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He strikes from outer space…and nothing can stop him! Marvel Comics is proud to present the iconic early adventures of the greatest of Spaceknights - Rom! Centuries ago, Rom pledged his life to protect his planet, Galador, from the evil Dire Wraiths. Now, Rom has tracked these vile creatures across…

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1 author picked Rom as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Truth be told. Rom is one of my all-time favorite heroic, honorable characters that I ever read in my entire life. To say that I absolutely cherish the series and my memories as a youth reading the book is an understatement. He is a tragic hero who gave up his humanity to save his world from the monstrous Dire Wraiths, an alien demonic-like race that subjugates and destroys other worlds.

I literally got emotional reading these books. I was hooked and still love Rom the Space Knight. The art of the book is superb and thrilling, as it captivates like…

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