Nova - #13: On the Last Day (Marvel 7/2008)
Plot Summary
Overview
Beginning a three-part adventure – starring Galactus and the Silver Surfer! Nova has received an emergency call from a planet in peril – but how do you save a world being devoured by a force of nature? Is there any way to stop the big G from eating, or do you instead try to save as many refugees as possible? And do you reach out to your former ally – who is once again a feared Herald?
Whatever Nova decides, nothing will prepare him – or you – for the horror known as Harrow! With all these awesome ingredients (Galactus! Silver Surfer! Nova! A new villain! A killer creative team!), this is your chance to jump onboard the book that Wizard calls “one of Marvel’s most consistently entertaining monthly books!”
Appearances
NovaGalactus
Silver Surfer
Worldmind
Harrow 1st Appearance
Creators
Joe Quesada ( editor )Guru Efx ( colorer )
Alex Maleev ( cover )
Andy Lanning ( writer )
Scott Hanna ( inker )
Dan Buckley ( other )
Dan Abnett ( writer )
Cory Petit ( letterer )
Bill Rosemann ( editor )
Wellinton Alves ( penciler )
Lauren Sankovitch ( editor )
Latest Reviews
The resurrection of the cosmic corner of the Marvel universe by DnA has been nothing short of genius. These guys really know how to write space stories and Nova in particular. This issue is one of their best so far and a great jumping-on point for new readers. There is a lot going on here but it is never confusing.
What I like the most about this story is that instead of the hero seeking to prevent Galactus from lunching on some populated planet, here we have a story where the hero knows he can't realistically put a stop to the cosmic behemoth's ugly feeding habit. This simple stroke of genius allows the writers to come up with some fascinating moral dilemmas, psychological interplays, and physical challenges which all play out in well-constructed fashion as our hero attempts to prioritise what he needs to do in order to save as many lives as possible. I particularly enjoyed the bitter clashes between Nova and the dying planet's ruler. Although DnA bestow these two characters with very polar views, the reader is allowed to see the merits in both of their arguments (even if we know that Nova is right). This is intelligent comic book writing.
On the side of the art, Wellinton Alves returns with a splash. The visuals are suitably lush and alien with plenty to enjoy. The last few off-world pages, including the last cliffhanger panel, are particulary outstanding.
All I can say is that this book just keeps getting better.
