Rai | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Valiant Comics |
First appearance | Rai #1 (October 1991) |
Created by | Jim Shooter Paul Creddick |
In-story information | |
Species | Human, Cyborg |
Abilities |
Formerly: X-O Mecha Class Armor
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Rai (霊, rei, "spirit") is a fictional superhero that appeared in books published by Valiant Comics. Rai was the first original hero created by Valiant and had its beginning as a flipbook back-up feature in Magnus, Robot Fighter #5 (October 1991), in Rai #1 (October 1991). The popularity of the flipbook back-up story later led to an ongoing series.
In his original incarnation, Rai is the spirit guardian that protects the nation of Japan in the 41st century. It is a mantle that is usually passed down from father to son through the generations, with some exceptions. As such, the series chronicled a number of protagonists.
A new Rai ongoing series was launched in April 2014, selling out of its initial print run.[1]