ROM Annual #2 & #3 (1983/1984)

Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema. A tale from Rom's past. In pursuit of the hated Dire Wraiths Rom of Galador follows his enemy into the very depths of Wraithworld. Here even the greatest of the Spaceknights can be overwhelmed. Back on Galador, the Prime Director assembles a cadre of Spaceknights to rescue their brother-in-arms. And so, Plor the Pulsar, Tarm the Seeker, Unam the Unseen, Vola the Trapper, Skera the Scanner, and Raak the Breaker set out to rescue Rom and will forevermore be known as the Spaceknight Squadron. It's the Magnificent Seven Spaceknight-style. 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Guest-starring Professor X and the New Mutants (story continues in Rom #61). Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by W.M. Johnson. As Rom and Starshine confront Dire Wraiths who threaten children, Rom soon realizes Brandy is losing her humanity within the cold steel of her Spaceknight armor. That's when Rom's old enemy the mutant known as Hybrid attacks. What sinister plans does this creature have for Starshine? One thing is for sure, she will never be the same again. Luckily Professor Xavier and his students arrive to lend a helping hand, or have they only arrived to meet their doom? Find out in "Prodigal Son!" 48 pages. Cover price $1.00.