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Rai (1992) comic books 1991-1993, graded by CBCS

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    Rai (1992) #0 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-287
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    Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #0 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Jim Shooter on 11/11/2017.
    • Label #18-078D7B4-011
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    Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #0 CBCS 9.6
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/2/2018.
    • Label #18-3D738AC-054
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    Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #0 CBCS 9.6
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • Witnessed Sig: Jim Shooter on 11/11/2017.
    • Label #18-078D7B4-013
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    Origin and 1st full app of new Rai (Rising Spirit). Partial Origin and 1st full app of Bloodshot (1st cameo appearance occurred in Eternal Warrior #4). This issue does not have a card (coupon). In a tale that spans over 2000 years, a Geomancer tells the story of the blood of heroes and how it changed the course of history in "The Blood of Heroes." Plot by Jim Shooter, David Lapham, Bob Layton & Jon Hartz. Script by Layton, pencils by Lapham, inks by Tom Ryder. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #1 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Mar 1992 by Valiant.
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    Valiant's 1st Original Character. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Honed to the pinnacle of human potential by training methods known only to Grandmother, his robot mentor, Rai possesses speed, skill and steel smashing strength. He will need all of these and his full arsenal of ancient weapons forged from energy to save his homeland from the insidious evil of Icespike. "New Moon Asunder" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Joe St. Pierre and Charles Barnett III. Characters: Councilor Isao Seko; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Lt. Wasabe; Makiko Minashi; President Tanaka; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Rentaro Nakadai; Takashi Nakadai. Cover by David Lapham and Bob Layton. Cover price $1.95.

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    Rai (1992) #1 CBCS 9.6
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Mar 1992 by Valiant.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
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    • Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/20/2019.
    • Label #17-010C0E0-031
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    Valiant's 1st Original Character. This issue does not have a card (coupon). Honed to the pinnacle of human potential by training methods known only to Grandmother, his robot mentor, Rai possesses speed, skill and steel smashing strength. He will need all of these and his full arsenal of ancient weapons forged from energy to save his homeland from the insidious evil of Icespike. "New Moon Asunder" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Joe St. Pierre and Charles Barnett III. Characters: Councilor Isao Seko; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Lt. Wasabe; Makiko Minashi; President Tanaka; Rai [Tohru Nakadai]; Rentaro Nakadai; Takashi Nakadai. Cover by David Lapham and Bob Layton. Cover price $1.95.

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    Rai (1992) #6 CBCS 9.2
    Published Aug 1992 by Valiant.
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-295
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    Cover by Frank Miller. A World Brought Down, script by David Michelinie, art by Joe St. Pierre, Sal Velluto, and Kathryn Bolinger; With the very fate of Japan hanging in the balance, The Eternal Warrior of the 41st Century recruits Rai into a fight to save time itself. Unity crossover (Chapter 7). Magnus Robot Fighter app. This issue does not have a card (coupon). 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #8 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Oct 1992 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-299
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    This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #8 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Oct 1992 by Valiant.

    Rai (1992) 8 CBCS 9.8 SS Bob Layton

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Bob Layton on 11/19/2016.

    Label #16-4325678-007

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    This issue does not have a card (coupon). This special story which focuses on the awful consequences of the Unity war to the world of 4001, is the foundation of the new Rai series and a unique event in comics history. "Vengeance for the Dead" is written by David Michelinie, with art by Peter Grau and Kathryn Bolinger. Characters: Icespike; Kazuyo Nakadai; Koji; Makiko Minashi; President Isao Seko; Rentaro Nakadai; Rokkie; Takashi Nakadai. Cover price $2.25.

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    Published May 1993 by Valiant.
    $110.00
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    • Gold Edition.
    • Label #21-3246A82-009
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    Gold edition. Gatefold cover by Sean Chen and Bob Layton. After the Holocaust, script by Bob Layton and John Ostrander, art by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger; The team holds off the Malev Robots and forces them to retreat. Rai unites the Future Force to preserve humanity's future. Geomancers, Magnus Robot Fighter, Eternal Warrior, & X-O Manowar app. 1st "Rai and the Future Force" title change. Story continued from Magnus # 24. This issue does not have a card (coupon). 36 pgs., full color. $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #10 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Jun 1993 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-301
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    This issue does not have a card (coupon). Alone against the might of the Malev Emperor, Rai begins to question if he has what it takes to lead the resistance. "The Death of Japan" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #11 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Jul 1993 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-306
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    Rai, Magnus and Leeja are at the mercy of the Malev forces, with escape seemingly impossible. Their only hope is the Steel Legion, but just whose side are they on? "The Steel Legion" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #13 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Sep 1993 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-308
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    Rai's abilities as a leader are tested when it appears there is a traitor in the team. Also, one of the mysteries surrounding Spylocke's quest is solved. "Acts of Betrayal" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #14 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Oct 1993 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-311
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    Rai tries to bring together a divided community to fight the Malevs in "Warring Factions." Written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #15 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1993 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-313
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    The Battle for South Am - Chapter One. X-O Manowar Armor app. Rai and what remains of the Future Force rush to answer Magnus' urgent call for assistance. However, doubts begin to creep in over what they can do. Continued in Magnus Robot Fighter (1991 Valiant) #30. "One For All" is written by John Ostrander, with art and cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Cover price $2.25.

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    Rai (1992) #16 CBCS 9.6
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Dec 1993 by Valiant.
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    • Label #19-2A9BC1C-314
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    Cover by Sean Chen and Kathryn Bolinger. Targets, script by John Ostrander, art by Sean Chen, Kathryn Bolinger, and Jenifer Marrus; Something seems amiss as Rai and the Future Force investigate the Malev's plan; Could the Malev's plot be even worse than our heroes had anticipated? Spylocke, Tekla, Magnus, Robot Fighter, and Slagger app. The Battle for South Am--Chapter Three. 36 pgs., full color. $2.25. Cover price $2.25.

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