After a devastating assault cripples the Nova Corps and throws the galaxy into political chaos, reckless Earth teenager Richard Rider is chosen by a dying Centurion to inherit the immense power of the Nova Force. Forced into an escalating interstellar war between the Kree Empire and Xandar, Richard must evolve from an impulsive outsider into a symbol of hope as ruthless Accuser Ronan launches a campaign of cosmic conquest—while a mysterious titan named Thanos quietly manipulates events from the shadows in pursuit of the Infinity Gems.
