Nova

During its 18-issue run from 1994 to 1995, Marvel's Nova series brought Richard Rider back to Earth after his cosmic adventures, grounding him in a more street-level, personal struggle. Written primarily by Chris Marrinan, Fabian Nicieza, and Glenn Greenberg, with artwork from Marrinan, Robert Walker, and Dario Carrasco Jr., the series explored Nova's attempts to balance his superhero duties with a civilian life alongside characters like Laura Dunham and Namorita. It stands as a notable chapter for the character, bridging his classic space-faring origins with the darker, more grounded tone of mid-90s Marvel.