It’s the year of Rom at Marvel Comics in 2024 as the publisher has taken over the license as well as set release dates for the omnibus collections reprinting the series. Fans can expect Rom: The Original Years Omnibus Volume 1 out in January 2024, and now they can snatch up Rom: The Original Years Omnibus Volume 2 in June 2024. The collection houses ROM (1979) #30-50, ROM ANNUAL (1982) #1-2, and Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #99.
Not a fan of Rom? Maybe you should be, as this collection includes a pivotal storyline involving the iconic X-Men member Rogue and her mother, Mystique!
So what’s Rom: The Original Years Omnibus Volume 2 about?
Locked in an endless struggle with the Dire Wraiths, Rom’s solemn quest to eradicate them from Earth brings him into conflict with the Metal Master and his army of spiders, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and more! The Spaceknight joins Namor to battle monsters of the deep, and Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths’ black magic! Meanwhile, Rom’s human friend Brandy Clark is transformed, and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! It’s a cosmic epic featuring Doctor Strange, the In-Betweener, the Living Tribunal…and the human form of Rom?! Has he been freed from his armor at long last? All that, plus the Skrulls, the ever-lovin’ Thing — and a tragedy that even Rom cannot withstand!
Fans can purchase two different covers for the omnibus. One is by Bill Sienkiewicz, and a direct market exclusive is by Mike Zeck. Check out both below.
New York, NY— July 19, 2023 — Back in May, fans were ecstatic to learn that Marvel Comics and Hasbro, a global leader in play, would collaborate to reprint Rom’s original comic book series for the first time ever! A special ROM #1 FACSIMILE EDITION will hit stands in September followed by the long-awaited ROM: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 1 in January. These glorious new omnibus collections will contain the entirety of Rom’s beloved solo series as well as his memorable team-ups and guest appearances throughout the Marvel Universe! Today, fans can learn about the contents of ROM: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 2!
Arriving in June 2024, ROM: THE ORIGINAL YEARS OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 will collect ROM (1979) #30-50, ROM ANNUAL (1982) #1-2, Marvel Two-In-One (1974) #99 which includes a pivotal storyline involving the iconic X-Men member Rogue and her mother Mystique!
Locked in an endless struggle with the Dire Wraiths, Rom’s solemn quest to eradicate them from Earth brings him into conflict with the Metal Master and his army of spiders, Mystique and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and more! The Spaceknight joins Namor to battle monsters of the deep, and Shang-Chi lends his deadly hands to thwart the Wraiths’ black magic! Meanwhile, Rom’s human friend Brandy Clark is transformed, and the impending arrival of the dreaded Dweller on the Threshold may spell doom for all! It’s a cosmic epic featuring Doctor Strange, the In-Betweener, the Living Tribunal…and the human form of Rom?! Has he been freed from his armor at long last? All that, plus the Skrulls, the ever-lovin’ Thing — and a tragedy that even Rom cannot withstand!
Check out the covers for ROM OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 now and experience these rare stories all over again or for the very first time when ROM #1 FACSIMILE EDITION hits stands in September and when ROM: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS arrives next year! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
ROM: THE ORIGINAL MARVEL YEARS OMNIBUS VOL. 2 HC
Written by BILL MANTLO, MARK GRUENWALD & STEVEN GRANT
Art by SAL BUSCEMA, PAT BRODERICK, GREG LAROCQUE & BOB HALL
Cover by BILL SIENKIEWICZ
Direct Market Exclusive Variant Cover by MIKE ZECK
On Sale June 2024
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