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Comic Book Review: Nova #20
I am sure that some new readers are picking up Nova with the buzz about War of Kings. DnA nicely re-cap the past nineteen issues of Nova for those readers. And DnA do it in a fashion that does not bore readers who have been aboard this train since the first issue. Marvel continues to display a savvy marketing sense and knowing how to make their big events new reader friendly and easy to consume.
Overall: Nova #20 was another good read. DnA continue to impress me with their quality work that ...
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Original at Giant Size Marvel Comics
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Original at Film Fodder
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Original at Weekly Comic Book Review
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Original at Collected Comics Library
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