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Rom #1

Marvel · Series began 1979 · December 1979

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Dates

Cover date: December 1979
On sale: September 4, 1979
Pages: 36

Editions and covers (3)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Direct edition40¢ cover

Direct

No UPC barcode in the corner box: direct editions show artwork, a logo or a blank box there.
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Newsstand edition40¢ cover

Newsstand

A UPC barcode in the cover's corner box.

Barcode 0714860232312
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UK pence edition0.12 GBP cover

British

Printed cover price 0.12 GBP.
This edition’s page

Facsimile reprints exist

Rom No. 1 Facsimile Edition (2023). A facsimile reproduces this issue with a modern cover price and barcode; check before buying.

Creators

pencils: Frank Miller, Sal Buscema, Frank Paul, Michael Goldeninks: Joe Rubinstein, Sal Buscema, Frank Paulscript: Bill Mantlo, Stan Leecolors: Bob Sharenletters: Tom Orzechowski, Jim Novak

Stories

Arrival! · 18 pages
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.

Characters

RomBrandy ClarkThe Prime DirectorArchie Stryker

Reprinted in

Rom No. 1 Facsimile Edition (2023), Rom: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus (2023), Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years (2025)