Typically, the next sentence after that has to do with the mcu. This page contains a list of all the comics included in rom vol 1. Apr 20, 2017 the series ran for 75 issues, during which rom interacted with many characters of the marvel universe, before it came to an end in 1986, long outlasting the rom figures life on store shelves. Rom 47, 48 rom annual 2 rom 49 52 incredible hulk 296 rom 53 60 rom annual 3 rom, spaceknight vol. Rom marvel bronze age comics 19701983 for sale ebay. Browse issues from the comic book series, rom, from marvel comics. Mar 26, 2018 the character later underwent a name change after a sale to board game manufacturers parker brothers, who subsequently licensed the character to marvel to create a comic book. The final issue was postponed to june 17, 2020 following the impact of the covid19 pandemic on comic book industry. If you have found something that is not seen on this page, please add it to this list. Rom the space knight was a toy cocreated by scott dankman, richard c. Mantlo is also known for his work on alpha flight, the incredible hulk, micronauts, and the spectacular spiderman. Spaceknight december 1979 february 1986 by bill mantlo and sal buscema, and published by marvel comics. The series details roms defeat of an invading alien race known as dire wraiths, and the continuation of their battle on earth and other planets. Space knight, set in a darker and edgier though not by much universe.
A cover gallery for the comic book rom spaceknight. The series details rom s defeat of an invading alien race known as dire wraiths, and the continuation of their battle on earth and other planets. It had a small but loyal following, mostly due to the writing of bill mantlo, who excelled in creating epic science fiction and fantasy sagas, and used his comics to expand the. Mar 26, 2018 marvel comics subsequently supplied a substantial backstory with the 1979 launch of the series, rom. Sometime early in 1979, marvel comics president jim galton called me to his office to discuss an opportunity to license a toy property rom, the spaceknight. If condition is in question, please request more pictures. Rom is a man of values but he admits hes scared too and that fear is exactly.
Did everyone else suddenly figure out how awesome this title i. Buying art is subjective, hence the final decision to purchase based on perceived value is at the sole discretion on the buyer. Even a spaceknights patience has its limits in warrior over washington. Although rom was a marvel character, and fully integrated into the marvel universe, the hasbro toy company owned the rights to the character since it was a comic published after a toy they made. Hybrid has changed shape to the child jimmy marks and is in the arms of kitty pride, while the rest of the just arrived wolverine and the xmen are out to make rom scrap metal as this issue comes to an end. While the toyline ultimately fizzled out, the rom comic was a marvel staple throughout the 80s. Celebrating our commitment to all things spaceknight idw is giving us a new rom comic book. Dire wraiths is an limited comic book series by chris ryall, luca pizzari, guy dorian sr and sal buscema.
Soon after, the superiors send the national guard to battle rom but they lack the ability to hurt the spaceknight. Spaceknight might be the best science fiction comic. Selected issues in fn, vf or vfnm may not exist in some titles. Rom spacenknight 1979 marvel comics, rom comics, rare. Rom spaceknight the comic book price guide for great britain. Rom the spaceknight bronze age comic books cgc comic book. Book was in much worse condition than described or that the picture showed. Spaceknight was designed as a toy, and marvels comic about it was supposed to be a throwaway marketing gimmick.
Rom the spaceknight is a fictional character and cosmic superhero created by scott dankman, richard c. He later went on to tackle writing chores on numerous big superhero movies, including xmen 2, xmen. Click here to view issues, supersize cover images and values in 9 grades. Spaceknight, which featured writing by bill mantlo and art by. It has been stored in a smoke and pet free environment. After a night spent escaping dire wraiths disguised as government agents, a murderous human with the power of the fallen spaceknight.
Spaceknight screenwriter zak penn first came to prominence when at the tender age of 23 he sold his script the last action hero which later became a notorious bomb starring arnold schwarzenegger. Wed had some success with the micronauts, which the legendary licensingtoy genius stan weston had pitched to me, and i had licensed, so galton was immediately interested in a new. Rom the space knight is a character and cosmic superhero created by scott dankman, richard c. Rom spacenknight marvel comics also known as rom the space knight or rom. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books. Rom spaceknight lot of 10 vintage marvel comics 1980s scifi comic books 8 16. Meanwhile, rom is taken off guard by the sinister shapeshifting aliens who use the spaceknight s own pure heart and enate goodness as a weapon against him. But it took place squarely in the marvel universe, and turned out to be memorable.
Sal buscema was the series original artist and he pencilled the majority of the series. In the pages of marvel comics, rom is decried as an alien menace by the daily bugle and a hysterical public and the spaceknights story played out over seven stellar years, from 1979 to 1986, including tense encounters with doctor strange, xmen, power man and iron fist, galactus, the brotherhood of evil mutants, prince namor, sub. Happy new year and welcome to 2020 from comic book geezers. In 1979, another licensed character emerged in his own marvel comic that would far outlive its original incarnation as an action figure. There is news on the return of rom and the micronauts as well. Rom annual 1 rom 33 46 marvel twoinone 99 rom, spaceknight vol. Comic book published by marvel comics under license from parker brothers. Spaceknight, a cyborg strikingly similar in design to a transformer. A title that lasted longer than anyone could have predicted. Once again rom is attacked by those he has come to save. Spaceknight might be the best science fiction comic of all.
Although idw publishing launched a rom comic book revival, many of the story elements and characters that made the original series a favorite with fans. Marvel comics subsequently supplied a substantial backstory with the 1979 launch of the series, rom. After 200 years of war, loss, and redemption the spaceknights saga is at an end. Spaceknight, which featured writing by bill mantlo and art by sal buscema frank miller drew. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. An unsuccessful parker brothers toy that completely fizzles within less than a year of release somehow spawns a sevenyear run as a marvel comic, becoming an integral part of the marvel mythos of the 1980s and fondly remembered as a cult phenomenon by older marvel fans even three.
It is based on the toy of the same name by hasbro, and is published by idw publishing the series debuted on january 15, 2020. And yep, rom has since come back, most recently in a free comic book day issue for idw that i havent read yet since ive been busy with other stuff. Rom 1979 1986 from marvel comics league of comic geeks. Spaceknight was designed as a toy, and marvels comic about it was supposed to. To build interest in the toy rom, parker brothers licensed the character to marvel comics, which created a comic book featuring rom the spaceknight. He is also the coauthor of a prose book about comics, comic books 101, and has written comics based on the transformers, the band kiss, mars attacks, weekly world news, and, currently, hasbros rom. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. Posted on august 31, 2010 by david fuentes attending wizard con last week prompted me to dig through my old comic collection where i stumbled upon a little known title called rom spaceknight. Much of this information was taken from russ chappells marvel chronology project. The comic series rom spaceknight was a fantastical, bombastic experience with. Mccoy for parker brothers, currently a subsidiary of hasbro. This is the issue that sets the stage for the ultimate battle between the forces of earth and the hordes of the wraithkind.
Spaceknight might be the best science fiction comic of. Rom spacenknight 1979 marvel comics, rom comics, rare rom comic books. Technically, rom was a licensed comic book using the likeness of some obscure action figure. The entire 75 issue plus four annual run of rom was written by bill mantlo. As much as james gunn loves rom, the failed toy turned beloved scifi superhero, the writer and director of guardians of the galaxy vol. Meanwhile, rom is taken off guard by the sinister shapeshifting aliens who use the spaceknights own pure heart and enate goodness as a weapon against him. Rom the space knight was an action figure sold in 1979 by the toy company parker brothers. This template will categorize articles that include it into category. That character was rom the spaceknight, whose solo book ran for an impressive 75 issues before being cancelled in 1986. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Rom the spaceknight 26 comic january 1, 1981 by marvel comics author 5. Spaceknight movie recruits writer zak penn screen rant. While the toy itself soon faded into obscurity, its comic book tiein series, put out by marvel comics, lasted until 1986. Jun 17, 2011 sometime early in 1979, marvel comics president jim galton called me to his office to discuss an opportunity to license a toy propertyrom, the spaceknight.
In this marvel comic book, rom is more than a simple cyborg, being originally from a utopian society on a planet called galador. Rom spaceknight movie set with ready player one writer zak. In july 2015, idw publishing began publishing a new rom comic book. Bill mantlo held the helm for 75 issues till marvel lost the. But writer bill mantlo created a space opera about duty and sacrifice, made.
Idw publishings chris ryall just posted a promotional image on his tumblr revealing that both micronauts and rom. See more ideas about space knight, comic books and marvel comics. The space knight would be returning to comic books. Rom comic books 1979 series also called rom spaceknight show covers only. The classic marvel comics superhero rom the spaceknight is a fanfavorite for. Rom the spaceknight page 11 bronze age comic books. Rom 17 22 power man iron fist 73 rom 23 32 rom, spaceknight vol. The comic book price guide for great britain rom spaceknight. The comic is penned by ascended fanboys chris ryall and christos gage, with art by david messina and paolo villaneli. Back in 1980, its mix of superheroic action, sciencefiction times and especially horror tropes with a strong invasion of the body snatchers vibe was an unusual one.
Spaceknight, which marvel published from 19791986, was a unique phenomenon in marvel history. With collectors still making a mad grab for all the key issues connected to marvels san diego comiccon presentation, one comic is quietly ascending the ranks rom. The last stand, the incredible hulk and the avengers. Rom arrives in the town of clairton, west virginia ahead of brandy and banishes a number of wraiths sending the populace into a panic. Ryall and zvr cocreator ashley wood were nominated for the 2006 eisner award for best short story. See more ideas about rom, space knight, comic books. Spaceknight is returning to comic books with a new series beginning this october titled rom. Launched in 1979, rom spaceknight was initially helmed by bill mantlo and sal buscema, with the eponymous character designed for the comic book series by bing mccoy. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee. The comic book was given to bill mantlo as writer and sal buscema as artist.
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