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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
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.
Cover price $2.25.
Gratefold cover by Sean Chen and Bob Layton. After the Holocaust, script by Bob Layton and John Ostrander, art by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger
The team holds off the Malev Robots and forces them to retreat. Rai unites the Future Force to preserve humanity's future. Geomancers, Magnus Robot Fighter, Eternal Warrior, & X-O Manowar app. 1st "Rai and the Future Force" title change. Story continued from Magnus # 24. This issue does not have a card (coupon). 36 pgs., full color. $2.25.
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This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history.
"Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai.
Cover price $2.25.
This issue does not have a card (coupon). Unity Chapter 15. The turning point of the war! The death of Rai!
"Sacrificial Spirit" is written by Jim Shooter and David Michelinie, with art by Joe St. Pierre, Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Albert; Archer; Armstrong; Erica Pierce; Eternal Warrior; Geoff McHenry; the Harbinger kids [Flamingo; Kris; Sting; Zepplin]; Magnus; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]. Cover by Walt Simonson.
Cover price $2.25.
Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4).
This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in
"The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder.
Cover price $2.25.
Brought to you by the creative team from Bloodshot Yearbook (1994) #1! This epic tale of battle and revenge takes place during the UNITY Saga, before X-O was nearly bitten in half by a bionisaur T-Rex, and disappeared from the storyline. This tale relates how X-O became a leader in the Lost Land and what happened to X-O after being wounded, as he crusades against Mothergod's deadliest creations!
Written by Kevin VanHook, with art by Michael Bair. Cover by Bart Sears and Ray Kryssing.
Cover price $3.95.
Regular Edition. Blue title logo. ValiantFan.com states this comic was Free with the purchase of 8 Unity comics. Barry Windsor-Smith/Bob Layton art.
Barry Windsor-Smith/Bob Layton art Cover price $1.50.
Cover by Yvel Guichet and Charles Yoakum. Bayou Nights, script by Jesse Berdinka, art by Hector Oliveira and Stan Drake
Andre Dubois and Colin King head down to New Orleans to take revenge on Redline; But this uneasy alliance won't last long when Andre strikes out on his own to prove he doesn't need Ninjak's help or the power of the Mach suit to take down Redline.
36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Tommy Lee Edwards. Bully, script by Jesse Berdinka, art by Tommy Lee Edwards;
Tank takes a hammering from the onslaught of Gigo!; And Sonar confronts Jillian Alcott about her and her father's deceptions. Basil, Gigo, Jillian Alcott, Neville Alcott, and Ninjak (Colin King) app.
36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Cover by Anthony Castrillo. When in Rome, script by Jesse Berdinka, art by Anthony Castrillo and Jim Sanders III;
Tank, Sonar and Paraman have broken into the secret Webnet facility under the streets of Rome looking to free MI-6 agent Jillian Alcott; But they'll have to survive the onslaught of the massive Gigo and his mind controlling handler. Basil, Dr. Himmel, Dr. Silk, Gigo, Mr. Lyfelt, and Ninjak (Colin King).
36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.
Valiant's speedster races against death! "Intended Weapons" is written by Jesse Berdinka, with art by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign. Characters: Dave Hoban; Dr. Himmel (not identified); Gigo; Jillian Alcott; Redline; Secret Weapons [Mach; Para-Man [John Sinclair]; Richard Grant (a.k.a. Para-Man, in a photograph); Sonar; Tank]; Tonya. Cover by John Nadeau and Jordi Ensign.
Cover price $2.25.
"Quitting Time" is written by Jesse Berdinka, with art by John Nadeau and Mark Meike. Characters: Dave Hoban (Secret Weapons suit designer); Jillian Alcott; Neville Alcott; Redline; Secret Weapons [Mach; Para-Man [John Sinclair]; Melody Abrilla; Sonar; Tank]; Tonya. Cover by John Nadeau and Michael Bair.
Cover price $2.25.
