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Proof that not all comics wank is about elitism... some of it is just *scary* obsessive wank.
I present ROM & Me, a site displaying one fan's rather freaky obsession with ROM, Spaceknight.

For those unaware, ROM was a toy line put out by Hasbro in the early 80's, and licensed by Marvel Comics for a several-year series. It developed a bit of a fan following (heaven knows why), and the fandom was well known for their obsession. For example, whenever Marvel writers wanted to express exasperation with fans, they'd often quote the letters begging to bring back ROM.

But Ceioa's devotion to the character seems to go a bit too *far*. Witness:

• His/her creations, a cast bronze statue and life-size sculpture of ROM.


• The article asking WHY?????, because "For 20 years I have loved this character and now he is dead!"


• A drawing of ROM as a man, about which a friend said, "I had no idea Rom looked like Jesus when he didn't look like a cheap action figure."


• And the piece de resistance, The Dream, complete with illustrations.

Possibly one of the weirder things is that I honestly can't tell if this fan is male or female... the self-portraits give off a certain unfortunate overweight androgyny. I've guessed female, because of the name and the rather Harlequin-style fanfic, but one never knows...

Anyway, enjoy. ;)


(Several-time commenter, first-time poster. Slightly wary about wanking this, as I'm somewhat guilty of similar behavior, but at least I never took myself or my character this seriously, and the most I ever did was modify a Dr. Ken. This person makes me feel normal.)