Nova #104
"Mission pour un homme mort !" marks a pivotal moment in the Nova series, delivering a tense, character-driven story that deepens the mystery surrounding the Sin-Eater’s motives. Written by Peter David and illustrated with gritty precision by Rich Buckler—whose dynamic pencils are echoed in the cover by the same hand—this 1986 issue explores the emotional toll of violence and loss, as Matt Murdock grapples with the fallout of a judge’s murder and Spidey confronts a killer with a personal vendetta. The haunting atmosphere and layered storytelling are brought to life through Buckler’s bold art, with inks by Breeding, Baker, Redding, and Rubinstein, and vibrant colors by George Roussos.
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Matt Murdock is unable to prevent Sin-Eater from shooting down a judge in cold blood and escaping. Out on the street, Spidey battles the Sin-Eater and learns that he is the killer of Jean De-Wolff. Fearing for Aunt May's safety, he has to let the villain go. Spidey investigates Jean's apartment looking for clues and finds that she collected pictures of him. Peter and friends attend Jean's funeral while Matt is mourning at the funeral of his friend, the judge. Sin-Eater kills a priest from the confessional booth.
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