Rich debates with his foe on why anyone would assist him. Later on the world where Annihilus came into the positive universe, the Negative Zone leader explains to Nova that the portal was to open once he returned with help. Annihilus continues his plea for help from Nova who loudly laughs at the idea. Rich tries to deny it at first but then admits that he did and is still considering incinerating him. The bug leader asks if Nova thought he was still on the ship when it was destroyed by the sun. While the creatures continue trying to convince Nova that eternal life is inevitable, the human rocket pushes their entire starship into a nearby star!Īnnihilus appears from behind Rich Rider which startles him. Nova unleashes a powerful blast which instantly destroys the being.Ĭrashing through the outside of Annihilus's ship to gather himself together, Nova gets a better look at the threat and launches an attack of his own. They tell him that they didn't expect to see him again and the Cancerverse is the only option for eternal life. The Many-Angled Ones begin speaking through the infected crew. However, the attacker begins to instantly regeneration in front of Rich! Nova claims he is now sober. Before the arrogant insectoid can answer, a group of Annihilus's creature-infected crew crash through the wall ready to attack!Īlthough still a bit drunk, Rich Rider begins blasting the aliens and makes one explode. Rich Rider Nova reflects on his career as Nova from the beginning up through his current situation with Annihilus.Īfter his time of reflection, Nova starts to ask why Annihilus needs his help. A Bug's Life (Mentioned) ( Topical Reference).Quantum Bands (Behind the scenes in recap).Cosmic Control Rod (Main story and recap).Night Thrasher's Battle Armor (Only in recap).Xandar, Tranta, Andromeda Galaxy (Mentioned).United States of America (Main story and recap).Unidentified space station (Main story and recap).Prime Marvel Universe (Main story and recap).Many-Angled Ones (Main story and recap).Numerous unidentified alien species (Main story and recap).Atlantean-Human Hybrids (Only in recap).Invisible Woman (Sue Storm Richards) (Mentioned).Mister Fantastic (Reed Richards) (Mentioned).
Speedball (Robert Baldwin) (Only in recap).Numerous Arthrosians and Baluurians (Possessed by Many-Angled Ones).Nova (Richard Rider) (Main story and recap).The Cancerverse is bringing an end to mine.