The Fellowship was fortunate enough to obtain a copy of ROM
#1 from IDW Publishing. The plot and script is by Christos Gage & Chris
Ryall, with pencils and colors by David Messina, inks by Michele Pasta, and lettering
by Shawn Lee.
Rom, the greatest of the knights of the Solstar Order, has
arrived on Earth to eliminate the remnants of a group of evil magicians called
Dire Wraiths. Little does he know that the infestation of the shape-changing
creatures is worse that he thought…and they were ready for his arrival. Is Rom
ready to handle the greatest challenge as a knight…all by himself?
The IDW/Hasbro line continues with the long-awaited
return of Rom. For those that don’t know, Rom was a toy created in the late70’s
with a Marvel comic series debuting not long after. Christos Gage and Chris
Ryall deliver a great story that honors the original premise, yet freshens it
up and gives it a modern edge that will please old and new fans. There’s an
INVASION OF THE BODYSNATCHERS vibe to this book, and I’m cool with that. David
Messina’s art is awesome, definitely liking Rom’s look as well as what we’ve
seen of the Dire Wraths. And that ending…wow! Pick this book up now!
ROM #1 is in stores now, or available for ordering at www.IDWpublishing.com.
