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ROM (1979 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4702113021

Newsstand Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 1N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Deep in space two centuries ago a decisive battle between the forces of good and evil was fought. The brave Spaceknights of Galador defeated the evil sorcery and super-science of the Dire Wraiths and scattered them to the furthest reaches of the galaxy. Now in present day their eternal struggle has spilled over to Earth. Rom, greatest of the Spaceknights, has arrived in Clairton, a small West Virginia town. Frightened by the arrival of a 7' alien, the people of Clairton have called in the National Guard. Can Rom convince those he came to save that the true enemy resides in their very ranks? 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 18N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4646995008

Newsstand Edition. Part 2 of 2 - Guest starring the Uncanny X-Men (Wolverine, Storm, Nightcrawler, Colossus, and Sprite). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. Born from the unnatural union of a Dire Wraith father and a human mother, the malevolent Hybrid has used his powerful psionic and shape-changing abilities to trick the X-Men into thinking that Rom is the evil one. Now, Rom must stave off the powerful mutants long enough to convince them of the true threat before it is too late. 32 pages. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Hybrid. Cover price $0.50.

ROM (1979 Marvel) 40B VF 8.0

No Lakeside Tattooz. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Continuing his quest across the planet, Rom makes the ultimate sacrifice to save children of mankind from the evil clutches of the Pied Piper of legend. Brandy makes the ultimate sacrifice for the love of Rom and perhaps losses her soul in the process. 32 pages. Cover price $0.60.

ROM The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 1C-1ST VF/NM 9.0

George Perez Cover

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #1-29 and Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #73. Written by Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant, and Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Sal Buscema, Greg La Rocque, Joe Sinnott, Steve Mitchell, Ricardo Villamonte, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Rick Magyar. Cover by Sal Buscema. Back Cover by Greg La Rocque and Steve Mitchell. Introduction by Chris Ryall. He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom's quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. NOTE: "ROM Spaceknight is, hands down, one of the most essential Marvel Sagas in the history of the House of Ideas. Those that were there to experience this amazing, thought-provoking, and exciting tale remember it fondly and know just how vital ROM is to the 1980s era of the Marvel Mythos. And for those that were not there to experience ROM firsthand are in for a true treat as this epic sci-fi tale unfolds before them with each thrilling turn of the page." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $125.00.

ROM The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 1D-1ST NM 9.4

ROM vs. the X-Men Cover by Frank Miller

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #1-29 and Power Man and Iron Fist (1972-1986 Hero for Hire) #73. Written by Bill Mantlo, Steven Grant, and Mary Jo Duffy. Art by Sal Buscema, Greg La Rocque, Joe Sinnott, Steve Mitchell, Ricardo Villamonte, Al Milgrom, Chic Stone, Mike Esposito, and Rick Magyar. Cover by Frank Miller and Al Milgrom. Back Cover by Greg La Rocque and Steve Mitchell. Introduction by Chris Ryall. He strikes from outer space...and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where they have infiltrated the highest levels of power - including S.H.I.E.L.D. itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths' true form - and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth make of this armored invader? Will Rom's quest be aided or hindered by encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction? Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. NOTE: "ROM Spaceknight is, hands down, one of the most essential Marvel Sagas in the history of the House of Ideas. Those that were there to experience this amazing, thought-provoking, and exciting tale remember it fondly and know just how vital ROM is to the 1980s era of the Marvel Mythos. And for those that were not there to experience ROM firsthand are in for a true treat as this epic sci-fi tale unfolds before them with each thrilling turn of the page." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $125.00.

ROM The Original Marvel Years Omnibus HC (2024 Marvel) 2B-1ST VF 8.0

Mike Zeck Cover

Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) #30-50, ROM (1979-1986 Marvel) Annual (1982) #1-2, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #99. Written by Bill Mantlo, Mark Gruenwald, Steven Grant, and Bob Harris. Art by Sal Buscema, Pat Broderick, Bob Hall, Greg LaRocque, Bob Harris, Joe Sinnott, Mike Gustovich, Ian Akin, Brian Garvey, Danny Bulanadi, Kevin Dzuban, Rick Magyar, and Terry Austin. Cover by Mike Zeck. Back Cover by Sal Buscema, Ian Akin, and Brian Garvey. Continuing the complete collection of Rom's classic Marvel Universe adventures! Locked in an endless struggle with the Dire Wraiths, Rom's solemn quest to eradicate them from Earth brings him into conflict with the Metal Master and his army of spiders, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and more! The Spaceknight joins Namor to battle monsters of the deep, and Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths' black magic! Meanwhile, Rom's human friend Brandy Clark is transformed, and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! It's a cosmic epic featuring Doctor Strange, the In-Betweener, the Living Tribunal...and the human form of Rom?! Has he been freed from his armor at long last? All that, plus the Skrulls, the ever-lovin' Thing - and a tragedy that even Rom cannot withstand! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 704 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.