Nova #3 (Marvel, 1976) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages....
Auction amount: $97.99
Sold: Aug 18, 2013
Nova #3 Values
Publisher: Marvel, 1976
About Nova #3
Origin and first appearance of Diamondhead (Arch Dyker). Condor cameo. Letter from Fred Hembeck. John Buscema cover. Sal Buscema art.Why sell your comic books with Heritage Auctions?
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COVER DETAILS
Characters: Nova; Diamondhead
Pencils: John Buscema ?
Inks: Frank Giacoia
Letters: Dan Crespi ?
Notes: Possible John Buscema pencils and Giacoia inks provided by Nick Caputo (2006). Previous indexer credited Ron Wilson and Mike Esposito as possible artists. Marvel Comics Index #8B lists Sal Buscema as penciler.
STORY DETAILS
Characters: Nova [also appears as Richard Rider]; Diamondhead (introduction, origin); Condor; Destructoid; Robert Rider; Charles Rider; Gloria Rider; Bernie Dillon; Roger "Caps" Cooper; Ginger Jaye; Mike Burley; Megaman (off panel)
Synopsis: Diamondhead is seeking more power to enable him to fight someone called the Dreaded One, which brings him into conflict with Nova and also into an alliance with the Condor. Meanwhile, Rich Rider faces problems at home and at school.
Pages: 18.000
Script: Marv Wolfman
Pencils: Sal Buscema (breakdowns); Tom Palmer (finished art)
Inks: Tom Palmer
Letters: Irving Watanabe; Gaspar Saladino (p. 1)
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