Nova (2010 Marvel Animated Universe)

Nova (real name Sam Alexander) is one of the main characters of the animated TV series Ultimate Spider-Man. He is a super-hero with cosmic-energy abilities. He is the last of the Nova Corps after former member Titus killed them to claim another helmet. Sam was taken in by the Guardians of the Galaxy and trained by Rocket Raccoon before leaving the team for Earth to become a S.H.I.E.L.D. trainee. In season three, Sam becomes Nova Prime while fighting Titus and the Chitauri. In season four, he leaves the team to help Nick Fury protect Madame Web before returning in the two-part series finale "Graduation Day" for the eponymous ceremony. 
==Personality==
Sam is hotheaded, arrogant, impulsive and immature, which makes him the loose cannon of the team. He is far more enthusiastic than Spider-Man, Sam’s eagerness can be a blessing and a curse for him and the rest of his team. Throughout seasons one and two, he serves as a rival to fellow trainee Spider-Man. His massive ego causes him to be problematic for his teammates, especially during battles. He spends most of his time during fights trying to show off how cool he is, clicking photos on his mobile, rather than actually helping his teammates to win the fight. 
==History==
Years ago, Sam lost his entire family due to unknown circumstances. At some point in time, Sam joined the Nova Corps and received cosmic abilities which he is able to channel via his helmet, taking "Nova" as his code name. He is the last surviving member of the Corps after another member, Titus, betrayed the Corps to the Chitauri. Eventually, Nova is found by the Guardians of the Galaxy and is recruited as a member of the team, but later leaves the team to return to Earth and is recruited by S.H.I.E.L.D. as a trainee in order to become a superhero.
==Powers and Abilities==
Sam can fly at incredible speeds, project blasts of energy, and is capable of traveling unharmed through space under his own power.
==Gallery==
Disney Infinity Marvel Spider-Man.jpg|Nova's Disney Infinity figure
==Trivia==
*Nova is allergic to peanuts.
*Nova has a leporiphobia (afraid of rabbits), as seen in the episode "Strange".
*Sam doesn't like authority or the responsibilities of maintaining a civilian identity at Midtown High.
*Sam got a new suit when finding out he had more power in his helmet during the events of The Return of the Guardians of the Galaxy.
*Nova has a jet-pack despite the fact that he can fly.
*Nova's mentor is Rocket Raccoon.
*Unlike his comic counterpart, he doesn't have a family, especially a father who was a Supernova.
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