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Rom #53

Apr 1984 · Marvel · 0.60 USD; 0.25 GBP; 0.75 CAD
“Paranoia Strikes Deep!”

When Dire Wraiths attack the SHIELD helicarrier, the U.S. government begins to take Rom's warning of alien invasion seriously. President Reagan addresses the country and declares war on the Wraiths. Since many of Earth's heroes seem to be missing (they are off fighting a Secret War), Ron names Rom as an official ally in the upcoming conflict.

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writer Bill Mantlo · artist Sal Buscema · inker Mel Candido · inker Bill Sienkiewicz · colorist Ben Sean · letterer Janice Chiang · cover Bill SienkiewiczBill Sienkiewicz

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colorist Ben Sean
letterer Janice Chiang
cover pencils Bill Sienkiewicz
cover inks Bill Sienkiewicz

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When Dire Wraiths attack the SHIELD helicarrier, the U.S. government begins to take Rom's warning of alien invasion seriously. President Reagan addresses the country and declares war on the Wraiths. Since many of Earth's heroes seem to be missing (they are off fighting a Secret War), Ron names Rom as an official ally in the upcoming conflict.

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