After all of the Nova Corp are killed in action by the inter dimensional insectoid, Annihilus. The last surviving member of the Nova Corp, Rhomann Dey, transmits his powers into a New York teen named Richard Rider. Rider is thrust into a position he has no prior training or knowledge of, leading to a brutal encounter with Annihilus, Rider is left hurting really bad. He seeks help from the cosmic crusader Silver Surfer to help him finally take out Annihilus.
