Nova (Sam Alexander)

Nova
Textless cover of Nova vol. 5 #10 (August 2016). Art by Humberto Ramos and Edgar Delgado.
Publication information
Publisher	Marvel Comics
First appearance	Marvel Point One #1 (November 2011)
Created by	Jeph Loeb Ed McGuinness
In-story information
Alter ego	Samuel "Sam" Alexander
Species	Alien/human hybrid
Place of origin	Earth-616
Team affiliations	Nova Corps New Warriors New Avengers Avengers S.H.I.E.L.D. Young Avengers Champions Guardians of the Galaxy
Partnerships	Richard Rider
Notable aliases	Sam
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

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.