Rom and the X-Men Marvel Tales (2023) #1

Rom encounters the Children of the Atom as we celebrate the legacy of the House of Ideas with MARVEL TALES! During his classic adventures hunting the vile Dire Wraiths on Earth, Rom encountered the ever-Uncanny X-Men - and Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants! In ROM (1979) #17-18, written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Sal Buscema, Rom and the X-Men are searching for the offspring of a Dire Wraith and a human, a creature known as Hybrid - which Cerebro has detected as a mutant. As they clash over their target, Rom gets a taste of his own medicine courtesy of Kitty Pryde! Then, in ROM (1979) #31-32, the Galadorian hero battles Mystique's villainous mutant team - including future X-Men stalwart, Rogue - before teaming up with them for a rematch against Hybrid.

The story begins with Rom, the heroic warrior from the planet Galador, encountering the mighty X-Men during his crusade against the sinister Dire Wraiths on Earth. In the first tale, ROM (1979) #17-18, Rom and the X-Men join forces to track down Hybrid, a mutant creature born from the union of a Dire Wraith and a human. As the two teams converge on their target, they find themselves at odds, leading to a clash between Rom and the X-Men's own Kitty Pryde.

The conflict escalates in ROM (1979) #31-32, where Rom confronts Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, including the future X-Men hero Rogue. However, the Galadorian warrior soon realizes that they share a common foe in Hybrid, and the two teams reluctantly team up to take on the dangerous hybrid creature.

Throughout these adventures, readers are treated to a captivating blend of sci-fi and superhero action, as the iconic characters of the Marvel Universe collide in a high-stakes battle to protect the Earth from the threat of the Dire Wraiths. The creative team of writer Bill Mantlo and artist Sal Buscema brings these thrilling encounters to life, showcasing the depth and complexity of the Marvel Universe.

As we celebrate the enduring legacy of the House of Ideas, MARVEL TALES proudly presents the classic tales of Rom's interactions with the Children of the Atom, demonstrating the rich tapestry of characters and storylines that have captivated readers for generations. This collection offers a unique opportunity to revisit these iconic moments in Marvel's history and experience the enduring appeal of these legendary heroes and villains.

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