Frank Miller - Rom Spaceknight (cover, issue 3)
Artists: Frank Miller (Penciller) , Terry Austin (Inker)
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DescriptionI was a Rom kid. I had the toy, the comics, and the ridicule of my older cousin for being a fan of a super hero with mittens for hands. I defended Rom with my every breath. This character holds some of my favorite comic book memories and until now I’ve never owned a page from the series.This cover is huge for me and it checks two big boxes. Frank Miller is my all-time favorite artist, Rom is one of my favorite childhood characters and as fate would have it my first Miller and Rom piece is the cover of Rom Spaceknight issue #3. It wouldn’t seem possible to add any more icing on this cake but it is also finished by one of comic’s greatest inkers Terry Austin. The angle of the action just pulls you in and the layout allows all of the page to be utilized. The coolest thing is as the Dire Wraith descends through the portal he twists until he is facing the direction he is falling. The motion is so natural and is only drawn with the most minimal outline of the character. Miller didn’t have to add this motion but just that small creative touch adds so much more to the event. The second picture is with the mylar overlay completing the published image. I’m so thrilled to have this. Social/Sharing |
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John Espinoza 
Member Since 2014
Posted on 3/31/2017
Wonderful acquisition and nice write-up! I love it when collectors find something that means so much to them!
Steve Kro
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/31/2017
Having the ROM toy is cool. Having this cover is WAY cool. Congrats! ROM and Miller...two great tastes that taste great together.
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/31/2017
Super Cool! Never got into ROM but Sal did a great job coming up with his look. Miller's composition on this page is killer. Love how the guy who is shot falls away into nothing. Congrats!!!!!!
Jason Caldwell
Member Since 2014
Posted on 3/31/2017
Wow! As a huge Rom fan too (got the whole run with money from my first job!) I'm both envious and happy for you! Miller REALLY knocked this out of the park- and this image was also used in the Marvel Universe handbook! Austin's inks are so tight here- at the top of his game! If you ever needa kidney,this is what I'm asking in return.
Fred's CAF Gallery
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/31/2017
Look out...here comes The ROM-inator! ("I'll be back.") :-)
robert frey
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/31/2017
that's really nice! rom had some really good covers done, especially the ones by miller and golden. this definitely is one of them! congratulations.
Filmore W. Bedwick
Member Since 2003
Posted on 3/31/2017
Wow!!! Not only The Best Rom Cover by far, but by The Master!!! This has all the Miller touches that one would expect of a Grail! I would be a Tad more envious if I did not Already own my Own Miller Grail!
Will K
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/31/2017
Just an all-around great cover !!! That title had some consistently outstanding covers.
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
Posted on 3/31/2017
Love hearing when a collector acquires a true grail--the intersection of nostalgia and artistry is what makes comic art great, and this piece checks both boxes in a huge way. Congrats!
Alex Johnson
Member Since 2006
Forum Moderator
Posted on 3/31/2017
A really nice cover (makes you want to buy the issue!) and what a treat to find so many favorites tied to it! Congratulations.
Andrew Allen
Member Since 2007
Posted on 3/31/2017
A tremendous composition by a Master in his prime. As observed by everyone else, the twisty-limbo-banishment-falling bit is the best part.
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/1/2017
Not your expected subject matter, but the composition and poses are Miller all the way. And oh yeah, Terry Austin doesn't suck either.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 4/1/2017
I was in the mix for this too. Congrats on a wonderful pick up, and Yay!! to all ROM fans everywhere.
JONATHAN MANKUTA
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/1/2017
Huge congrats, that's a great cover to a great series!
My NAME IS LEGION
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/1/2017
Great gods of Galador, that's classic stuff. congrats Mike.
David Medina
Member Since 2012
Posted on 4/2/2017
Congrats Michael, Glad to see it went to someone I know, and who really appreciates it.
Scott Williams
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/2/2017
While not a Rom guy, vintage Miller and Austin is always good thing!
John Papandrea
Member Since 2004
Posted on 4/6/2017
Great piece! Definitely see some Ditko influence in this.
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 4/12/2017
Miller and Austin---at the top of their game on this cover. I can see why this is a grail piece. Congrats!!!! 8 )
Michael Mikulovsky
Member Since 2009
Posted on 9/14/2017
WOW! Beautiful cover I was 18 when the Rom toy came out. Along with that butt ugly but cool Alien figure that was pulled from the market. Of course I had the $$ and thought of buying a few of each and never did. They were both very expensive toys at the time.I really dug the series. A cross between Gort of the Day the Earth stood Still/ a hero cyclon vs Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Crossed with a touch of Alien in there as well. I just wish Hasbro would let Marvel buy Rom back. To bring him back in the comics/ rerelease hard cover versions of the first series/cross overs. And mainly to use Bill Mantlo/Sal Buscema/Steve Ditko's stories for the movie. Just wish they'd only do three great movies too. Anyway congrads!
Frederic Lorge
Member Since 2007
Posted on 9/16/2018
He would be such a fantastic addition to the Marvel Cinematic universe
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