Richard Rider, also known as Nova, is a character from Marvel Comics. After the destruction of the planet Xandar, the critically injured Nova Corpsman Rhomann Dey bestowed his power upon Rider. As Nova Prime, Rider gained enhanced strength, flight, and resistance to injury. He can tap into the Nova Force, granting energy projection and absorption. Created by Marv Wolfman and artist John Buscema, Nova debuted in “The Man Called Nova” #1 (September 1976). Rider later joined the New Warriors and played a significant role in various Marvel events and series, including “Annihilation” and “Guardians of the Galaxy.” Nova remains an iconic cosmic hero in the Marvel Universe, defending the cosmos as the Human Rocket!