Rai #4

Against a stark white field, a lone warrior in flowing robes draws a katana before a bold crimson circle, with vivid red splashes and fluid ink brushstrokes evoking traditional Japanese sumi-e painting — it's a genuinely striking cover by David Mack. This 2016 Valiant volume collects the first four issues of Matt Kindt and Cafu's Rai, bringing readers up to speed just as the "4001 A.D." storyline begins. A handsome oversized package at $14.99, it's a perfect entry point into one of Valiant's most visually ambitious series.