After finishing the battle with the Spider Creatures aliens on the moon, Solar returns home to Gayle where they begin their new "normal" lives with jobs at Berkeley. But then he is alerted to some problems at a power plant in Detroit in "Critical Mess."
Script by Kevin Vanhook and art by Peter Grau & Stan Drake.
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Solar discovers that the Spider Creatures aliens have a base on the moon and when he goes inside the base to investigate, he discovers the aliens' plan in "On the Dark Side."
Script by Bob Layton & Kevin Vanhook and art by Peter Grau & Stan Drake. Story continues in X-O Man of War #13. Joe Quesada cover.
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Solar and Gayle move in together and move to California hoping to have a more normal life. But when the Harbinger Foundation comes calling and acting nice and friendly, Solar suspects something bad is going on in "Along Came a Spider."
Script by Bob Layton & Kevin Vanhook and art by Peter Grau & Stan Drake. Joe Quesada cover.
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Howard Bender gets a taste of godhood and doesn't want to give it back. So Solar, remembering what happened with Doctor Erica Pierce, has to do something about that in "The Power Trip."
Script by Jim Shooter & Steve Ditko & Kevin Vanhook and art by Steve Ditko & Bob Wiacek. 2nd appearance of Dr. Eclipse. Joe Quesada cover.
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Trapped by Mothergod in a place that is beyond time, space and known reality, Solar has to escape and then try to stop her in "Dreams That You Dare," chapter 17 of the "Unity" saga which involved all of the comic titles published by Valiant at the time.
Script by Jim Shooter & Don Perlin and art by Don Perlin & Stan Drake. Walt Simonson cover.
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Rai, Spylocke and Rentaro prepare to attack Takashi's undersea robot factory. Before the attack, Rai finds romance while visiting an undersea city near the factory. But little does he suspect that the residents of the city plan to take Takashi's illicit technology for themselves!
"Deep Trouble" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Kevin Kobasic, Rodney Ramos and Phyllis Novin. Cover by Dave Ross.
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BAD PENNY: Part 2 of 2. Axscan embarks on a reign of terror, building a new body for himself and taking over Earth's defense satellites. It's up to Rai and Spylocke to avert global catastrophe!
Written by Fred Schiller, with art by John Royle, Rodney Ramos, Phyllis Novin and Brad Vancata. Cover by Dave Ross.
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BAD PENNY: Part 1 of 2. While searching the files stored in his micro computerized nanite blood, Rai discovers that an incredibly detailed brain-scan of the villain Ax is secretly encoded in the Blood of Heroes. The Axscan is so thorough, it approximates Ax's personality and experiences, bringing Ax back to life after 2000 years! It's up to Spylocke to exorcise the techno-demon. Can he do it without killing young Rai in the process?
Written by Fred Schiller, with art by John Royle and Brad Vancata. Cover by Dave Ross.
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A gorgeous female mercenary arrives in Ladakh, seeking to avenge her brother's death. The heat between Rai and the woman is bursting thermometers all over Tibet, until the woman learns the truth about her brother's death: he was killed by Rai. Meanwhile, the last known Spider Alien on Earth, Spylocke, finds the human Makiko quite attractive.
"Love is a Many-Splintered Thing" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Kevin Kobasic, Rodney Ramos, Phyllis Novin and Charles Yoakum. Characters: Rai; Makiko; Spylocke; Rentaro; Mother Nike; Kara Cortada. Cover by Dave Ross.
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Rai returns to Ladakh to face sinister developments within the Brotherhood of Archer. Pitted against his closest friends, Rai gets help from an unexpected ally, the ancient former Rai, Rentaro Nakadai.
"Temple of Treachery" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Kevin Kobasic and Rodney Ramos. Characters: Rai; Makiko; Spylocke; Rentaro; Mother Nike. Cover by Dave Ross.
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Rai returns from his quest to Africa for the Blood of Heroes. Upon his return, he must face his murderous foster brother, Takashi, who considers himself the "true" 42nd Rai. The showdown pits Takashi's alien armor technology against Rai's untested martial arts talents. It's Rai vs. Rai in a battle that could kill them both!
"Baptism of Fire" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Kevin Kobasic and Rodney Ramos. Characters: V: Rai IV, Suki; GS: Spylocke. Cover by Dave Ross.
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Training under Spylocke's vicious tutelage, young Obadiah Konishi begins to develop the abilities that have lain dormant in the nanites in his blood. By communing with the Blood of Heroes, he gains the powers wielded by his predecessors, Bloodshot and Rai, as well as discovering his own Harbinger talents. At last, Obadiah is ready to accept the title of 'Rai.' But he soon learns, however, that his foster brother Takashi also claims to be Rai. Thus setting the stage for a bloody showdown -- Rai against Rai...brother against brother. This issue ties in with Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #42.
"Rising Son" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Kevin Kobasic and Rodney Ramos. Cover by Dave Ross.
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Chaos Effect Epsilon Pt. 3. Continued in Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #41.
"Homecoming" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Dave Ross and Rodney Ramos. Characters: GS: Destroyer, Psi-Lords, Kazuro (D); V: Takashi (becomes Rai IV). Cover by Dave Ross and Bob Layton.
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In the year 4020...Rai receives a mysterious message which could lead him to the lost Blood of Heroes. To what lengths of treachery will Takashi go to replace Rai on his quest to Africa...and claim a legacy for his own?
"The Call" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Dave Ross and Rodney Ramos. Cover by George Saravia and Rodney Ramos.
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Rai's son grows to manhood. Within him is the Blood of Heroes. He'll need it and all his wits if he's going to defeat the evil threatening the new world order. Will his legendary father push him towards being a hero, or will the legend named Rai be too large a mantle to carry? This issue ties in with Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #38.
"Bloodline" is written by Tony Bedard, with art and cover by Dave Ross and Rodney Ramos.
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Continued from Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #37. Guest-starring the Starwatchers. This is it -- the end of the Malev War and the end of Rai. The Emperor turns the tables on the forces of humanity by mindlocking Rai. Magnus and the Starwatchers are unprepared, however, to face Rai now that his powers have been unleashed to their fullest potential. Now Magnus must battle Rai in a fight that only one will survive.
"Exorcism: The Last Day, Part 2" is written by Tony Bedard, with art and cover by Dave Ross and Rodney Ramos.
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Continued from Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #36. Featuring the first appearance of the Starwatchers. Buried beneath a collapsed milespire, Rai and Magnus come to terms as Leeja gives birth to Rai's child. Meanwhile, X-O Commando encounters a new force in the global war -- the mysterious Starwatchers. The stage is now set for the end of the Malev War...and the 41st century will never be the same.
"Crucible" is written by Tony Bedard, with art and cover by Dave Ross and Rodney Ramos.
This issue includes a limited edition Upper Deck Valiant Era Trading Card that is only available with this book.
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Rai returns to the Dark Continent to end the Malevs' destruction of the African jungle. "Slaves of New York" is written by Tony Bedard, with art by Spark, Gonzalo Mayo and Carlos Garzon.
Characters: Rai [Takao Konishi]; Magnus Robot Fighter; Spylocke [Ananse]; Octavian. Cover by Rodney Ramos.
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Cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Trust, script by John Ostrander, art by Jim Califiore, Kathryn Bolinger, and Jenifer Marrus
Will squabbles between the members of the Future Force be enough to lead them astray?; Or will they be able to overcome their differences to confront the Malev?; And will they uncover the fate of Timbuc? Malev War; cont'd between Magnus Robot Fighter #31/32.
36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Targets, script by John Ostrander, art by Sean Chen, Kathryn Bolinger, and Jenifer Marrus
Something seems amiss as Rai and the Future Force investigate the Malev's plan; Could the Malev's plot be even worse than our heroes had anticipated? Spylocke, Tekla, Magnus, Robot Fighter, and Slagger app. The Battle for South Am--Chapter Three.
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Rai's abilities as a leader are tested when it appears there is a traitor in the team. Also, one of the mysteries surrounding Spylocke's quest is solved.
"Acts of Betrayal" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger.
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Rai and the Future Force clash with a gang of 41st Century corsairs who prey on refugees trying to escape the Malev invasion. Can the team end the pirates' reign of terror before the Malev onslaught catches up to them?
"Attack of the Cyberaiders" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger.
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Rai, Magnus and Leeja are at the mercy of the Malev forces, with escape seemingly impossible. Their only hope is the Steel Legion, but just whose side are they on?
"The Steel Legion" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger.
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This issue does not have a card (coupon). Alone against the might of the Malev Emperor, Rai begins to question if he has what it takes to lead the resistance.
"The Death of Japan" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger.
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