The Ray
DC · 1994–1996 · 29 issues
About the series
In the mid-1990s, DC Comics gave the Golden Age hero The Ray a modern, high-energy reboot with this 29-issue series, anchored by the inventive writing of Christopher Priest and Mark Waid. The book follows Ray Terrill, a young man who inherits the power to manipulate light, as he grapples with his legacy and faces off against threats like the magnetic Dr. Polaris and the shadowy Neal Emerson. With a kinetic visual style from artists including Howard Porter, Jason Armstrong, and Claude St. Aubin, the series stood out for its blend of vibrant superheroics and introspective character work. It remains a defining, cult-favorite take on a lesser-known DC character, showcasing the era's willingness to reimagine classic concepts with fresh energy.