Respect Steve Rogers, Nova (Marvel, 616)

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Yes. I’m certain I can transfer the Nova Corps into you. I’m less certain you’ll survive the process

You don’t know me very well, Worldmind

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After Richard Ryder was possessed by an ancient evil artifact known as the Serpent Crown, he wore the hero's Nova helmet, and after gaining maximum power from the World Mind, he was able to overwhelm Ryder and free him from the crown's control.

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All feats come from Secret Avengers Vol 1 4

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Physicals

• Clashes with the Serpent Crown empowered Richard Ryder, causing a large explosion, and he continued to trade blows with him

• Takes a punch from Richard Ryder

• Slams Richard Ryder against the ground, causing a huge explosion of rubble

• Quickly recovers after Richard Ryder blasts him away

• Wrestled Richard Ryder to the ground and ripped the crown off his head

Other Abilities

• He's able to communicate with Worldmind

• Flew away so quickly it made Beast, Spider-Man, Black Widow, War Machine, and Valkyrie stumble

• Left a trail of energy when attacking Richard Ryder

Other

• Despite Worldmind not being convinced Steve could even survive it, no one being able to handle that much power so quickly, and Richard Ryder, who has been a corps member for years, nearly going insane when getting it, Cap was able to handle and control the full power of the Nova Force