Well look what else I found out there another cool statue. Ya know I was just talking a couple of postings ago about how that sucked for Nova to have recently died. But you know how it is in the world of comic books and sci-fi when it comes to the concept of "death". Elektra, Superman and Spock were all "dead" at one point. See where I'm going with this boys and girls? I think Richard Ryder was probably the coolest Marvel teenage superhero back in the 80's and dead or alive I want to commemorate Nova's legacy. I'm sure you all know that Nova's appearance in # 23 is what made that issue among the handful of classic issues in the ROM series. If your memory on it is a bit hazy go here for an entertaining recap: http://siskoid.blogspot.com/2008/10/spaceknight-saturdays-secret-invasion.html and if you thought that was cool you may want to check out a recap of the What If issue surrounding that Nova adventure: http://siskoid.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-if-nova-had-not-given-up-his.html
And while your at it head over here to see some cool art work and sketches of various DC & Marvel characters including a few of our favorite Spaceknight I've never seen before. Take note of a cool sketch of a couple of teenage fan boys in awe of some comic book spinner racks as if they were the black monoliths from 2001. You all know how I miss those spinner racks. Damn I miss the 80's!: http://mafus.blogspot.com/search?q=romOh and one last thing, I should be getting my copy of ANNIHILATORS sometime Wednesday from my local shop (Crush Comics) which means I'll have a review of it up by Wed. night (Pacific time) or first thing Thursday.
As a kid I had (I think) the first issue of Nova. My brother - who was always a crafty/arty-type - used a skateboard helmet to make a replica Nova mask/helmet for me (even though I think he wore it more than I did!)
ReplyDeleteNova wasn't only a cool character, he had one of the best looking costumes. He'll be back. They always come back. And I love that drawing of the kids. It's very nicely done. Good find Dave.
ReplyDeleteThose statues are awesome! Nova has a great costume and ranks right up there with Spider-Womans and the Phoenix number.
ReplyDeleteOn a sidenote Dave you have the best headings on any blog or site on the inter webby - they always crack me up with their references. Nice one!
when i was a kid there was this huge two floor comic shop in Berkeley where i used to get all my 3 for a $1.00 comics. aside from Godzilla and Shogun Warriors the most frequently purchased title was NOVA. it was his costume and Sal Buscema's penciling that drew me to it at first. but as i started reading them i also dug Nova along with the other characters. thanks for the comments guys.
ReplyDeleteGotta love those three for a dollar bins. It's how you get hooked on a comic you wouldn't have bought otherwise. And I agree about the headers Dan. They always leave me rolling. I also agree enthusiastically about Spiderwoman and Phoenix (mostly the green one...not Dark Phoenix, although that's nice too). Can we add Black Canary onto that list too please? I adore fishnets.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the plug, Dave! I love the blog. Can't wait to catch up on your posts.
ReplyDeleteyeah Barb i like them fishnets too. especially with a pair of high heels to go with em.
ReplyDeleteyour welcome Matt hope to see you back here soon. your masthead was a perfect fit for this posting. plus i had recently done a posting about spinner racks as well.