With everything that happened in The Valiant, especially that ending, Matt Kindt gives us a hint as to what transpired just before, (or after, if you will) to The Valiant. Beautiful writing, that blew me away! Read Full Review

This is the second review this week that I had to cut short. There's nothing I can say that isn't a spoiler for this issue and that should tell you how much happens on every page of Rai #8. Because of that it makes for a short review. Bottom line, if you're reading Rai then keep reading it. If you're not then this is a good taste of the variety that Valiant has to offer and you should check out the first volume and this second arc when it's collected before its August return. Read Full Review

The only downside of Rai #8 is one little word on the very last page, advertising the next issue. That word is August and who knows if anybody can wait that long for more of this excellent series, but at least it gives those whove fallen behind more than enough time to catch up and it certainly will give Mr. Crain some time to get back on schedule. Read this, catch up, re-read this, whatever, as long as you have some Rai in your life. Read Full Review

This is the sort of Book you need to be around from the start as it can seem a little daunting and is not the most accessible of the Valiant books. But stick with it. I did enjoy the book and was glad to see the ideas from the earlier series carried on. With Kindt on board, you get good characters and a consistent universe in which to see them rise or fall. Read Full Review

While some of my colleagues at Valiant Central weren't quite satisfied with parts of this issue, for me at least, I felt it was another strong outing. Admittedly, this title is probably my second-favorite Valiant title (and considering that I love everything Valiant publishes–except Shadowman, that one is pretty rough) that's saying a lot, so there's probably more than a little bias in my opinion. Regardless, who anyone has enjoyedRai until now will probably continue to do so. Even though August feels like it's a long time away, if it means that we continue to get this kind of quality, then I am happy to wait. Read Full Review

Considering the amount of buildup leading to Rai #8's climactic battle, it's somewhat surprising how rushed the read feels. Matt Kindt's narrative, as over told by the slippery Dr. Silk, is conceptually sound, though with so many moving pieces there are quite a few characters left to fall by the wayside. Read Full Review

As much as I loved this book, I did find myself just a little confused, or that I was missing something. There is a “the story so far” paragraph included, but this is the kind of book you need to keep up with. It’s not a new story every issue, but one intricate plot that you need to be attentive towards. Nonetheless, it is still a very entertaining storyline that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a good read. Read Full Review