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ROM (1979 Marvel) 1N FN/VF 7.0

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) 50 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4506088014

Special double-size 50th issue. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema and Akin Garvey. Rom and Starshine are trapped in a shadow dimension and must find a way to return to Earth and prevent the Dire Wraiths from accomplishing their malevolent plans. Witness a startling transformation in Starshine that leaves the Earth woman forever changed. And, a cadre of alien Skrulls arrive in Clairton. What business do the enemies of the Fantastic Four have in Rom's adopted home? Plus, included are bonus posters with art by Richard Konkle and featuring Rom as well as Hybrid one of Rom's deadliest enemies. A tribute for those who have fallen including Steve Jackson, Torpedo, Terminator, Rom's own humanity, and others. A gallery of the heroes who have stood beside Rom including Dr. Strange, Namor, the X-Men. Power Man and Iron Fist, the Soviet Super-Soldiers, and the Fantastic Four. A gallery featuring Rom's arch foes, the horrible denizens of the Dark Nebula known as the Dire Wraiths. And finally the Spaceknights of Galador. Heroes die and the status-quo changes. This one has it all. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.