Nova (Richard Rider)
fictional character, a comic book superhero in the Marvel Comics universe
Nova (real name Richard Rider), is a fictional character and superhero in the Marvel Comics universe, appearing as the main protagonist of the Nova comics. He is a member of the Nova Corps, an intergalactic police force who protects the universe from threats.
He was created by Marv Wolfman, and the late John Buscema, and first appeared in The Man Called Nova #1 in September of 1976.