

Collecting RAI (1992) #1-8 in a deluxe hardcover format for the first time anywhere, revisit the future of the original Valiant Universe with Rai's critically acclaimed, highly sought-after adventures from legendary creators David Michelinie (Amazing Spider-Man, Iron Man), Joe St. As humanist factions war with mechanist loyalists for control of the future, the master-less Tohru is about to become the first Rai that must choose for himself how best to defend his people, his family, and his honor.

For forty generations Grandmother's benevolent dominion has endured, but in the wake of her sudden disappearance, Rai will become all that stands between his nation and all-out chaos. Infused with the energy of his ancestors and dedicated to the way of the samurai, Rai is sworn to the service of Grandmother - the personified artificial intelligence that governs the island nation of Japan. Corps in the original Valiant Universe by legendary creators Jim Shooter (Secret Wars), David Lapham (Stray Bullets), David Michelinie. 4001 A.D.-Tohru Nakadai is the 42nd Rai, the spirit-guardian of Japan.

(W) David Michelinie (A) Peter Grau, Joe St.
