—NovaLady -- the Nova Corps stands in defense of every system in the universe. And I don't see a scenario where someone working with Loki gets to call the shots. If anyone is bringing Nebula down, it will be us. And we will take possession of the Asgardian doomsday weapon. We've been tracking her since she helped Thanos regain his powers -- not that they did him much good. We should be able to intercept her before she reaches Sol.
Appearing in 1st story
Featured Characters:
- Asgardians of the Galaxy (Main story and flashback)
- Throg (Simon Walterson)
- Skurge the Executioner
- Thunderstrike (Kevin Masterson) (Main story and flashback)
- Valkyrie (Brunnhilde) (Main story and flashback)
- Kid Loki (Main story and flashback)
- Angela (Aldrif Odinsdottir)
- Annabelle Riggs
Supporting Characters:
- Clea (Only in flashback)
Antagonists:
- Nova Corps
- Nova (Commander Scott Adsit)
- Numerous unnamed Nova
- Majestor Gladiator (Kallark)
- Naglfar Armada
- Nebula
Characters:
- Shi'ar Empire (Mentioned)
- Eric Kevin Masterson (Mentioned) (Only in flashback)
- Wrecking Crew (Mentioned) (Only in flashback)
- Damage Control (Mentioned) (Only in flashback)
- Loki (Mentioned)
- Loki (Mentioned)
- Thanos (Mentioned) (Deceased)
- Thor (Odinson) (Catatonic)
Races and Species:
- Gods (Corpses)
- Numerous unidentified alien species
- Frogs
- Asgardian-Storm Giant Hybrids
- Humans (Main story and flashback)
- Frost Giants (Main story and flashback)
- Strontians
- Asgardians (Main story and flashback)
- Shi'ar (Mentioned)
- Xandarians (Mentioned)
- Robots
- Zombies (Mentioned)
- Faltine Hybrids (Only in flashback)
- Demigods (Mentioned)
- Eternal-Luphomoid Hybrids
Locations:
- Prime Marvel Universe (Main story and flashback)
- Shi'ar Galaxy
- Hel, Niffleheim (Mentioned)
- Hell (Invoked)
- Milky Way (Main story and flashback)
- Sol (Main story and flashback)
- Earth (Main story and flashback)
- United States of America (Main story and flashback)
- New York (Only in flashback)
- New York City (Only in flashback)
- Manhattan (Only in flashback)
- Greenwich Village (Only in flashback)
- Manhattan (Only in flashback)
- New York City (Only in flashback)
- New Jersey
- New York (Only in flashback)
- United States of America (Main story and flashback)
- Earth (Main story and flashback)
- Sol (Main story and flashback)
- Asgard (Mentioned) (Only in flashback)
Items:
- Nova Star and Nova Force
- Thunderstrike
- Dragonfang
- Destroyer (Main story and flashback)
- Frogjolnir
- A fragment of the Rainbow Bridge (Behind the scenes) (Only in flashback)
- Bloodaxe
- Trojan Horse (Mentioned)
- Nebula's axe
- Naglfar Beacon
- Unidentified metal arm prosthesis
Vehicles:
- Naglfar
- Asgard's Reach (Mentioned)
- Nova Dreadnought and other ships
- Toothgnasher
Events:
- The Asgard/Shi'ar War (Mentioned)
- Ragnarök (Mentioned)
Synopsis for 1st story
The Nova Corps reach Chandilar to help defeat the horde of undead Asgardian gods. Nebula flees with the Naglfar Armada while the Asgardians of the Galaxy's ship is impounded. Angela allows the Nova Corps to arrest her team as a ruse to gather intelligence. Under interrogation by Nova Corps commander Scott Adsit, Angela learns that Nebula is headed for Earth. Meanwhile locked in their cells Valkyrie informs Kid Loki that she does not trust his intentions. Kid Loki knows that Valkyrie seeks to sever her bond with Annabelle Riggs. He suggests that he is able to give her what she desires if only she has a little faith in him. He also tells her she underestimates her mortal counterpart and Annabelle was the person they truly wanted to recruit in the first place.
Unable to convince the Nova Corps that they are ones best suited to take down Nebula, the Asgardians make a break for their ship. Loki snaps his fingers which forcibly transforms Valkyrie into Annabelle. Under fire Annabelle finds she cannot change back and puts on a fallen Nova helmet. Loki uses his magic which enables Annabelle to access the helmets Nova powers. Seeing Annabelle joining in the skirmish, Loki decides to warn Thor of Nebula's plans. He teleports to Earth but arrives too late. Nebula has his brother incapacitated and blows the Naglfar Beacon.
Solicit Synopsis
ASGARDIANS UNDER ARREST!
Just when Nebula falls within their grasp, the Asgardians of the Galaxy find themselves in hot water with the Nova Corps! And every second they’re detained, Nebula comes closer to ruling the galaxy. What’s a team of warriors and assassins to do?