I'm really into this Annihilation series. It has superior story, art, and concept. When I think of the best the field can offer, I think of these. It's easily the top 5%, or at least the dedication to production values is so appreciated by moi that it amounts to the same thing.

Nova's very fun, and I'm catching myself making stories that include him. Fun stuff. ( )

Excellent updating of the 1970's cult hero Nova. Abnett and Lanning successfully embrace the Green Lantern aspects of the character while maintaining some of the goofiness of the original. Far superior to the attempted 90s relaunch of the same character. ( )

One of my fave characters from the Annihilation story arc. Richard Riderrrr! I have no idea with regards to his history pre-Annihilation & I didn't follow the Civil War story arc (oh Marvel... no one does crossovers like youuu =_=)... sooo was kinda 'playing it by ear' for Nova #1-#3 (Richard Rider goes home to Earth for some R&R)... andddd then #4-#7 is actually included in the Annihilation Conquest Book #2 TPB... so if you're not interested in Nova's short stint back home on Earth you can just skip this volume and you'd still be able to follow the Annihilation Conquest storyline fine. Yup. Apart from that... prettty much enjoyed this... h'yup. ( )