Nova. Vol. 4, Original sin / writer, Gerry Duggan ; peniclers, Paco Medina, David Baldeon, Federico Santagati with John Timms ; inkers, Juan Vlasco, Terry Pallot ; colorist, David Curiel ; letters, Comicraft's Albert Deschesne
Issue #17: penciler, Paco Medina, inker Juan Vlasco -- Issues #18-21: penciler, David Baldeon inker, Terry Pallot -- Issue #22: artists, Federico Santagati with John Timms (p. 17-20) ; inker Juan Vlasco
The Watcher's eye presents a pair of mysteries: was Nova's father a murderer? And what is the secret origin of the Black Novas? Sam Alexander grieves for the Watcher and turns to a friend for help - Rocket Raccoon! As the secrets of the Black Novas and Sam's dad are revealed, Sam's world is torn apart... but can he come out of this stronger? Plus: When the Alexander home is threatened, there may not be anything that Nova can do to help out