The year is 4001 A.D. - led by the artificial intelligence called "Father," the island nation of Japan has expanded out of the Pacific and into

geosynchronous orbit with the ravaged Earth below. With billions to feed and protect, it has fallen to one solitary guardian to enforce the law of Father's empire - the mysterious folk hero known as Rai. They say he can appear out of nowhere. They say he is a spirit...the ghost of Japan. But when the first murder threatens to topple Father's benevolent reign in a thousand years, Rai will be forced to confront the true face of a nation transformed...and his long-lost humanity...

Collecting RAI #1-12 and material from RAI #1 PLUS EDITION and RAI #5 PLUS EDITION, this prestige-sized hardcover comes packed with more than 20 pages of art and extras.

Embark on a futuristic odyssey with RAI, the perfect starting point for new readers to the Valiant Universe. Set in a technologically advanced 41st century, follow Rai, the enigmatic protector of New Japan, as he navigates a world of astonishing innovation and hidden dangers. This series blends sci-fi action with deep philosophical questions, as Rai confronts his identity and destiny. Each page is a visually stunning journey, offering a unique blend of high-tech spectacle and compelling narrative. Tradition meets technology in a story of rebellion andhumanity's future.

Contains the first appearance of Rai X, Father, Spylocke, and many other Valiant Universe characters! From New York Times best-selling writer Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) and superstar artist Clayton Crain (Carnage), discover the world of 41st century Japan with an all-new vision of the future unlike anything you've seen before!

Contains: Rai #1-12, Valiant: 4001 A.D. Free Comic Book Day 2016 Special, 4001 AD #1-4