Space may be a vacuum, but Annihilation didn't pull its heroes out of nowhere! Journey through time, space, and continuity with the sensational space saga's stars! The re-making of Adam Warlock and the first look at his nemesis Thanos! See the origin of Nova and Quasar, while Bug watches the origins of >tik< EVERYBODY! Monsters, mammals, and more! Collects Bug #1, Tales to Astonish #13, Nova #1, Quasar #1, Rocket Raccoon #1-4, Marvel Spotlight #6, Logan's Run #6, and Marvel Premiere #1.

See how Nova’s rise began in this power-packed origin! Before NEW WARRIORS and ANNIHILATION, Nova was one of the seventies' most scintillating stars! Experience the birth of Marvel's sci-fi hero like never before with a framing sequence by fan-favorite NOVA scribes Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning!

Nova must face the supervillain duo of Powerhouse and the Condor! What are their nefarious plans for the neophyte hero?

Nova may be strong, but can he defeat a foe made of pure diamond? And can Richard Rider stand up to the school bully?

Thor has fallen under the mental domination of the Corruptor! Can the Human Rocket withstand the power of a thunder god?

Nova must face down Tyrannus and his colossal Earth-Shaker robot! Even more frightening, Nova comes face-to-face with Stan Lee!

Richard Rider's uncle has been murdered! And the suspect is…Peter Parker?!

Nova battles Sandman at his old high school in an attempt to save his classmate's older brother, Samuel Burley. Meanwhile, Charles Rider's financial troubles send him down an uncertain path.

Nova's on a mission to save the Burley brothers! And when Nick Fury asks for Nova's assistance in the rescue, Richard just can't say no!

It's the final showdown against Yellow Claw! ‘Nuff said!