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Rai (1992) comic books 1992-1994

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    Rai (1992) #0 CGC 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.

    Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

    1st app. new Rai, 1st full app. Bloodshot

    Paper: White

    "Glossy" Version

    Label #2039666010

    Starts Jul 6

    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 CGC 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.

    Rai (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

    1st app. new Rai, 1st full app. Bloodshot

    Paper: White

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    "Matte" version. Severe inner well scuff(s).

    Label #1360079010

    Starts May 20

    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) #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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    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #60347797
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    Published May 1993 by Valiant.

    Rai (1992) 9VVSS VF 8.0 Chen VVSS SIgned Variant

    Starts May 13

    Autographed by penciler Sean Chen and inker/colorist Kathryn Bolinger. Valiant Validated Signature Series book with Valiant certificate of authenticity and Signature series stamp on front cover. Limited to 5,500 copies. Cover price $2.50.