I received the standard cover for issue #11, and I have lost any expectation of receiving a non standard cover going forward since it looks as though I am the only one with ROM on a pull list at my LCS. I am happy to say that issue #11 is a big improvement quality wise when compared with my disappointment over issue #10. In fact, issue #10 can be completely ignored and no one would be any wiser with the way issue #11 picks up with the storyline.
ROM and Livia are seen partnered up at Orphion's request at the beginning of the issue, and despite ROM starting to pine over Livia like a teenager (a 200+ year old teenager at that), ROM and Livia are able to seek out some wraiths using some intelligent strategy. Darby and Ruan also follow up with what was discussed last issue by persuing something that will give the human race an advantage over the wraiths.
We see Camilla Byers again this issue and a new revelation about her is shown that I don't want to spoil, but it is significant. Actually, there are a few significant plot twists overall that occur in this issue that prove to be very interesting and again, I will not spoil them for you. One of those plot twists is a big cliff hanger that I didn't see coming.
Something new beginning with issue #11 is the introduction of a short backup story that involves ROM in the past before his arrival on earth. We learn about a previous adventure ROM had with another spaceknight Fy-laa, and that short story also ends on a cliff hanger of it's own.
With the story getting back on track based on story quality, some major plot twists being revealed, and two cliff hangers, this issue is worth picking up. Please comment with your thoughts on the ROM series so far and what variant covers you got or liked the most.
Grade: B