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Richard Rider was a young teenager when he was granted the power of a Nova Centurion. He would have many adventures both on his own and with his peers among the New Warriors; Richard even became a member of the Avengers ever so briefly. He eventually became Nova-Prime, leader of the Nova Corps, where he established himself as a universally cosmic hero of immense power.
The first Sphinx, Anath-Na Mut, was the chief wizard under Ramses II. After his banishment, he discovered the Ka Stone. Granting him Immortality and superhuman powers, Sphinx wandered the earth for 5000 years.
Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider as a teenager, granting him spider-like powers. After the death of his Uncle Ben, Peter learned that "with great power, comes great responsibility." Swearing to always protect the innocent from harm, Peter Parker became Spider-Man.
He used to bully Rich Rider (Nova) when he was in Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Richard Rider's friend at Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Ginger Jaye was Richard Rider's girlfriend at Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Friend of Nova.
Brother of Richard Rider aka Nova. Former member of the Nova Corps, currently the leader of Fraternity of Raptors.
Mike Burley's girlfriend and student at Harry's Truman High School in New York.
Doctor Sun is a Chinese criminal scientist whose brain was removed and connected to China's most advanced computers. He was an enemy of the Fantastic Four, Nova and Dracula.
Richard Rider's (Nova) mother.
Richard Rider's (Nova) father.
Ramses II was a historical ruler who was born c. 1303 BC and rose to the throne of Egypt in 1279.
A powerful prophet.
Diamond skinned crook and one of Nova's greatest enemies.
Reed Richards, also known as Mr. Fantastic, is the leader of the Fantastic Four. He can stretch his body to great distances due to his exposure to cosmic rays while in space. He is also considered to be one of the smartest men alive, using his brain to explore alternate dimensions and save the world alongside his family from science-based threats.
The Corruptor was a worker at a pharmaceutical company who manufactured psychoactive substances. He was exposed to the chemicals in a fire and gained the ability to bring out others worst tendencies.
Denying his infernal heritage, the Son of Satan uses his abilities for the betterment of mankind, but has at times succumbed to his darker, demonic side, even clashing brutally with the forces of both Heaven and Hell.
John Verpoorten (1940-1977) was a comic book artist, inker and editorial worker. He has also appeared as a character himself in comics
Professor who inadvertently created empowered Marcus Daniels as Blackout.
Archie Goodwin (1937 - 1998) was a well-known comic book writer and editor. Particularly associated with Warren Publishing's horror line, Marvel's Star Wars adaptation and several Batman graphic novels. While not her creator, Goodwin is credited with fleshing out the Vampirella character and her supporting cast.
Arisen Tyrk is an extremely powerful sorcerer who uses both sorcery and science to rule Other-Realm.
Molten Man is the stepbrother of Liz Allen. He has had several run-ins with Spider-Man. He was recently cured of his condition.
Blackout is a super-villain who can manipulate Darkforce matter and energy and open portals to it's dimension. He formerly worked alongside Moonstone and subsequently joined the Masters of Evil and later the Thunderbolts.
Alex Gentry, the Porcupine, was one of the first Marvel silver age villains and most notably fought against Ant-Man and Captain America, but also faced the Avengers, the X-Men and the Defenders.
A crime lord who wants total world domination. He sure deserves his reputation as the Master of Terror.
After encountering the Kree hero Captain Marvel, Carol Danvers was accidentally subjected to otherworldly radiation that transformed her into a superhuman warrior. Calling herself Ms. Marvel, she established herself as one of the most powerful and prominent heroes and respected member of the Avengers. She has now adopted the mantle of Captain Marvel for herself.
Elizabeth Allan was a classmate of Peter Parker. She dated and later married Harry Osborn, Peter's best friend. She has a son named Normie Osborn.
The brilliant Russian neurosurgeon Dr. Tanya Belinsky would take first the mantle of the Red Guardian for sometime. An encounter with a powerful villain made her the nuclear powerhouse Starlight.
Kariooq is a member of the Great Beasts, supernatural beings who were exiled into their home dimension to keep them from overtaking the earthly realm. Kariooq first encountered Alpha Flight when they travelled to the Realm of the Beasts in an attempt to recover the soul of Walter Langkowski. Kariooq was easily defeated by Shaman who used ice, Kariooq's ancient enemy to stop the Great Beast.
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