canyons, an extraordinary tale was about to unfold. Amidst the noise and chaos, an enigmatic figure emerged, destined to become a beacon of hope for the city's weary souls. His name was Jacob Hunter, a young and dedicated journalist working for "The Herald." Yet, beyond the ink-stained pages and stories of truth, Jacob harbored an insatiable hunger for uncovering the unknown. But little did he know that his insatiable curiosity would lead him to a path he could never have fathomed. In the heart of the city, concealed within the shadows of an infamous alleyway known as "Crook's Nook," Jacob's journey took an unforeseen turn. The mysteries and crimes lurking within the depths of that dark alley would thrust him into a world he had only dreamed of before. Within Crook's Nook, Jacob stumbled upon a clandestine gathering of hooded figures, exchanging a strange, pulsating violet substance that seemed to possess an otherworldly power. And in an instant, his life transformed forever. A tear gas canister filled with the very essence of that mysterious substance engulfed him, leaving Jacob unconscious and unaware of the metamorphosis taking place within him. When he awoke, he found himself forever changed, no longer just the diligent journalist, but something more—something extraordinary. His once ordinary existence was replaced by extraordinary abilities. Jacob had become Nova-1, a being of violet energy capable of bending reality to his will. With newfound strength, the power to manipulate energy, and the ability to fly, he had transformed into a protector of the innocent, a shield against the tides of crime that threatened the city he loved. As the sun dipped below the horizon, and the city's lights flickered to life, Nova-1's first flight marked the beginning of a thrilling adventure. Guided by a sense of responsibility and a desire to safeguard New York, he set out to confront the criminal underworld, his quest for truth now taking on a whole new dimension. But with every hero's rise, darkness too was drawn to the light. Nova-1's emergence did not go unnoticed, and shadows cast by enigmatic beings and nefarious organizations loomed on the horizon. A perilous journey awaited Nova-1, one that would test not only his newfound powers but also his resolve and humanity. Thus begins the tale of Nova-1, the unexpected superhero of New York City, a story of courage, discovery, and the untold power that lies within a single individual. In a city rife with crime and corruption, a hero had risen, but his journey had only just begun. And as he soared through the skies, he would soon discover that the choices he made as Nova-1 would forever shape the destiny of both himself and the city he swore to protect.

Evangeline is living the life of a normal teenager—going to school and hanging out with friends—until mysterious, severe symptoms begin appearing. After passing out in the middle of a party, life as she knows it spirals beyond her grasp. She is then diagnosed with a rare, genetic blood disorder that causes her body’s white blood cells to kill the red ones. In the delirium of her deteriorating health, a door to a parallel world opens before her; however, once she steps through it, the portal closes, and she is unable to return to Earth. The place Evangeline now finds herself in is called Terra Nova, a world wherein vampires rule supreme, with no traces of humanity left to speak of. Curious but afraid, she quickly learns that Terra Nova is not the shadow-side of Earth, but rather the tragic result of government experimentation. In order to survive, she must keep her mind open and accept the changes her body is undergoing; soon enough, those who she initially thinks are murderers become her trainers, whose help she must enlist if she ever hopes to return home—and soon enough, a romantic bond begins to bloom. Meanwhile, Evangeline’s brother and friends back on Earth try to figure out what happened to her, and how the government is involved, and how to bring her home. Unbeknownst to any of them is the mysterious outcast Bambi, whose secrecy disguises her power in making a devastating choice: save one world at the risk of destroying the other.

START READING with these Point One Issues! The House of Ideas proudly presents an exciting collection of one-shots that bring the history of its greatest heroes into the modern era of the Marvel Universe. Witness the birth of a new Spider-Man! The Avengers battle the Intelligencia! The new Captain America goes on trial! Deadpool faces down the Wrecker! General Fortean challenges the Red Hulk! Iron Man takes his first steps into the future! The Secret Avengers go public! The nefarious Grey Gargoyle challenges Thor for the prize of immortality! X-Force protects Utopia against Lady Deathstrike and the Reavers! The X-Men defend Magneto's! And Wolverine's birthday goes very bad, very fast! Hop aboard the Marvel Universe here! Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN (1963) #654.1, AVENGERS (2010) #12.1, CAPTAIN AMERICA (1968) #615.1, DEADPOOL (2008) #33.1, HULK (2008) #30.1, INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #500.1, SECRET AVENGERS #12.1, THOR (1966) #620.1, UNCANNY X-FORCE #5.1, UNCANNY X-MEN #534.1 and WOLVERINE (2010) #5.1.

A tale of two Novas! Sam Alexander's missing father is finally back, and together they're making adventure a family business. But will it be everything Sam dreamed of? With their Nova helmets that enable them to fly and shoot energy beams, they're policing the Milky Way twice as well as before -- and grabbing some dad-and-son catch-up time. With pancakes! Mini-golf! Earthquakes?! What could be responsible for the catastrophic tremors? How about a giant, awful monster that only Nova can stop? Meanwhile, Sam is moonlighting on his own as an Avenger -- could love be in the air among Earth's Mightiest Teenagers? But what sinister secret is the elder Alexander hiding, and how will Sam react when he finds out? Collecting Nova (2015) #1-6.

Struck by a ray of energy sent by a dying alien, ordinary high-school student Richard Rider has inherited the mantle of an intergalactic Nova Centurion - and all the headaches that come with it! And even the powers of a human rocket can't help Richard outrun his all-new rogues' gallery, including Zorr, Condor, Powerhouse, Diamondhead, the Corrupter, Megaman - and the dreaded Sphinx, who wants to claim a secret that the newly minted Nova doesn't even know he's carrying! Can Richard balance schoolwork, a social life and a near-constant string of arch-villains? And if not, which will he lose first - his dreams or his life? Guest starring Spider-Man in an amazing two-part murder mystery! COLLECTING: Nova (1976) 1-12, Amazing Spider-Man (1963) 171

Trapped in his own body by a debilitating medical condition, Xavier Lee seeks reprieve from his giant-sized problems through full immersion into the game world of Nova Terra. Billed as the first true alternate reality, Nova Terra runs parallel to the real world and promises to fulfill the fantasies and desires of those who dare plunge into its mysterious depths. In order to adjust to his new life of quests, skill mastery, and magic, Xavier will have to forget everything he knows. As he struggles to make the most of his new-found freedom, Xavier will have to learn to deal with a new body, new friends, and a new world that is much more than it seems.Nova Terra, your dreams, your world.