Terminator

Born in the Bronze Age pages of Rom #14 (1981), this Marvel villain was brought to life by the legendary team of Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema — a creative duo who knew how to make a threat feel genuinely dangerous. Sharing the stage with cosmic heavy-hitters like Rom, Starshine, and Brock Jones, Terminator carved out a memorable niche in one of Marvel's most beloved cult series of the era. With appearances stretching from 1981 all the way through to 2026 — a remarkable 45-year span — this character has proven far more enduring than most Bronze Age antagonists, resurfacing in the Rom Epic Collection and Rom: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus for new generations of fans to discover. If you're diving into Rom's world, this is exactly the kind of deep-cut character that rewards the dedicated collector.