Rom 1979 #1 Direct ed. - back issue - $15.00

Rom arrives on Earth where he immediately encounters a terrified Brandy Clark. When Brandy returns home to Clairton, she discovers the giant space robot has arrived ahead of her and has murdered some of the townsfolk. Rom takes Brandy aside and tells her of his origins and current mission. He explains that the men he killed were shape-shifting Dire Wraiths in disguise. The Wraiths that have infiltrated Clairton call in the national guard to take care of Rom. Rom easily defeats the soldiers and sends the Wraiths to Limbo.

Direct edition has the UPC box scored through with a black bar.

• Arrival! - Miller cover credit provided 2006 by Nick Caputo. Cover credits confirmed 2006 by Al Milgrom.
• - Appears on the inside front cover.
• Gumfighting Do's and Don'ts - Appears after page 3 of the main story.
• Classified Ads - Appears after page 6 of the main story.
• - Appears before page 7 of the main story.
• Rubber Masks - Appears after page 8 of the main story.
• - Appears before page 9 of the main story.
• - Appears after page 10 of the main story in the center fold.
• Shop by Mail; Stamps - Classified ads; appears before page 11 of the main story.
• - Promo ad for discounted subscription to current Marvel titles. Appears after page 11 of the main story.
• - Appears after page 11 of the main story, on the bottom of the page.
• - Appears after page 14 of the main story.
• - Appears before page 15 of the main story.
• - Stan's Soapbox, assorted Bulletins, reproduction of cover to Marvel Comics #1 and 4 heads of various Micronauts. Appears after page 16 of the main story.
• Spider-Man Meets June Jitsu! - Appears before page 17 of the main story.
• New! Electronic Action Toy! - Advertisement for Rom toy on the inside back cover.
• - Appears on the back cover.