Rai Vol 4 1

Solicitation[]

Welcome to the 41st century: New worlds, new characters, new adventures.

Valiant’s critically celebrated cyborg ronin named Rai embarks on a thrilling quest to save the future.

Multiple New York Times bestselling and award-winning writer Dan Abnett (Guardians of the Galaxy) joins forces with breathtaking artist Juan José Ryp (X-O MANOWAR) to begin the essential sci-fi series of the next two thousand years!

A.B. Territory R.R.[]

Appearances[]

Featured Characters:

Rai X

Supporting Characters:

Momo (Dream sequence)
Raijin

Villains:

Anarcho-Baron Clan (First appearance)
Bloodfather
- Bloodshot 4001 (Possessed)

Other Characters:

A Sound of Thunder (Only appearing on the band's own exclusive variant cover)
Bartender
Positronic Dinosaurs

Locations:

4002 A.D.
- Earth
  - Asia
    - Nepal
      - Vicinity of Kathmandu
        The City of the Red King
  - North America
    - Sonoran Desert
      - Anarcho-Baron Territory
- Earth's Orbit
  - New Japan (Dream sequence)

Items:

Anti-Grav pulse
Drinks
- Alcohol
- Electrolytic fluid
The Offspring (Failsafe versions of Father) (Mentioned only)
Raijin.System

Vehicles:

ATV

Credits[]

Writers: Dan Abnett
Pencilers: Juan Jose Ryp
Inkers: Juan Jose Ryp
Colorists: Andrew Dalhouse
Letterers: Dave Sharpe
Cover Artists: Juan Jose Ryp & Andrew Dalhouse (A / B / SDCC), Adam Pollina (C), Blank Cover, Jose Ladronn (Pre-Order), Paul Pelletier (ASoT), Johnny Desjardins (Bulletproof), Jimbo Salgado (ExCo), Jeff Dekal (Groundbreaking), JaCo Tartaruga (Ocean City / Virgin)
Editors: David Menchel (associate), Lysa Hawkins
Senior Editorial Director: Robert Meyers

Synopsis[]

This article does not have a synopsis recorded yet.

Pre-Order Edition[]

The "Pre-Order Edition" of this issue contains the following exclusive material:

Rai #1 Cover Gallery (1 page)
- Textless Cover A
- Textless Cover B
- Textless Cover C
- Textless Pre-Order Edition Cover
Page in Process (2 pages)
- Script, line art, colors, and lettered final for page 4
Visions of the Future - script excerpts and line art (2 pages)
- Rai-d Away With Me
- Hover Boy
- All Terrain Violence
- Dream A Little Dream of Momo
- Just Gassing Through
- Diner Infractions
War Torn Future: Commentary by Dan Abnett (2 pages)
- Unlettered art for pages 1 & 14
The Future of Metal (1 page)
- Dan Abnett on writing the lyrics for A Sound of Thunder's new Rai inpsired song

Notes[]

The story is titled after the piece of information in the top right corner of the index page.
The "A Sound of Thunder (ASoT) Exclusive Iron Maiden Homage Variant" cover is a homage to the album "Somewhere in Time". There will be two variants (modern/throwback trade dress) and they can only be purchased via the Kickstarter campaign for the band's 10th anniversary album "Parallel Eternity". The album will also feature one new song "Break Free". The song is inspired by this series and for the lyrics the band collaborated with series writer Dan Abnett. – The campaign will end on November 25, 2019.
The "Exchange Collectible" Exclusive Variant cover is a homage to the cover of Star Wars #1 from 1977.

Quotes[]

Seriously--did you not see the signs?

-- Anarcho-Baron

To be truthful, we thought they were just decorative.

-- Raijin

You're my big brother, little brother. I know you know how to fight. You have the same tactical advantages as me.

-- Rai X

But not your experience! Rai...I commend your decision to renounce the path of violence...but this isn't fun anymore!

-- Raijin

I find your attitude toward me uncomfortable sometimes.

-- Raijin

I will miss you until you dream of me again.

-- Momo

We are, I suppose, that answer. Father was the problem. The A.I. that ran New Japan. Father died. New Japan fell. But Father placed failsafe versions of himself in each sector. [...] If twelve of these "backup" offspring reunite, they will reboot Father.

-- Raijin

You are doing that human thing again, aren't you? It is annoying.