Nova #10

Sean Ryan / Corey Smith / Humberto RamosMarvel Comics2016

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Series
Nova (2015) Vol. 6

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Art Film and Television Space AdventureSuperheroIdentity QuestComing of AgeComicsAdolescents

Summary

This volume is issue #10 of Nova Vol. 6, published in the 2015 All-New, All-Different era of Marvel Comics. Written by Sean Ryan with art by Cory Smith and a cover by Humberto Ramos, it was released on August 31, 2016, and runs 28 pages. Earlier in the story, teenage Nova Sam Alexander had been searching for his missing father, Jesse Alexander, as a member of the Avengers. From issue #7 onward the clues pointed deep into space, launching a cosmic adventure tied into the Avengers titles, and issues #8 and #9 brought the series into the Civil War II crossover, with Sam torn between Iron Man and Captain Marvel. This issue continues that arc: Sam must confront questions about his origins and his powers. The other Novas across the galaxy are dead or missing, his father is still unaccounted for, and he must find the answers himself. At the same time, school troubles multiply as friendships and family life intertwine with the larger story, while cosmic powers such as the Shi'ar Empire and the Imperial Guard continue to clash with the young Nova. This is issue #10 of the series (11 issues in all), part of the closing chapter of Sam Alexander's Nova story; the next issue brings the series to its end and to the decision to hang up the helmet.

Editor's review

《新星》第六卷处于漫威“全新全异”重启后的少年英雄阵容中,与《迈尔斯·莫拉莱斯:终极蜘蛛侠》《惊奇女士》一样,把一个仍在为考试、家庭与身份保密而烦恼的青少年放进银河战场。本册的看点有三:其一,编剧肖恩·瑞安没有让山姆变成无所不能的宇宙强者,他仍在追问“我的力量从哪来”“父亲到底在哪”,这种带着怀疑的成长感是全书的情感核心;其二,画面由科里·史密斯执笔,宇宙场景与少年日常的节奏切换干脆,战斗分镜明快,封面则由温贝托·拉莫斯操刀,辨识度极高;其三,本册紧接“内战II”余波,山姆在钢铁侠与惊奇队长之间的摇摆,是理解他之后做出“是否继续当新星”决定的关键一环。单独读这一期可能会跟不上前情,但对收集V6完整线、或想系统了解山姆·亚历山大这条人物线的读者来说,本册不可跳过。

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Reading tips

  1. 先读V6第1—9期再读本册,否则身世线与内战II线索会断裂。
  2. 可与《全新全异复仇者联盟》第10期对读,理解山姆寻父与太空营救的联动。
  3. 留意山姆与母亲、同学、凯莉的日常互动,这些段落承载了“身份是否要公开”的主题。
  4. 读完本册后继续第11期,才能看到系列结局与理查德·赖德相关的收束。

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FAQ

这本《新星》第10期是合订本还是单期漫画? 是单期漫画,28页全彩,漫威2016年8月31日发行,封面价为3.99美元,属于2015年开启的《新星》第六卷,而不是收录多期的合集单行本。
读这一册需要先读哪些内容? 建议至少先读《新星》第六卷第1至第9期,并了解“内战II”大致背景。本册延续山姆寻找失踪父亲、以及他在钢铁侠与惊奇队长之间的立场纠结,直接跳读会缺少关键前情。
这一册的主创是谁? 编剧为肖恩·瑞安(Sean Ryan),内文绘画与上色线稿由科里·史密斯(Cory Smith)完成,封面由温贝托·拉莫斯绘制,编辑为尼克·洛与德文·刘易斯。
本册之后系列还有吗? 第六卷共11期,本册是第10期,第11期于2016年9月底发行后该卷完结。中文版是否引进整卷,各家出版社情况不同,需以实际出版物为准。

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About the author

Sean Ryan Author

Sean Ryan is a comics writer about whom public information is currently limited; neither his nationality nor his dates of birth and death are clearly recorded. Judging from the 14 works held in the collection, his writing is mainly concentrated in the field of superhero comics. Representative works include volumes 2, 3, 6 and 11 of the Nova series and issue 10, as well as the Spider-Man 100th Anniversary Special, A+X issue 16 and Prowler volume 2. These works mostly build on established characters from the Marvel universe, with themes involving the growth of teenage heroes, teamwork and the struggle between good and evil. The storytelling moves at a brisk pace and pays attention to the interplay between dialogue and action scenes. On the site, his works are categorized under art, film and television, children's books and comics and cartoons, indicating a readership that includes both young readers and adult comics fans. Although little is known about his personal life, these works show that he has maintained a steady output as a superhero comics writer.

Corey Smith Author

Corey Smith is an author whose publicly available personal information is limited. Five of his works are currently held in the collection, all belonging to the "Nova" series: Nova Issue 10, Nova Volume 4, Nova Volume 3, Nova Volume 5, and Nova Volume 7. Judging from these titles, his writing covers such categories as art, film and television, children's books, and comics and cartoons, addressing both young readers and the general public, with content leaning toward illustrated, accessible popular reading. Because his dates of birth and death, nationality, and educational background are not reliably documented, his personal history cannot be described in detail. What can be confirmed is that he has steadily released works in a serialized, volume-by-volume format, establishing a fairly consistent publishing rhythm within the series and contributing to the dissemination of the related subjects. Readers seeking a fuller picture of his creative output will need to wait for more public information to emerge.

Humberto Ramos Author

Humberto Ramos (Humberto Ramos) is a comics creator whose nationality, birth and death dates, and other public information are limited. Judging from the thirty-four works included in the database, his creative focus is on superhero comics. Representative works include multiple volumes and issues in the Amazing Spider-Man series, such as Parker Luck and Night Shift, as well as Nova. His works are often categorized under children's books, comics and cartoons, premium fiction, film and television adaptations, art, and quality web fiction, suggesting that his art and storytelling appeal to both young readers and adult comics fans. His continued involvement in Spider-Man-related stories has given these works a certain recognizability among Chinese readers. Overall, Ramos is known for superhero material, and his works combine entertainment value with visual expressiveness.