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Rom #9

Aug 1980 · Marvel · 0.40 USD; 0.40 CAD
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“The Stalker in the Night!”

In "The Stalker in the Night!", Rom finds himself trapped at the bottom of a mine shaft, where he encounters the ancient and vengeful Serpentyne—a being with a deep grudge against the Dire Wraiths and a surprising past connection to Ms. Marvel. With the local sheriff turning against him and Brandy and Steve in danger, Rom must survive Serpentyne’s assault while uncovering the truth behind the creature’s hatred. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema with inks by the same, this 1980 Marvel issue features dynamic art and a tense, mystery-driven plot, all wrapped in a striking cover by Michael Golden.

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writer Bill Mantlo · artist, inker Sal Buscema · colorist Sharen · colorist Roussos · letterer Jim Novak · cover Michael Golden

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artist, inker Sal Buscema
colorist Sharen
colorist Roussos
letterer Jim Novak
cover pencils, inks Michael Golden

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The local sheriff decides to bring Steve and Brandy up on charges for assisting Rom whom the authorities consider to be a murderer. Rom finds himself at the bottom of a mine shaft where he encounters Serpentyne. The creature tells him of a previous encounter with Ms. Marvel and also explains his hatred of the Dire Wraiths. Discovering that Rom possesses a weapon that can banish Wraiths forever, Serpentyne attacks him so that he can be the sole slayer of the Wraiths.

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