Valiant Premier - Rai 1: Welcome to New Japan

Embark on a futuristic odyssey with RAI, the perfect starting point for new readers to the Valiant Universe.

Set in a technologically advanced 41st century, follow Rai, the enigmatic protector of New Japan, as he navigates a world of astonishing innovation and hidden dangers. This series blends sci-fi action with deep philosophical questions, as Rai confronts his identity and destiny. Each page is a visually stunning journey, offering a unique blend of high-tech spectacle and compelling narrative. Tradition meets technology in a story of rebellion and humanity's future.

Contains the first appearance of Rai X, Father, Spylocke, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (Carnage), discover the world of 41st century Japan with an all-new vision of the future unlike anything you've seen before!

Matt Kindt is a Harvey Award-winning and NYT Best-Selling writer and artist of comics and graphic novels. His work includes MIND MGMT, BRZRKR (with Keanu Reeves), Bang!, Eniac, Revolver, 3 Story, Super Spy, 2 Sisters, and Pistolwhip. He has been nominated for four Eisner Awards and three Harvey Awards (and won once). His work has been published in French, Spanish, Italian, and German. The author lives in St. Louis, MO, with his wife and Dept H. collaborator, the colorist and artist Sharlene Kindt.
Matt has been making comics all his life and has been doing it full-time as a "real" job since 2003. Seriously...he has the best job ever.