Rom #62

Issue: Rom Spaceknight Vol. 1 #62

Publishing Date: January 1985

Highlights: Rom goes to Forge to try and convince him to make more weaponry to combat the Dire Wraiths.

Synopsis: Forge is asked by the government to create an arsenal of Neutralizers to combat the Dire Wraiths, but Forge refuses, afraid that they would be used on mutants again. Rom decides to see Forge himself and goes to Texas, but the Wraiths plan to prevent Rom and Forge from working together and attack the people outside Forge’s headquarters.

Extra Info: X-Men only show up as flashbacks and back story. I was unable to find this issue online or in store, so had to rely on the Marvel Wiki Database for information.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: No

Rom Spaceknight #32

Issue: Rom Spaceknight Vol. 1 #32

Publishing Date: July 1982

Highlights: Rom, Spaceknight and an alien creature named Hybrid battle over the fate of the world and Rogue.

Synopsis: Rom continues to chase after Hybrid and Rogue, Mystique and Destiny. When he finds them, Rogue attempts to absorb his powers, but only manages to stop both them into shock. While Hybrid and Rom fight, Destiny sees what Hybrid intends to use mutant women for if he rules the earth. Rom and the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants combine their forces and defeat Hybrid. 

Extra Info: Rogue kisses Rom and she feels a form of empathy she has never felt before.

Contradictions: None

Powers Taken: Rom, Hybrid

Key Issue: Yes

Rom Spaceknight #31

Issue: Rom Spaceknight Vol. 1 #31

Publishing Date: June 1982

Highlights: Rogue poses as criminal psychiatrist, Dr. Kellogg in order to free fellow members of the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants.

Synopsis: The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants are being transported to West Virginia during a snowstorm.  Rom stops the transport truck from running over convicts who have slipped while clearing the roadways and the transport truck lifts off and takes flight towards the prison. The convicts convince Rom that they are slaves and he frees them then takes off towards the prison himself. When Rom gets to the prison he realizes he has been fooled and tries to make up for his mistake by preventing the brotherhood from escaping. Rogue escapes with Mystique and Destiny in tow only to encounter an even more disturbing monster within a mansion they take shelter in.

Extra Info: Rogue alludes to growing up in a mansion down south. 

Contradictions: No

Powers Taken: None

Key Issue: Yes