Rai

Set in the far future of the Valiant Universe, Rai (2014–2016) follows the title character, a cybernetic guardian of a floating Japanese city called New Japan, as he uncovers dark secrets about his world and his own origins. Written primarily by Matt Kindt with striking, painterly art by Clayton Crain and Cafu, this 18-issue series reimagined the classic hero for a new generation. It stands as a cornerstone of Valiant's early 2010s revival, blending high-concept sci-fi with a gritty, samurai-inspired aesthetic.