Nova #4

Sent into space to scout the fleet of Chitauri warships on their way to destroy the Earth, Nova bites off more than he can chew when the young hero decides to stage a preemptive attack on the fleet. Although things start off well, Sam soon finds himself at the mercy of the aliens and a former member of the Nova Squadron who blames Sam's father for the loss of his eye and his current predicament.

There's quite a bit of action here, and I like the character of Titus (seriously, what's not to like about one-eyes space tigers?). However, Titus' motivations seem a little shaky, as does his version of events concerning the actions of Sam's father which led to him being forced to work for the Chitauri.

The story gets a little sloppy int the middle, and there's no Rocket Raccoon, but the series continues to be fun and high-spirited, and promises more of Titus and a perhaps even a direct attack on Sam's family in the next issue. That, along with some more great art by Ed McGuinness, is enough to make me come back next month for more. For fans.

[Marvel, $2.99]