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Rom is a superhero character whose origins lie in a toy line from the late 1970s, but whose significant impact on the Marvel Comics universe cemented his status as a beloved cosmic warrior.
Origins and backstory
Sacrifice for Survival: Rom, originally a poet from the peaceful planet Galador, volunteered to undergo a transformation into a cyborg Spaceknight to defend his world from the Dire Wraiths, a hostile race of aliens that attacked Galador.
Losing Humanity: This transformation cost Rom his human form, which was preserved in a cryogenic state, according to the YouTube video titled 'ROM - The Origin and History of Marvel\'s Spaceknights'.
The Greatest Spaceknight: Rom's bravery and dedication earned him the title of the "Greatest of the Spaceknights".
Weapons and abilities
Neutralizer: Rom's primary weapon, which could banish Dire Wraiths to Limbo or deliver a killing blow.
Energy Analyzer: A scanning device that could detect the true forms of shapeshifting Dire Wraiths, no matter how well they were disguised.
Universal Translator: Allowed Rom to communicate with any alien species instantaneously.
Cyborg Enhancements: Rom's armor grants him superhuman strength, extreme durability, flight via rocket backpack, and the ability to survive in space.
The war against Dire Wraiths
Pursuing the Wraiths: After defending Galador, Rom pursued the Dire Wraiths across the cosmos, determined to eradicate their threat.
Landing on Earth: His mission led him to Earth, where he continued his fight against the Dire Wraiths who had infiltrated human society, according to Screen Rant.
Misunderstood Hero: His actions were often misinterpreted, with humans viewing him as a dangerous robot randomly attacking people, as they couldn't see the Wraiths' true forms.
Allies and Conflict: Despite the initial misunderstandings, Rom formed alliances with Earth's heroes and eventually ended the Wraith War with their help, according to the Reddit post titled 'Respect Rom, Greatest of the Spaceknights! (Marvel Comics, Earth-616)'.
Legacy and return
Impact on Marvel: The Rom comic series significantly impacted the Marvel Universe, introducing the Dire Wraiths and influencing storylines featuring characters like the X-Men and Rogue.
Loss and Reacquisition of Rights: After the comic's cancellation, Marvel lost the licensing rights to Rom. However, in 2023, they reacquired the rights to publish collections of the original series.
Return in Marvel Legends: In January 2025, Hasbro announced a new Rom action figure in their Marvel Legends line, reigniting hope for future Marvel appearances. Rom was the first to volunteer, and was transformed into a large, silver humanoid that at first glance appeared to be totally robotic. Rom was given Galador's greatest weapon, the Neutralizer, which on one setting could banish the Wraiths into the Limbo dimension forever. 🤖 (Rom Spaceknight) | Marvel Legends | Hasbro | Action Figure #marvellegends #hasbro #marvelactionfigures #marvellegendscollector #marvellegendscollection #collectible #hasbrofigures #toycollector #toycollection #actionfigures #figure #actiontoys #actionfigurecollections #actiontoys #shorts #toys #toy #cooltoys #collectible #figurecollection #figurines #figurecollecting #figure cool toys