ROM #1 & #2 1980

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Pat Broderick and Mike Gustovich. Introducing the sinister menace Stardust. Rom is accused by those he has sworn to protect of taking the life of children. He must find and stop this new menace from the stars who feeds on life-force. But how can even a Spaceknight defeat a foe who can strip away his armor and very being at will? And can Rom return and save the fading children in time before the spark of life leaves them forever? Plus, a bonus story from Rom's past. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. After an encounter with yet another Dire Wraith disguised in human form, Rom returns to the small town of Clairton. Here he seeks out Brandy Clark, the one person who has befriended and believed him. However, thinking Brandy in danger, Steve, her boyfriend, summons the authorities. Once again Rom is forced to defend himself against those he has come to save. Meanwhile, a secret cabal of shape-shifting aliens meets and plans the destruction of the one being capable of thwarting their diabolical plans. 32 pages. Cover price $0.40.