Wow look at that. Sometimes you pick up a book you never thought you'd enjoy and end up smiling most of the way through. Surprise!

Nova: Origin is a neat little story because you really don't have to know much about the original. This is Sam's story and it's all about living up to his father's name and becoming the new NOVA! Which is basically like a space version of Iron-man suit...I guess. Listen, it's badass. Also Sam is very normal teen or just has fun being a damn hero. I love when they let their kid characters act like damn kids and be excited about shooting lazes out of their freaking hands.

The only negative I can think of is sometimes the characters feel a bit cliche and the huge exposition dump at the end of issue 4. But hey, that's just one little thing in otherwise fun and beautifully drawn story. Go check out Nova. It's FUN. Which is a nice change.