Starting next year, new ROM: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS collections will reprint the entire comics run of ROM for the first time ever! Plus, a brand-new FACSIMILE EDITION of ROM #1 on sale in September!
New York, NY— May 22, 2023 — Marvel Comics is
thrilled to announce an exciting new collaboration with Hasbro, a global leader
in play, that will result in brand-new collections and reprints of Rom’s
original comic book adventures!
The popular toy turned comic book superstar headlined his
very own solo series throughout the 80s, igniting readers’ imaginations for 75
issues. Set in the main Marvel Comics universe, Rom was a full-fledged Marvel
icon who had memorable team-ups with the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the
X-Men, and even battled bravely against the likes of Galactus and the Skrulls!
These incredible stories by industry legends Bill Mantlo and Sal Buscema, along
with various Rom guest appearances, will be reprinted for the first time ever
in ROM: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1, on sale January 2024. In
addition to this long-awaited collection, fans can pick up a facsimile edition
of Rom’s comic book debut, 1979’s ROM #1, this September!
ROM: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 will collect
ROM (1979) #1-29 and POWER MAN AND IRON FIST (1978) #73. He strikes from outer
space…and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic
early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights — Rom! Centuries ago, Rom
pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths.
Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across the cosmos to Earth, where
they have infiltrated the highest levels of power — including S.H.I.E.L.D.
itself! Armed with his energy analyzer, only Rom can see the Wraiths’ true form
— and with his neutralizer, he can blast them into Limbo! But what will Earth
make of this armored invader? Will Rom’s quest be aided or hindered by
encounters with the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, Jack of Hearts, Nova, and Power
Man and Iron Fist? And when Galactus targets Galador, can Rom and his fellow
Spaceknights save their homeworld from destruction?
ROM #1 FACSIMILE EDITION boldly re-presents ROM
(1979) #1, one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, in its original form,
ads and all! Long ago, Rom offered his life to serve his planet of Galador as a
Spaceknight — an armored warrior, sworn to protect his people from the vile
alien invaders known as the Dire Wraiths. Now, his solemn vow brings him to
Earth — the latest front in an ancient cosmic conflict! The Wraiths can assume
human form, and they’ve been worming their way into our society. Only Rom’s
trusty energy analyzer can detect them — and with his powerful neutralizer, he
can banish them to Limbo! In this landmark first issue, Rom blasts his way into
the Marvel Universe, meets his future ally Brandy Clark and begins his quest to
free Earth from the Dire Wraiths’ invisible infiltration!
Check out the covers now, including the exemplary original
ROM #1 cover art by Frank Miller. In addition, view never-before-seen Rom
artwork from industry legend George Pérez’s archives. Received from his estate,
this piece will serve as a Direct Market Exclusive Variant Cover!
Experience these beloved and rare stories all over again or
for the very first time when ROM #1 FACSIMILE EDITION hits stands in September
and when ROM: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS arrives next year! For more
information, visit Marvel.com.
ROM: THE
ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 1 HC
Written by BILL
MANTLO, STEVEN GRANT & JO DUFFY
Art by SAL BUSCEMA
& GREG LAROCQUE
Cover by FRANK
MILLER
Direct Market
Exclusive X-Men Variant Cover by FRANK MILLER
Direct Market
Exclusive Variant Cover by GEORGE PÉREZ
Direct Market
Exclusive Variant Cover by SAL BUSCEMA
On Sale January
2024
ROM #1
FACSIMILE EDITION
Written by BILL
MANTLO
Art by SAL BUSCEMA
Cover by FRANK
MILLER
On Sale September
2023
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community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a
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Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded
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