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Dire Wraiths
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Creation & Design

The Dire Wraiths were created as a villainous alien race for the Rom comic series, designed to be a formidable foe for the titular character, Rom the Spaceknight.

Early Years

Initially introduced in the late 1970s, the Dire Wraiths were depicted as a malevolent race bent on conquering Earth and other planets, often clashing with Rom and other heroes.

Character Development

Over the years, the Dire Wraiths have evolved from simple villains to complex characters with their own motivations and histories, often reflecting themes of invasion and survival.

Cultural Reception

The Dire Wraiths have received mixed reviews, often praised for their unique design and abilities but criticized for their role as generic villains.

Character Details

Real Name:
N/A
First Appearance:
ROM #1
Aliases:
Wraiths
Species:
Extraterrestrial
Gender:
N/A
Affiliations:
Dire Wraiths, The Wraiths
Abilities:
Shape-shifting, Telepathy, Energy manipulation
Equipment:
Wraith technology, Energy weapons
Weight:
N/A
Height:
6' 0"
Eye Color:
varies
Hair Color:
varies

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ROM #1
Marvel ⋅ 1979
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ROM #1
 
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1st appearance and origin of ROM

1st appearance of the Prime Director

1st team appearance of the Dire Wraiths and the Spaceknights

ROM #38
Marvel ⋅ 1983
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ROM #38
 
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1st appearance of Doctor Dredd, a powerful Dire Wraith

ROM: Dire Wraiths #1
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IDW ⋅ 2020
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ROM: Dire Wraiths #1
 
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Key Facts

Premiere issue of a series featuring the arch-rivals of the Spaceknights, the Dire Wraiths who are an offshoot of the Skrulls

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