But despite my power, I'm still human. I have the ability to hope. And that's what I cling to. Perhaps... perhaps even soon... things will get better.
- -- Rai
The Devil in the Nerveweb[]
Appearances[]
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Healers
- Hiro (First appearance)
- Koji Yama
- Makiko Minashi
- Humanists
Other Characters:
- Grandmother (Mentioned only)
- Kurihashi (Single appearance)
- Mitsu (Single appearance)
- Sanitation Ministry (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- 41st Century
- Japan
- Ginza Sub-Level
- Nerveweb
- Osaka Plexus
- Restricted Access Maintenance Station
- Section Y
- Third Quadrant
- Morita Desalinization Works
- Seawater Storage Facility
- Desalinization Center/Plant
- Tokyo Enclosure
- New Government Palace
- Private Chambers of Councilor Seko
- Royal Promenade
- New Government Palace
- Japan
Items:
Vehicles:
- Vascab (taxi)
Credits[]
- Writers: David Michelinie
- Pencilers: Joe St. Pierre (layouts), Sal Velluto (additional)
- Inkers: Charles Barnett III
- Colorists: Knob Row
- Letterers: Brad K. Joyce, George Roberts, Jr.
- Cover Artists: Sal Velluto, Bob Layton
- Editors: Don Perlin
- Editor-in-Chief: Jim Shooter
Synopsis[]
Out to rid themselves of Rai, their enemy, the Humanists sabotage Japan's Nerveweb. Rai attempts to travel through the web, only to find himself trapped within, facing an electronic monster! Meanwhile, Kazuyo is attacked by Healer assassin, Makiko. Kazuyo bests Makiko, even as Rai escapes from the Nerveweb trap. But Rai is losing favor with the people of Japan, and the Healers couldn't be happier about it![1]
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Quotes[]
- The restoration underground -- "Healers"" -- want to depose us, return Japan to centralized computer control! And during a recent police action, Commander Nakadai disobeyed orders! Put victory in jeopardy to assist her husband, the current Rai! And while Rai is superhumanly powerful, his loyalty has been uncertain. Now, the same holds true for his wife! The Citizen Council thus demands that Kazuyo Nakadai be decommissioned, and that her alien-forged battle armor be confiscated at once!
- Arguments win nothing.
- -- Rai
- Commander Nakadai is too important to lose as an ally. And Rai's sworn allegiance will not be dismissed. My decision stands.
- Then we will all live with it. While we can. Good day, Mr. President.
- Sometimes, Kazuyo, I read history. And the past tells me one thing about a man like Seko. It would be a lot easier if he were dead.
- You're going to have him assassinated?
- No. I just said...it would be easier.
- But despite my power, I'm still human. I have the ability to hope. And that's what I cling to. Perhaps... perhaps even soon... things will get better.
- -- Rai
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