Dr Nova

Real Name: Nathaniel Nova

Background: Nathaniel Nova was a brilliant scientist and inventor, a humanitarian and explorer. With his personal fortune, he founded the Nova Institute. One of his students was Michael Sargon, who matured into one of the greatest threats the world has ever seen. To combat Sargon's menace, Nova recruited a team of superheroes known as the Sentries, their leader, another of his students, Soundwave I. Known as the Sentries, they battled Sargon and other menaces for several years.

A computer simulation of Nova's personality was transplanted into a spacecraft, the Guardian, belonging to Viceroy when he led the Liberators.

Group Affiliation:: Founder of the Sentries

Status: Retired

Skills: Nova holds doctorates in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and medicine. He is also a black belt in Yoshinkai-style aikido and a pretty good cook.

Technology: As a genius inventor and scientist, Nova has access to technology decades ahead of its time.

Creator: Jim LoPiano

First Appearance: THE SENTRIES #1

Character Sheet

Dr Nova (Silver Age)