Sam Alexander, the younger Nova introduced in 2011, is stepping back into the ring in a new one-shot — well, make that “rings.” Marvel has announced Nova: Return of the Rings #1, a Marvel’s Voices one-shot arriving in October that kicks off a new saga centered on the Ten Rings of Power and doubles as a celebration of Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month.
Writer Josh Trujillo, who’s also writing Planet of the Apes Vs. Fantastic Four, is joined by Rafael Loureiro, known for his work on Dazzler. A bonus story by writer Juan Ponce and artist Andy Pereira rounds out the issue, focusing on how Sam balances heroics with family life.
If you’re not up on your recent Marvel lore, the Ten Rings of Power, once worn by The Mandarian, were blasted across space by Ironheart and Forge in the pages of Invincible Iron Man. Now one ring has returned with a new bearer determined to seize the Xandarian Worldmind, the sentient supercomputer that guides the Nova Corps, as the first step toward galactic domination. If you read the recent Nova series starring the older Nova, Richard Rider, you know the Worldmind is currently in his possession, so maybe we’ll see a guest appearance here?
“It’s such a thrill to write for one of Marvel’s biggest teen heroes! With so many memorable stories behind him, Sam Alexander is uniquely qualified to take on this threat,” said Trujillo. “This is a high-stakes adventure with a fierce villain, and huge consequences for the entire Marvel Universe. To save the day, Sam will be drawing inspiration from his fellow heroes, and also his familial roots. Everything has led to this moment! I hope new readers give this Nova special a chance. He’s an iconic character who leads with courage and heart. But it’s gonna take a lot more than that to survive this experience! Good luck!”
Nova: Return of the Rings #1 goes on sale October 14 and is available for preorder now.