Nova #9 Review

NOVA #9
Written by Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning
Art by Wellinton Alves

Well, this was a curious turn of events. Not bad mind you, but I was under the impression this Knowhere arc would be several issues long. However, it was wrapped up in this issue and Nova was sent elsewhere for the next arc.

Basically, we learn more about Cosmo, the Russian, telepathic dog, and the events that lead up to this Abyss mess on the Knowhere station. Cosmo, who's awesome and I'd buy a mini-series or ongoing of any day, is the Knowhere's head security officer and is holding all of the residents in a null space collar he's wearing that will keep them safe from Abyss and his zombifying powers.

Speaking of Abyss, the Luminals, who are Avengers knockoffs from another planet, brought the villain here in an attempt to discard him at the edge of the universe. Obviously, things didn't go alright and his power is seeping out of his prison and he's zombified the Luminals. Nova and Cosmo set out to seal him back up. Nova uses the Technophage virus to take control of and repair Abyss' prison while Cosmo opens up a can on the Luminals with his insane telepathic and telekinetic powers. Once resealed, Abyss' power fades and the Luminals crumple to dust.

As thanks for helping them, Cosmo hooks Nova up with a transport and coordinates to the Technarchy homeworld. For those unaware, the Phalanx came from the Technarchy and they will most likely cure Nova of his transmode virus. However, Gamora and Drax made their appearance again at the end of this issue as they followed Nova to the Technarchy homeworld.

Verdict - Must Read. It's a must read just for the Cosmo stuff. Nova continues to impress and this issue has enough action, story and comedy to keep anyone entertained.

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