Description: This is a fantastic collection of 4 vintage ROM comic books from Marvel Comics. The series features the adventures of the cyborg superhero ROM as he battles the evil Dire Wraiths. The comics are from 1980 and are in Very Fine grade, with an average grade of VF. The issues included are #2, #3, #4, and #6, all in newsstand variants. The comics are in English and feature the iconic characters created by Sal Buscema and Bill Mantlo. The comics are boarded and are first editions, making them a great addition to any collection. This lot is perfect for fans of superheroes and collectors of comics and memorabilia. Lot of 4 very nice copies. See photos. #2:Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After an encounter with yet another Dire Wraith disguised in human form, Rom returns to the small town of Clairton. Here he seeks out Brandy Clark, the one person who has befriended and believed him. However, thinking Brandy in danger, Steve, her boyfriend, summons the authorities. Once again Rom is forced to defend himself against those he has come to save. Meanwhile, a secret cabal of shape-shifting aliens meets and plans the destruction of the one being capable of thwarting their diabolical plans. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. #3:Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Frank Miller cover. As Rom stands overlooking the countryside he contemplates his lost humanity and longs to return home. However, the threat posed by the Dire Wraiths demands his attention yet again. Also, Brandy Clark can't get Rom and his warning out of her head as she returns home to find visitors of another kind in her apartment. Meanwhile, disguised Dire Wraiths use one man's own xenophobia to twist his hate and fear of Rom to their own ends. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. #4:Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. Duped by the alien Dire Wraiths, a misguided human has been grafted to the armor of the fallen Spaceknight Firefall. And now, using the power of the Living Flame, he attacks Rom with the fury of Galador's most powerful energy source. While, Steve Jackson desperately pursues those who've kidnapped Brandy Clark, the woman he loves. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40. #6:Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After a night spent escaping Dire Wraiths disguised as government agents, a murderous human with the power of the fallen Spaceknight Firefall, and a house that was alive, Rom, Brandy, and Steve take a moment for some much needed rest. After having to deal with the knowledge that aliens walk among them Steve and Brandy must now try to return to their ordinary lives. While Rom stands statuesque in rest-mode, something dark and sinister lurks in the shadows. He has been found by the Hellhounds of the Dark Nebula. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.
Price: 14.95 USD
Location: Novato, California
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Unit of Sale: Comic Book Lot
Artist/Writer: Bill Mantlo, Sal Buscema
Variant Type: Newsstand Variant
Character: ROM
Tradition: US Comics
Series Title: ROM
Universe: Marvel (MCU)
Grade: 8.0 Very Fine
Publisher: Marvel Comics
Intended Audience: General Audience
Vintage: Yes
Publication Year: 1980
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 2, 3, 4, 6
Language: English
Era: Bronze Age (1970-83)
Style: Color
Features: 1st Edition, Boarded, First Character Appearance
Genre: Superheroes
Unit Quantity: 4
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States