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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2007 17:59:19 GMT
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rom_(comics)Rom was a toy, sold in the UK as part of the Action Man space line, that was licensed by Marvel comics. Ran for an 80 issues series set in the Marvel Universe, written by the great Bill Mantlo. Some of it was reprinted in the UK in Due to licensing issues none of the series, or issues from other comics that guest star Rom, can be reprinted. There's a full run in the long boxes under the bed, it's brilliant stuff. I'd be tempted to say if you read one 80s Marvel Comic, other than Transformers, make it Rom. He has his own thread here: Post ROM related thoughts here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktFvrEQKdjw-Ralph |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 2, 2007 21:58:04 GMT
Courtesy of the Top Shelf Comix blog. "Then, on December 6: SPACENIGHT - ROM TRIBUTE SHOW A Collection Of Digital Prints & Original Art To Benefit Bill Mantlo Floating World proprietor Jason Leivian writes: "The first comic I ever read was ROM Spaceknight, a silver cyborg fighting evil monsters throughout the universe. I collected every issue until the series was cancelled at #75 (when I asked the comic clerk why it was cancelled he kindly replied, 'Well, they just ran out of stories to tell.'). I didn’t know it at the time, but the artist of that first issue was Steve Ditko, who would later become one of my all time favorites. "Years later I learned that all of these incredible stories were written by one man, Bill Mantlo. At the same time I learned that he had been injured in a terrible hit and run accident in 1992. Due to the severe injuries, Bill currently resides in a Brain Injury Rehabilitation Nursing Home, and will probably do so for the rest of his life. "This show will serve as a fundraiser and celebration of the stories Bill has given us. All of the artwork and more will be compiled in a tribute comic next year that will be sold as a non-profitbenefit book for Bill’s brother/caregiver, Mike Mantlo, to provide funding to enable Bill to enjoy somewhat of a quality of life." Dig this awesome art by Jeffrey Brown."  Andy |
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 2, 2007 22:18:41 GMT
Well up for that.
-Nick
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 2, 2007 22:20:37 GMT
I shall be getting a copy when it's available.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 2, 2007 22:59:58 GMT
As shall I.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 3, 2007 16:09:17 GMT
Ralph - I've emailed you a link to some cheap ROM issues
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 3, 2007 18:24:22 GMT
I shall watch them closely. I dream of assembling a complete run I can sit down and read in order.
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 9, 2007 16:53:48 GMT
Today is Bill Mantlo's 56th Birthday.
Andy
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 9, 2007 19:05:34 GMT
Happy birthday, Thrill!
-Nick
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Post by legios on Nov 9, 2007 21:26:29 GMT
Yes indeed *raises glass* Birthday wishes for Mr Mantlo. A gentlemen who created so much entertaining bonkersness deserves to be remembered on his birthday.
Karl
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 9, 2007 21:34:33 GMT
Indeed. Though sadly not in the best of health now.
Ralph - Don't forget that lot of Rom comics ! If he's seeing any of you Sunday PM make sure he's sober and in front of a PC by 16:30 !
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 9, 2007 21:35:31 GMT
I think that will be young Nick's job!
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 9, 2007 21:36:17 GMT
I'd best send the url to him too then
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 9, 2007 21:40:35 GMT
Heh! And to visit your earlier point it is a shame that Bill Mantlo's condition prevents him enjoying his birthday and his status as one of the internet's favourite comic writers.
Andy
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 9, 2007 22:47:01 GMT
Now that's what I call Mantlotainment.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 11, 2007 20:25:47 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 11, 2007 20:32:55 GMT
As of next week and until the end, monthly Uni costs go through the roof and so the entertainments budget has been slimmed down substantially. No spare cash left after I bought Skyblast and this week's comics.
Forgive me, Uncle Phil!
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 11, 2007 20:43:01 GMT
I'd have bought them and stashed em at Phil's DF till then if I'd have known !
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 11, 2007 21:22:43 GMT
As would I! I want to read them too!
Next time you see any lots, uncle Phil, let us know on t'Hub. I will pounce if the Doctor doesn't.
-Nick
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 12, 2007 11:06:23 GMT
*YOU* got the email about them with the link in ! A search on rom -dvd -pc -cd in comics is usually in order !
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 12, 2007 11:09:12 GMT
By C(ROM)!
Imagine Conan V ROM!
-Ralph
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Post by kayevcee on Nov 12, 2007 19:22:03 GMT
I know you emailed me about them! I also know this Sunday was my first day off in two weeks and my brain has turned to cheese!
He said to the man with the 11 month old kid and the dad just out of hospital. I forgot, okay?
-Nick
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Post by Gav on Nov 13, 2007 8:56:57 GMT
I had a read through ROM's Wikipedia page, and it looks hilarious. I might try and track 'em down.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 13, 2007 9:28:44 GMT
And so another is converted to Mantlotainment...
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 13, 2007 22:13:38 GMT
A competitor for you for the back issues on eBay !
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 14, 2007 9:33:16 GMT
To Limbo with him!
-ROM
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 14, 2007 13:24:16 GMT
Another of the Mantlo tribute pics hereAndy |
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 14, 2007 17:48:44 GMT
332 post there, Andu!
-Ralph
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Nov 14, 2007 23:02:49 GMT
Thank the Mantlo!
Andy
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Post by Philip Ayres on Nov 21, 2007 22:17:43 GMT
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