Nova

Few characters carry the weight of an entire world's tragedy quite like Nova, who made her debut in the pages of Beneath the Planet of the Apes back in 1970, right at the heart of the Silver Age. A figure drawn from the iconic science-fiction universe, she shares her stories with some of the most memorable names in that saga — Colonel George Taylor, Zira, Cornelius, Doctor Zaius, and General Ursus — a roster that signals just how close to the center of the action she stands. Marvel brought her corner of this post-apocalyptic world to readers across a remarkable span stretching all the way to 2024, with Beware the Planet of the Apes and Planet of the Apes among her most prominent homes. For collectors drawn to the intersection of classic science fiction and comics history, Nova is a quietly enduring presence well worth seeking out.