Ryan Lee Blu Ray Commentary I’m a veteran Rom fan, so mostly this is just self-indulgence. I’ve been re-reading the old series in anticipation of the spring relaunch, so he was on my mind. As usual, Mike’s design did a fantastic job of invoking the original character without completely lifting it. On my PC, the glowing effect on the eyes really pops. Folks, if you’re just looking at these strips on your phone, you’re not getting the full effect!

I adore Rom’s mitten-hands. When I first read the book as a teenager, I hated them. Didn’t like the look, and I rejected the idea that any entity advanced enough to produce that technology would leave him without the advantage of fingers. Now I see is a crucial element of the character integrated into the design. Rom’s essence is wrapped up in his role as Wraith exterminator only. He can wield the Analyzer/Neutralizer, and that’s it. They didn’t leave him the option of expanding outside of his military function. And in that sense…the mitten-hands are pretty genius.

None of that makes the idea of a “chopsticks round” make sense. That’s completely absurd, and you’re welcome.