Strange #133
In "Entre le Scarabée et le Gladiateur," Rom lands on Earth and meets a frightened Brandy Clark, setting off a tense confrontation in the quiet town of Clairton. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema with inks by Sal Buscema and colors by Bob Sharen, this 1981 issue reveals Rom’s mission as he uncovers shape-shifting Dire Wraiths disguised as townspeople. The cover by Jean Frisano captures the moment of rising tension, a 5 FRF comic from a pivotal era in the series.
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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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