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Writer Marv Wolfman and artist Sal Buscema were interested in writing a comic-book series on then-newbie superhero Nova, so they summoned him with a TV ad. When meeting Nova, Buscema (who had a photo camera to take reference images of Nova) was worried at Nova being too short to be likeable, but Wolfman suggested he'd be drawn taller. The three tried to meet editor Stan Lee, but secretary Beth Bleckley reported he was on a lecture tour.[2]
As Lee was unavailable, the trio went to Long Island to see a demonstration of Nova's powers for reference; Buscema was impressed but Wolfman was more interested in having lunch. The demo was interrupted by the attack of Tyrannus, his Tyrannoids and his giant robot Earth-Shaker. Wolfman and Buscema escaped unscathed and re-joined Nova for an encounter with Lee. However, Lee was uninterested in a title about an unexperienced, unproved hero in a competitive market, delaying the idea for one year, then assigning Wolfman to the title "Midas the Million Dollar Mouse!" with artist John Costanza.[2]
As he slept he was woke up by his wife Joan which in turn was awakened by a sharp noise. Going to the window with his wife and her three sons they noticed the presence of a monstrous being that turned out to be the Lizard creature, and having he been stuck in fear, it was his wife who took the trouble to call 911.[1]See Also
- 2 appearance(s) of Sal Buscema (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) of Sal Buscema (Earth-616)
- 2 image(s) of Sal Buscema (Earth-616)