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50January 1984
$1.00; 0.50 GBP; 1.25 CAD

Rom #50

Marvel · January 1984 · on sale 1983-10-11

Death of Brock Jones2 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Rom (Marvel, 1979 series)
Issue
#50
Publication date
January 1984
Key date
1984-01-00
On-sale date
1983-10-11
Indicia publisher
Marvel Comics Group
Price
$1.00; 0.50 GBP; 1.25 CAD
Pages
52

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Why this issue matters

Death on record for: Brock Jones, Torpedo.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Mike Zeck, Bob Harras; inks: Mike Zeck, Terry Austin; colors: Andy YanchusRom, Starshine, Brandy Clark
1..The Extraterrestrials!comic story34script: Bill Mantlo; pencils: Sal Buscema; inks: Akin, Garvey; colors: Ben Sean; letters: Janice ChiangCaptain America, Ben Grimm, Human Torch, Invisible Girl, Iron Man, Mister Fantastic, Thor Odinson, Reed Richards, Steve Rogers, Rom, Tony Stark, Starshine, Susan Storm Richards, Johnny Storm
2A Mighty Marvel Bonus Poster: Rom--Greatest of the Spaceknights!illustration1pencils: Richard Konkle; inks: Richard KonkleRom
3The Horror That Is...Hybrid!illustration1pencils: Richard Konkle; inks: Richard KonkleHybrid
4The Dead!illustration1pencils: Richard Konkle; inks: Richard KonkleJonathan Clark, Sarah Clark, Firefall, Steve Jackson, The Prime Director, Ray-Na, Serpentyne, Archie Stryker, Terminator, Torpedo, Brock Jones
5Heroes (and an Occasional Villain)illustration1pencils: Richard Konkle; inks: Richard KonkleColossus, Darkstar, Doctor Strange, Ben Grimm, Jack Hart, Human Torch, Invisible Girl, Iron Fist, Jack of Hearts, Logan, Luke Cage, Major Ursus, Mister Fantastic, Ororo Munroe
6The Dire Wraiths!illustration1pencils: Richard Konkle; inks: Richard KonkleDire Wraiths
7The Spaceknights of Galador!illustration1pencils: Richard Konkle; inks: Richard KonkleBreaker, Pulsar, Scanner, Seeker, Trapper, Unseen, Plor, Raak, Tarm, Unam, Skera, Vola
8Life with Rom and Brandy!comic story1script: Bob Harras; pencils: Bob Harras; inks: Terry AustinRom, Starshine

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Newsstandprice 1.00 USD; barcode 0714860232301
Canadianprice 1.25 CAD; barcode 0714860232301

Where to read it

CollectionYear
Rom: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-1-302-95674-5		2024On eBay ›
Rom: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus #2
ISBN 978-1-302-95675-2		2024On eBay ›
Rom Epic Collection: The Original Marvel Years #4
ISBN 978-1-302-96691-1		2026On eBay ›

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Series context

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Sources

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