Rom 9 (Aug 1980) NM- (9.2)

The Stalker in the Night!

Script: Bill Mantlo (credited)

Pencils: Sal Buscema (credited) (art)

Inks: Sal Buscema (credited) (art)

Colors: Bob Sharen (credited as Sharen) (hues); George Roussos (credited as Roussos) (hues)

Letters: Jim Novak (credited)

Characters: Brandy Clark; Jonathan Clark; Sarah Clark; Steve Jackson; Ms. Marvel [Carol Danvers] (flashback) (cameo); Rom; Serpentyne (death); Artie Packer (dead); CAMEO FLASHBACK: Dire Wraiths; Deathwing; Dire Wraith Hellhounds

Synopsis: The local sheriff decides to bring Steve and Brandy up on charges for assisting Rom whom the authorities consider to be a murderer. Rom finds himself at the bottom of a mine shaft where he encounters Serpentyne. The creature tells him of a previous encounter with Ms. Marvel and also explains his hatred of the Dire Wraiths. Discovering that Rom possesses a weapon that can banish Wraiths forever, Serpentyne attacks him so that he can be the sole slayer of the Wraiths.