Rom 51 (Feb 1984) NM- (9.2)

Gloves Off!

Script: Bill Mantlo (credited)

Pencils: Sal Buscema (credited) (art)

Inks: Mel Candido (credited) (art)

Colors: Barry Grossman (credited as Ben Sean)

Letters: Janice Chiang (credited)

Characters:L Breaker [Raak] (flashback) (cameo); Dr. Dredd (flashback) (cameo); Firefall (flashback) (cameo); Hammerhand (flashback) (cameo); Steve Jackson (flashback) (cameo); Javelin (flashback) (cameo); The Prime Director (flashback) (cameo); Ray-Na (flashback) (cameo); Rom; Scanner [Vera] (flashback) (cameo); Seeker [Tarm] (flashback) (cameo); Starshine; Terminator (flashback) (cameo); Torpedo (flashback) (cameo); Trapper [Vola] (flashback) (cameo); Unseen [Unam] (flashback) (cameo); Dire Wraiths (villains); Skrulls (villains)

Synopsis: Rom and Brandy attend the symbolic funeral held for the town of Clairton. When the media shows up to cover the event, Rom reveals himself to the world and warns of the threat the shapeshifting Dire Wraiths pose to the entire planet.