Nathaniel Nova

Real Name: Nathaniel Nova
Background: Nathaniel Nova is a brilliant scientist and inventor, a professor, explorer, and philanthropist. He was the inventor of the super-strong yet light alloy tritanium. With his personal fortune, he founded the Nova Institute, a world-class scientific research institute. As a professor, one of his students was Michael Sargon, who matured into one of the greatest threats the world has ever seen.
Nova is well-known as a compassionate and generous humanitarian.
To combat Sargon's menace, Nova recruited a team of superheroes. 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 the galactic superheroes known as the Liberators.
High schools and other institutions have been named after Doctor Nova, including one in Pacific City, California.
Group Affiliation: Founder of the Sentries
Status: Retired
Skills: Nova holds doctorates in physics, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, literature, social sciences, 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
Category:Heroes
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Category:Modern Age
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