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Rai (1992) comic books 1992, graded by CBCS

  • Item #51461666
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    Rai (1992) #0 CBCS 9.8
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Nov 1992 by Valiant.
    $78.27
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scratch on front of case; Scuffing on back of case
    • 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.
    $176.00
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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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  • Item #57982089
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    Rai (1992) #1 CBCS 9.6
    Tags: Martial Arts
    Published Mar 1992 by Valiant.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: White
    • 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.
    $22.55
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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.
    $43.17
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    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case
    • 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.