So, before I go off on a wild tangent let's just say that the Rai team at Valiant plan to take us on a ride. And with what is being shown and with what is coming up I for one can't wait. Read Full Review

A master plan to take out Father comes close, but eventually falters. Matt Kindt adds new elements that makes each outing more intriguing than the next. This book is just a pleasure to read and gives you the most for your money. Read Full Review

While the book is strong in its own right, there are not a whole lot of critical events that occur in this issue. It is primarily a setup issue for later events. That being said, the art exceeds almost everything that I have seen so far this month. In story, Kindt is creating an amazingly nuanced world which could sustain interesting adventures for years to come. I tip my hat to you, gentlemen. What you are doing here is truly something special. Read Full Review

While the book is strong in its own right, there are not a whole lot of critical events that occur in this issue. It is primarily a setup issue for later events. That being said, the art exceeds almost everything that I have seen so far this month. In story, Kindt is creating an amazingly nuanced world which could sustain interesting adventures for years to come. I tip my hat to you, gentlemen. What you are doing here is truly something special. Read Full Review

The reason I like Rai, is the same reason I like Unity. It gives you a little taste of everything from the Valiant Universe. Sure Rai's name is on the cover, but the cast of characters is rich and they all play their role in the story. If you want a taste of the future of the Valiant U, then check out the series. Read Full Review

Rai is a futuristic samurai tale with that blends all the right genres and somehow makes it work. There's a bit of steampunk, a bit of manga, and a bit of traditional suer heroics along the way. It's definitely one of hte more unique titles coming out at Valiantand I highly recommend readers takea look. Issue six is not a new reader jump-on point but it's worth taking the time to catch up! Read Full Review

Obviously, this wasn't a good lead-in issue for me. The images were beautiful, the dialogue was fine, but the overall story lacked much of what I've come to expect from Kindt. Perhaps he is spreading his wings a bit wider, trying not to be pigeon-holed as the “Action guy” after his successful run on Unity. However, this story just fell limp, especially as a lead-in to a new reader. If you love anime, especially of the far-future variety, then this may scratch an itch for you, and in fact, it may have been written with that particular audience in mind. Read Full Review