Marvel Released March 1981

ROM #16 Newsstand

This page covers the Newsstand edition of ROM #16, published by Marvel and released March 1, 1981. The issue is written by Bill Mantlo with artwork by Sal Buscema. Values and details shown here apply specifically to this edition; first-print pricing and the complete cover gallery are on the main issue page.

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Published March 1981
Cover Price $0.50
Pages 32

Mack Killburn, reporter for the Washington Weekly News, arrives in the small West Virginia town of Clairton looking for the story of the century. Meanwhile, Rom, in the company of Brandy, Steve, and their family and friends, reiterates his warning that the Dire Wraiths, evil shape-changing aliens, walk among them. Then, like right out of a 1950's sci-fi horror movie, Clairton is attacked by a giant robot. Plus, a back-up story featuring Rom and the Spaceknights of Galador.Note: This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Human Torch in "Blown About."