Strange #160

In "La mission du Mauler !", Rom faces off against the Metal Master on Christmas Eve, a tense showdown fueled by the villain’s obsession with the alien alloys in Rom’s armor. With help from Torpedo—whose visor has been modified by Rom to see through Dire Wraith disguises—the two confront a threat that pushes Rom’s resolve to the limit. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema with inks by Joe Sinnott and colors by Ben Sean, the issue blends sci-fi tension with a holiday edge, while Jean Frisano’s cover captures the high-stakes clash in striking detail.