Rom #43

In "Rom -- Spaceman," Rom faces a chilling twist when Quasimodo clones his human form, restoring him to flesh—but the body begins to decay rapidly. As the real Rom fights for life, Quasimodo takes control of Rom’s space armor and turns on the Wraiths, leading to a desperate clash with Dr. Dredd and Starshine, who don’t realize the armor now houses an imposter. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema, with inks by Akin and Brian Garvey, and colors by Ben Sean, this pivotal issue features a haunting, emotionally charged climax that redefines the cost of identity. The cover by Ian Akin and Brian Garvey captures the tension perfectly.