Rai Vol 3 16

Solicitation[]

4001 A.D. TIE-IN! Rai locked in fatal combat against…the true protector of New Japan?

As New Japan’s current protector, Aboto, slips beyond Father’s control, nothing can stop the unhinged warrior from destroying the orbiting nation from the inside out. To defeat this monster of his own making, Father must create his last and greatest Rai! But when Father’s fallen son and newest champion clash in the the streets of their sovereign nation, what dark information will Aboto bring into the light of day… and how will it fuel the flames of rebellion that await in the year 4001 A.D.?

The future as we know it takes its final horrifying shape here as 4001 A.D. mastermind Matt Kindt and fan-favorite artist CAFU reveal the final puzzle piece behind Valiant’s summer blockbuster event!

4001 A.D., Part Four[]

Appearances[]

Featured Characters:

Rai

Supporting Characters:

Rai / Aboto

Villains:

Father (Behind the scenes)
Fish-Eyes
Meg-a-phid (Single appearance)
Raddies

Other Characters:

Citizens of New Japan
Positronic Minds / P.T.'s
- Positronic killing/massacre
The Prynne
- Judith
Rai's mother

Locations:

41st Century
- New Japan
  - Sector 1642
    - The Prynne Preservation Society
  - Sector 1985
    - Old Los Angeles
      - Capitol Records Building
  - Sector 2007
    - Manhattan 21st Century Recreation Sector
  - Sector 2555
    - Blackwater
      - Sushi Bar
  - Sector 3999
    - Queen's Chamber / Stasis Chamber
  - New Tokyo
  - Sector 4001
    - Top of Japan
      - The Cherry Blossom Tree
  - Unincorporated Sector

Items:

Laser whips
Rai's katana

Vehicles:

Black bird

Credits[]

Writers: Matt Kindt
Pencilers: Cafu
Inkers: Cafu
Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse
Letterers: Dave Lanphear
Cover Artists: David Mack, Andres Guinaldo & Allen Passalaqua, Clayton Crain, Ryan Lee & Allen Passalaqua
Editors: Kyle Andrukiewicz, Lauren Hitzhusen
Editor-in-Chief: Warren Simons

Synopsis[]

3981 A.D.[]

A woman is chosen by Father to become the mother of Rai. She is told that he will have a great destiny.

4001 A.D.[]

Rai battles a giant spider that the Raddies sent out. He defeats the creature before he is called back into action by Father.

In sector 1642, Rai stumbles upon a massacre of Positrons. Rai interrogates people in sector 2007, who informed him of a crazy old geez who is in the unincorporated sectors. The interrogated individual sends out a messenger bird as he begins Phase 2.

Aboto greets Rai in the unincorporated sector, informing him that he is too late. Aboto tells Rai that he has voluntarily chosen to help the Raddies and that he is merely a distraction. Aboto mentions how the massacred Positrons volunteered to be slaughtered. Rai is warned about Father as he Aboto attempts to recruit him. Aboto and Rai do battle in front of a captive audience throughout New Japan. Rai kills Aboto.

The Raddies attack sector 3999. They install a virus in Father and kidnap Rai's Mother. The Raddies attempt to operate on Rai's Mother, but end up killing her instead.