Rom No. 1 Facsimile Edition #1

Nov 2023 · Marvel · 4.99 USD

“Arrival!”

Rom No. 1 Facsimile Edition #1 kicks off with the legendary arrival of the space-faring robot Rom on Earth, landing in the quiet town of Clairton and immediately meeting a frightened local, Brandy Clark. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated with dynamic precision by Sal Buscema—whose inks and Bob Sharen’s colors bring the cosmic threat to life—this landmark issue introduces Rom’s mission to stop the shape-shifting Dire Wraiths infiltrating Earth. The cover, a striking piece by Frank Miller and Joe Rubinstein, captures the moment of arrival with a sense of awe and urgency.

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writer Bill Mantlo · artist, inker Sal Buscema · colorist Bob Sharen · letterer Tom Orzechowski · cover Frank Miller, Joe Rubinstein

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writer Bill Mantlo

artist, inker Sal Buscema

colorist Bob Sharen

letterer Tom Orzechowski

cover pencils Frank Miller

cover inks Joe Rubinstein

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Rom arrives on Earth where he immediately encounters a terrified Brandy Clark. When Brandy returns home to Clairton, she discovers the giant space robot has arrived ahead of her and has murdered some of the townsfolk. Rom takes Brandy aside and tells her of his origins and current mission. He explains that the men he killed were shape-shifting Dire Wraiths in disguise. The Wraiths that have infiltrated Clairton call in the national guard to take care of Rom. Rom easily defeats the soldiers and sends the Wraiths to Limbo.

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