Nova (Sam Alexander)

Nova (Sam Alexander) is a superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character, a space-faring member of the intergalactic police force known as the Nova Corps, was created in 2011 by writer Jeph Loeb and artist Ed McGuinness, based on the original Nova Richard Rider.

For other comics characters named Nova, see Nova (comics).
Nova
Textless cover of Nova vol. 5 #10 (August 2016).
Art by Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado.
Publication information
PublisherMarvel Comics
First appearanceMarvel Point One #1 (November 2011)
Created byJeph Loeb
Ed McGuinness
In-story information
Alter egoSamuel "Sam" Alexander
SpeciesAlien/human hybrid
Place of originEarth-616
Team affiliationsNova Corps
New Warriors
New Avengers
Avengers
S.H.I.E.L.D.
Young Avengers
Champions
Guardians of the Galaxy
PartnershipsRichard Rider
Kamala Khan
Miles Morales
Notable aliasesSam
Abilities
  • Access to the Nova Force via helmet granting:
    • Superhuman strength, speed, stamina, accuracy, agility, reflexes, and durability
    • Ability to breathe underwater and survive in space
    • Energy manipulation, Generation & projection
    • Regenerative Healing Factor
    • Electromagnetic Discharges
    • Force fields and shields
    • Solid energy constructs
    • Holographic Illusions
    • Gravity Manipulation
    • Hyperspace portals
    • Universal translation
    • Cosmic awareness
    • Enhanced intellect
    • Telekinesis
    • Flight
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