Name: Richard Rider
Alias: Nova Prime, Kid Nova, Nova #11249-44396, the Human Rocket, Quasar
Affiliation: Nova Corps, Guardians of the Galaxy, United Front, New Warriors, Defenders, Champions of Xandar, Secret Avengers
Special abilities: Access to the Nova Force; energy projection and absorption; superhuman strength, speed, durability, agility, and reflexes; ability to exert influence over gravitational forces and open wormholes; regenerative healing factor; and, flight
Background: Richard Rider, a high schooler in New York, is selected as the successor to the last surviving member of the Nova Corps, Rhomann Dey. Rider then takes on the uniform of the Corps and travels the galaxy fighting villains of the Marvel universe and teaming with the Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor and Spider-Man. He later joins a few of his fellow villains and travels to Xandar to help the Xandarians against the Skrulls. When the Skrulls are defeated, he gives up his powers and returns to Earth. He later regains his powers and takes on Annihilus.
Relationships: Namorita, ex-girlfriend; Robert Rider, Nova, brother
First Versus appearance: Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Appearances in other media:
Video games: Marvel Super Hero Squad: The Infinity Gauntlet, Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order, Marvel: Future Fight, Marvel Puzzle Quest (Sam Alexander version)
